Esports Management

Are you interested in transforming the world of esports and the gaming industry? Do you want to become part of an affordable esport program in college? Wilson College has the perfect esports management degree for you.

We partnered with Unity, an industry-leading game development company, and the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) to create an esport program that encompasses the big picture of the gaming industry, from development and marketing to operations and distribution. You can also join the esports team in our dedicated arena and compete for the Phoenix.

Through comprehensive classes and educational opportunities, you'll:

• Analyze industry insights and game publishing logistics.
• Develop management skills to help esports teams compete and strategize.

Majoring in esports management prepares you for multiple career paths, whether you focus on the gaming industry or move into business.

Highlights

Students pursuing the esports program will:

• Manage esports promotional events, including all operation processes, from budgeting and goal setting to logistics, merchandising, staffing, and evaluating return on investment (ROI).
• Analyze the history and ecosystem of competitive gaming and multiple game genres.
• Learn about esports leagues, players, teams, tournament operators, publishers, and affiliate and media organizations.
• Examine game publishing logistics and current esports operations, including distribution channels and strategies.

Why Study Esports Management?

The gaming and esports industry continues to grow, with video game professionals in high demand. An esports management degree offers an exciting and unique opportunity to pursue a career in an industry you love, combining skills and interests in gaming, business, and entrepreneurship. The gaming history and management skills you learn prepare you for diverse professional careers, like professional team management, tech corporation employment, and tournament planning.

Our esport program helps students develop and enhance technical and practical skills needed for strategizing games and managing teams and gaming events. Students will complete various courses in economics, business, and accounting.

You'll learn to:

• Plan and manage esports events.
• Strategize campaigns for and market games.
• Address modern business needs in highly technical sectors.

Core classes:

• Introduction to Games
• Introduction to Esports Management
• Convention, Event, and Trade Show Planning
• Distribution of Games

Other courses:

• Business Communications
• Marketing Management
• Managerial Accounting
• Foundations - Sport Management

Career Paths

If you're interested in working in the video game industry or esports, obtaining an esports management degree is the perfect way to get started.

Esport management careers and professional opportunities include:

• Esports events production manager
• Communications manager
• Team manager
• Video game project manager
• Commentator
• Video game broadcaster
• Public relations manager

Begin Your Next Step

Combine your passion for esports and business by obtaining an esports management degree from Wilson College. We ensure every student receives a comprehensive education that sets them up for success, whether they focus on the business or gaming side of the esports industry. 

At Wilson, we strive to make education affordable with scholarships and financial aid packages for 98% of our students. Explore our financial aid services to learn how we can help you plan for college.

Request information to learn more about our esports program, schedule a campus visit to check out our dedicated esports arena, or get started with your esports management degree by applying to our program today!

Read about the Wilson College esports team in the online Wilson Magazine article, The Phoenix Spread Fledgling Wings.