Gaming and Esports Management
From mobile apps to console games to streaming esports competitions, the world of electronic gaming has exploded. In 2019 alone, the industry as a whole exceeded a billion dollars—that’s $1,000,000,000. With a dedicated audience watching professional players score touchdowns in a live-streamed tournament to casual games playing on home consoles, there has never been more opportunities—or more need—for business professionals with a nuanced education in the electronic gaming and esports world. Take your place in this billion-dollar industry with a degree in gaming and esports management from Post University.
*US Department of Education approval for financial aid eligibility is currently pending.
Explore A Degree Level
- Bachelor of Science
- Online Master of Science
Bachelor
Program Objective:
To help you gain the skills you need to pursue a business or management career in the field of electronic gaming and esports.
Program Description:
In a blend of traditional business courses focused on industry-specific issues, you’ll gain a career-building combination of insight and practical, applicable skills in the world of esports and electronic gaming. You’ll cover critical areas like:
- Game development and design
- Ethics in gaming
- Esports sales and marketing
- Project management
- And more!
Note: This program offers two concentrations to help students customize their degree to their career ambitions. Choose from Event Planning and Management or Entrepreneurship to complete your bachelor’s degree program.
Program Outcomes:
Upon graduation, you will receive a bachelor’s degree demonstrating you possess the skills and knowledge of fundamental business and management functions to pursue entry-level opportunities with team sponsors, game developers, technology providers, esports news services, and more. Career opportunities can include:
- Team Lead
- Gaming Analyst
- Coach
- Sales Agent
- Broadcast Team Member
- Esports Marketing coordinator
- Community or Social Media Manager
*US Department of Education approval for financial aid eligibility is currently pending.
Master
Program Objective:
To help you gain the skills you need to pursue upper-level management and leadership positions in the field of electronic gaming and esports.
Program Description:
In this graduate degree program, you’ll take business courses focused specifically on the electronic gaming and esports industry. You’ll cover critical areas like:
- Operations management
- Emerging trends
- Market dynamics
- Esports sales and marketing
- And more!
Program Outcomes:
Upon graduation, you will receive a master’s degree demonstrating you possess the skills and knowledge of fundamental business and management functions to pursue advanced opportunities in the field … or develop your own business. Career opportunities can include:
- Esports Product Manager
- Team Manager
- House Manager
- Tournament Administrator
- Broadcast Team Member
- Esports Marketing Manager
- Community or Social Media Manager
- Team Owner
*US Department of Education approval for financial aid eligibility is currently pending.
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