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University of California, Irvine

Esports

University of California, Irvine via Coursera Specialization

Overview

The Esports Management Specialization prepares students to turn a passion for gaming into a viable career. According to a market report by Newzoo, global esports revenues have reached $906 million in 2018, a year-on-year growth of +38%. Speak knowledgeably about the history, community, and business of esports with future employers and other stakeholders in the industry. Individuals aspiring to launch or already beginning their career in the business of esports. This program suits game developers, finance professionals, community managers, marketers, and project managers. Overview of esports will introduce learners to the roles and influences that game developers have in the industry. Learners get a glimpse into the structures of an organization and how it builds a brand. Learners will also be informed of the jobs available in esports and where to get started in order to be involved.

Syllabus

Course 1: Game Developers and Esports Organizations
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. Before you can have an Esport, you must have a video game to play and a game developer to ... Enroll for free.

Course 2: Esports Teams and Professional Players
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. This course will be focusing on the competitive Esport team and individual professional ... Enroll for free.

Course 3: Collegiate Esports and Career Planning
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. This course will be covering hot topics in the Esports industry. With Esports exploding in ... Enroll for free.

Course 4: Esports Management Capstone Project
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. We will analyze the pros and cons of creating a single or multiple Esport organization and ... Enroll for free.

Courses

Taught by

Henry Ngo and Stephane Muller

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