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.
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.
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Customize your Esports Degree Program
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.
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.
If you want to compete at a higher level, look into our varsity Esports program, which fields rosters across multiple titles and competes regionally and nationally.
You’ll take classes, practice, and compete in UND’s state-of-the-art Esports space.
It even has a dry locker room and lounge where you can unwind.
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.
Esports Bachelor's Degree at UND
Intern and work with Esports athletes, coaches and managers.
Get jobs around the world! The gaming 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
Esports is a booming industry, with more than 500 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.
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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,
with tremendous opportunity for growth.
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.
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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.
In UND's fully online Esports degree, you'll never need to come to campus for class.
You'll take a mix of asynchronous and synchronous classes.
With asynchronous classes, you do not attend class at a set time. If you need to balance
work, family, and other commitments, this flexible format allows you to learn anywhere
at any time.
Depending on your instructor, you’ll learn online through:
Lesson modules
Streaming video content
Virtual libraries
Posted lectures
Online simulations
There will be times when you interact with your instructor and classmates through
online discussion boards, polls, and chat rooms.
Your learning revolves around materials that can be accessed on your own time within
a set time frame. However, this is not a self-paced course. You’ll have structure
and deadlines.
Synchronous classes are held in real-time. If you’re the kind of learner who likes
active discussion and immediate feedback through live interaction, you’ll enjoy this
online course format.
Every class is different, but generally, you’ll log into a virtual classroom at scheduled
times to:
Listen to a lecture.
Ask questions.
Participate in class discussions.
Conduct group activities.
Participate in video-sharing.
Have chat conversations.
Use interactive whiteboards.
Take live polls.
You should prepare for your classes by finishing any assigned readings, compiling
questions for your instructor, and thinking about how to contribute to the next live
class.
Leading Esports Degree Online
No matter how you customize your online experience, you’ll get the same top-quality
education as any other on-campus student.
Same degree. All online programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Your transcript and diploma are exactly the same as our on-campus students.
Same classes. You’ll take courses from UND professors, start and end the semesters at the same time
and take the same classes as a student on campus.
Real interaction. You can ask questions, get feedback and regularly connect with your professors, peers
and professionals in the field.
Your own academic advisor. As an invaluable go-to, they’re focused on you, your personal success and your future
career.
Free online tutoring. We're here to help you one-on-one at no cost. Plus, get access to a variety of self-help
online study resources.
Unlimited academic coaching. Need support to achieve your academic goals or feeling stumped by a tough course?
We'll help with everything from stress and time management to improving your memory
to achieve higher test scores.
Full online access. Dig into virtual research from the Chester Fritz Library. Improve your writing skills
with online help from the UND Writing Center. Get online access to career services,
veteran and military services, financial services and more.
24/7 technical support. UND provides free computer, email and other technical support for all online students.
Best Online College
Reportedly high alumni salaries and job placement rates, coupled with affordable online
tuition rates make UND a best-value university for online education. UND's breadth
of online programs rivals all other non-profit universities in the upper Midwest making
UND one of the best online schools in the region.
UND ranks among the best online colleges in the nation for:
Affordability
Student satisfaction (retention rate)
Academic quality (4-year graduate rate)
Student outcomes (20-year return on investment per Paysacle.com)
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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