Students will have the opportunity to take specialized courses that focus on the emerging eSports field. The certificate is designed for professionals in sports leadership careers who want to have a deeper understanding of eSports. It also provides a pathway to prepare sports and gaming enthusiasts with a combination of coursework across graduate programs to confidently enter this emerging sports sector. This is in keeping with the commitment to serve diverse students who may want to explore a nontraditional learning path as they consider a new career or wish to continue career development in synch with changes occurring in the profession around them. 

Credits earned in this certificate may be used to satisfy some of the degree requirements of the Master of Sports Leadership program.


  • Concentrations and course offerings may vary by campus and/or by program modality.  Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for the course availability each term at your campus or within your program modality. 
  • Certain options within the program may be required at certain campuses or for certain program modalities.  Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for requirements at your campus or for your program modality. 

Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.

Required Courses

CMN 6040Consumer Behaviors in the Online Environment3
DGM 6400Game Design Fundamentals4
DGM 6516Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR)2
LDR 6323Event Management3
LDR 6445Corporate Sponsorships3
LDR 6480The Business of eSports3

Program Credit/GPA Requirements

18 total quarter hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required