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.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CMN 6040 | Consumer Behaviors in the Online Environment | 3 |
| DGM 6400 | Game Design Fundamentals | 4 |
| DGM 6516 | Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) | 2 |
| LDR 6323 | Event Management | 3 |
| LDR 6445 | Corporate Sponsorships | 3 |
| LDR 6480 | The Business of eSports | 3 |
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
18 total quarter hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required