Esports Degree

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.

Interdisciplinary Esports Degree

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 it's kind in North Dakota.

This unique degree has a sports performance focus. It draws on variety of departments to create an all-inclusive approach. You'll be exposed to studies in:

• Kinesiology including esports coaching, biomechanics, exercise physiology and motor learning
• Public health including community health and epidemiology
• Sport business including business administration, risk management, economics, sponsorship and event planning
• Computer science including programming languages, cyber-security and interface design
• Communication including advertising, digital imaging, social media and sports communication

These interdisciplinary courses will help tie gaming performance and esports coaching with well-established practices in the traditional sports world.