Esports Management - BA (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    3 Years

The BA (Hons) Esports Management course will provide you with the academic expertise and contacts to help you develop an exciting professional future in this growing industry.

Combining theory and practical application this course will draw heavily from practicing esports leaders to cover multiple aspects such as technology and digital innovation, marketing, events, operations and analytics. Internships, placements, project fieldwork and workshops will enable you to create a CV that will allow you to apply what you have learnt and make the contacts required to kick start a successful career.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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15 Bartholomew Row, B5 5JU

Start date

On request

About this course

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

GCSE English language and mathematics at grade C/4 or above
Equivalent level 2 qualifications can be accepted
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details.
English language and mathematics at grade C or above
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment

The course provides full exposure to the esports ecosystem at each level of study giving you a true focus on the business and management of the industry
You will gain a professional outlook and real-world experience by interacting with a multitude of esports professionals and global esports organisations
The course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Members of the course team have pivotal roles in the Association for Continuing Education in Esports, which is currently driving the advancement of esports education across the UK.
Birmingham is host to ESL One, which is a global event for the Dota2 game hosted by ESL – an organisation that we have built a good relationship with.

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Subjects

  • Innovation
  • Marketing
  • Project
  • Industry
  • Successfully
  • Consumer
  • Behaviour
  • Culture
  • Analytics
  • Esports
  • Management

Course programme

Year One

In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
  • Introduction to the esports Ecosystem
  • Managing Teams in the esports Industry
  • Marketing Foundations
  • Esports Event Management
  • Building Your Brand
  • Finance for Managers
Year Two

In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
  • Big Data, Analytics and Innovation in esports
  • Culture and Consumer Behaviour in esports
  • Managing esports Venues
  • Marketing Communications & Planning
  • Methods in esports Research & Project Management
  • Contemporary esports Management Issues
Final Year

In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits).
  • Integrative Business Research Project
  • Strategic Marketing Management & Planning
  • Law and CSR in esports
  • Esports Leadership
In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete at least 20 credits from the following indicative list of OPTIONAL modules.
  • Governance & Policy Issues in the esports Ecosystem
  • Operational & Process Improvements in esports Venues
  • Media & Broadcasting in esports
All core modules are guaranteed to run. Optional modules will vary from year to year and the published list is indicative only.

Additional information

UCAS Code: 1033
Study mode: Full Time (3 Years), Sandwich (4 Years)

Esports Management - BA (Hons)

Price on request