Program Description

This Certificate of Achievement program is for students who wish to acquire knowledge about the history, community, and business of eSports as well as learn about employers and other stakeholders in the industry. Students will develop effective communication skills focused on decision making within the eSport industry. This Certificate of Achievement provides students with project management skills and tools needed to plan and execute eSports events.

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

• Apply critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and quantitative reasoning skills to understand and resolve issues in eSports;
• Explain the culture of eSports, its audience and fan base, and dominant game genres that make up the industry;
• Analyze the sociological, financial, and historical influences on the field of eSports management;
• Interpret the aspects of finance, human resources, marketing, budgeting, career exploration, and resume writing in eSports.

After Union College

Graduates of this program may work in one of the many areas of this rapidly growing industry. Students may also transfer to a college or university that offers a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management. 

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