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Esports Degree

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Find your place in an exploding industry. Be a part of the future of gaming.

As Esports continues to grow in educational, private and public industries, the need for specially trained individuals is rising. UND prepares students to become educators, coaches, managers, marketers, entrepreneurs, and much more.

Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
4 years
Credit hours:
120
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Why earn an Esports degree?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 15
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1

 

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.

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An Esports degree will give you the foundation to step into the gaming industry in a variety of ways. UND's Esports bachelor's degree program will set you on the path to success in the Esports field of your choosing.

  • Enjoy being in the middle of the competition, working closely with a small team to achieve a goal? Become an athlete or coach and put yourself right in the action.
  • Are you more of a big picture person, skilled at organization? Find your place as a general esports manager, graphic designer or marketer on the business side helping put together some of the biggest tournaments in the world. You will also find opportunities in media, such as broadcasting and analysis.

Customize your Esports Experience

UND's Esports degree is innovative, challenging and at the cutting edge of new developments in academic programming across the country. In fact, it's the first degree of its kind in North Dakota.

This unique degree gives you the flexibility to specialize in one of four areas, allowing you to customize your area of study as you prepare for a career in the Esports industry. Specialization tracks include:

  • Esport Performance, Coaching, and Health
  • Esport Communications
  • Esport Media Production
  • Esport Business

To specialize, we encourage you to work with your advisor and complete a complementary major, minor or certificate such as Entrepreneurship or Sports Business as you pursue your Esports degree.

College with Esports Teams

When you arrive at UND you'll be set up to learn and compete across multiple levels in the Esports space.

While pursuing your Esports degree, if you also want to compete at a higher level, look into our varsity Esports program, which fields rosters across multiple titles and competes regionally and nationally.

Or if casual gaming is more your speed, the Esports Nexus Lounge is a space located at the Wellness Center designed to provide recreational Esports gaming for students on campus.

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Esports Degree at UND

  • Intern and work with Esports athletes, coaches and managers.

  • Get jobs around the world! The gaming market was valued at $198 billion in 2021, and is expected to reach $340 billion by 2027.

  • Work in an industry resilient to shutdowns and economic downturns.

  • The Esports degree program is housed in the Kinesiology department, but draws on a variety of departments to create an all-inclusive approach.

  • Raise your grades by getting free academic support at UND. We offer individual tutoring sessions, along with specialized writing and math support programs.

  • Participate in competitive college gaming  event such as the Collegiate Champions League.

What can you do with an Esports degree?

49K

Average starting salary, 6 months after graduating from UND

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1.6Billion

Anticipated Esports market revenue by 2024

Statista

Esports is a booming industry, with more than 474 million people playing Esports worldwide and another 200 million who watch Esports. While the core viewership group is made up primarily of young adults ages 24 and under, the growth of the industry within education, professional competitions, organizations, broadcasting, media and more is creating a large demand for individuals trained in these fields.

UND graduates can expect exciting opportunities with professions like:

  • Broadcasting
  • Esports coach
  • Esports event manager
  • Esports administrator
  • Esports marketer
  • Graphic designer
  • Professional Esports athlete
  • Social media influencers

Average starting salaries for Esports professionals range from $40,000 to $60,000.

Esports Degree Courses

ESPT 129. Esports I. 1 Credit.

Instruction in various esports for beginning players. Repeatable to 4.00 credits. F,S,SS.

ESPT 340. Esports and Healthy Gaming. 3 Credits.

This course provides an overview of contemporary esports focusing on physical and mental health, including using sport psychology techniques for behavior change. Special topics related to online citizenship behaviors, addiction, and women in gaming are also covered. F, odd years.

ESPT 343. Esports. 3 Credits.

Introduction to esports and their place in our modern society. Topics include the history, participants, platforms, and future of esports as a global phenomenon with a consideration of opportunities for involvement. On demand.

ESPT 243. Introduction to Esports Coaching. 2 Credits.

In the growing world of esports, coaches are of greater importance than ever. In this course, we will explore esports coaching with an introduction to philosophies, organization and administration, player growth and development and student success. S.

COMM 346. Sports Communication. 3 Credits.

Introduces students to sports communication through an examination of athletics-related aspects of public relations, journalism, digital communication, organizational, and professional/executive communication. A significant component of the course focuses on aligning digital Communication technologies towards sports including digital imaging at games, sports writing, researching and reporting, web layout and presentation, public speaking/press releases etc. F.

COMM 305. Audio Production & Broadcasting. 3 Credits.

Investigates audio-related aspects of communication in digital sound production and broadcast dissemination. Beginning with the basic principles of audio, the course examines modern means of capturing, editing, and producing high-quality audio for the web and mobile devices, podcasting, and includes the use of a variety of software packages, plugins, and platforms. S.

College Esports at UND

UND Offers an Esports major for students wanting to be on the cutting edge of new college degrees.

 

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