B.B.A. Esports & Gaming
B.B.A. Esports & Gaming Administration
Why study Esports and Gaming Management
Very few schools offer a focus on the business side of the games industry. Stand out in a growing sector.
What is it?
- Esports is a form of sport competition using video games. Esports is a booming global industry where skilled video gamers play competitively. In the same way that traditional sports have competitions in baseball, basketball, and football, esports encompasses competitions across a variety of video games.
Why is it practical?
- Just as the NBA and its teams need capable marketing, sales, and operations professionals, growing Esports leagues and teams need the same. Plus graduates of this program could work for the video game companies producing the games.
- Between 2018 and 2019, the number of jobs in esports nearly doubled. Maybe the most eye-popping stat comes from a recent Esports tournament that attracted more online viewers than the Super Bowl!
Why is it unique or exciting?
- The program has partnerships with Unity Technologies, the world’s most-used game development tool, and the International Game Developers Association. Both partners will keep content up-to-date and help with job opportunities
Work and play
Learn about the whole picture—development, distribution, even trade shows.
Built by the best
We consulted industry professionals to find out what skills are most needed for entry-level professionals.
Facts Breakdown
85%
2019 Esports Job Growth
240k
Jobs in Gaming
454mm
Esports Viewership
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| Esports & Gaming Core | ||
| Item # | Title | Credits |
| BUAD 232 | Introduction to Games | 3 |
| BUAD 240 | Introduction to Esports Management | 3 |
| BUAD 241 | Convention, Event and Trade Show Planning | 3 |
| BUAD 280 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 |
| BUAD 332 | Distribution of Games | 3 |
| ACCT 317 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 18 | |
| Cognate Requirements | ||
| **BUAD 317 or COMM 113 may be taken as an alternative to COMM 111 and also fulfill the communication competency requirement. | ||
| Item # | Title | Credits |
| ACCT 317 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
| COMM 111 | Speech | 3 |
| CSIS 106 | Comprehensive Spreadsheets | 3 |
| MATH 141 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 75 | |
Break into the games industry
From players to programmers, the gaming industry is booming and needs business-minded leaders. Gaming Administration professionals need a lot of expertise: not just tech and business, but a solid understanding of games and gaming culture as well.