Esports Management A. A. S.

HEGIS: 5099

SUNY CODE: 4261

Prepare for an exciting career in the rapidly growing field of esports, the global entertainment industry encompassing competitive video gaming. Esports is predicted to grow faster than any other sport in the next few years, and the need for managers to support game developers and the emerging audience of gaming consumers is projected to increase as well. This growth industry will create demand for employees who appreciate the professional competitive video gaming environment, understand basic technology and possess the marketing and management skills to contribute to this emergent field.

Graduates of the Esports program will be prepared to pursue positions in esports marketing and promotion, events management, esports broadcasting, tournament directors, collegiate esports coaches and directors, facilities and game day management and operations, public relations, and sales. 

The goals of this program are to:

  • educate students who understand all aspects of the esports business environment including the basic technology and culture of esports operations, including event management, marketing, content creation, strategic planning, and personnel management. Students will demonstrate skills in communication, critical thinking, and decision-making required to be effective managers.
  • educate students to be able to pursue positions in esports facilities, operations, administration, sales and game day operations.

Successful graduates from this program will be able to:

  • utilization information by applying a variety of business and industry standard software and hardware to major business functions (e.g., marketing, accounting, content creation and human resource management).
  • use effective communication skills to promote a team-oriented respectful organizational environment and use marketing information management concepts, systems, and tools needed to obtain, evaluate, and disseminate information for use in making effective decisions.

1st Year

2nd Semester

BU 105Managerial Accounting

3

EN 112College Literature

3

IS 115Computer Applications I

3

SS 185Intro Macroeconomics

3

Science Selective 3-4

3-4

Physical Education Elective

1

Total Credit Hours:16-17

1st Semester

BU 104Financial Accounting

4

BU 111Business Organization & Management

3

BU 134Intro to Esports Management

3

EN 111College Writing

3

FS 100First Year Student Seminar

1

MA 124Contemporary Math

3

Total Credit Hours:17
 

2nd Year

3rd Semester

BU 121Business Law I

3

BU 225Customer Service Management

3

HU 135Video Game Theory

3

SS 161Introductory Sociology

3

US History and Civic Engagement Selective

3

Physical Education Elective

1

Total Credit Hours:16

4th Semester

BU 141Intro Marketing

3

BU 226Intro to Sports Governance

3

BU 232Principles of Management

3

BU 247Event Planning and Management

3

HU 146Intro to Graphics and Design

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Total Credit Hours: 64-65

For more information, contact the Business, Health, Science and Technology Division at (315) 866-0300, ext. 8240 or toll free 1-844-GO-4-HERK, ext. 8240.