Esports Industry & Entertainment Experience Certificate of Undergraduate Study

Program Overview

The Esports Industry & Entertainment Experience Certificate of Undergraduate Study at Rowan University is an interdisciplinary program that equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in the esports workforce. The program offers a hybrid format with 12 undergraduate semester hours, including required and elective courses in esports coverage, management, and communication. Graduates are prepared for a range of career opportunities in the esports industry, including team management, event planning, content creation, and journalism.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Esports Industry & Entertainment Experience Certificate of Undergraduate Study (CUGS) is an interdisciplinary program housed within the College of Communication and Creative Arts at Rowan University. The program aims to meet the rising academic demand for esports training and equip students with the skills necessary for success in the esports workforce and beyond.

Objectives:

• Acquire and develop critical skills in communication, collaboration, problem-solving, critical reflection, and leadership.
• Gain industry-specific knowledge relevant to career outcomes in the esports field.
• Develop expertise with the technologies and media used by professionals in this burgeoning field.

Outline:

Program Content and Structure:

• Full-time or part-time program offered in a hybrid format.
• Requires completion of 12 undergraduate semester hours (4 courses).

Course Schedule:

Required Courses:

• SPRT 09201 Introduction to Esports (3 S.H.)

Elective Courses:

• SPRT 09212 Esports Coverage and Media: In-Game Observing (1 S.H.)
• SPRT 09213 Esports Coverage and Media: Shoutcasting (1 S.H.)
• SPRT 09211 Esports Coverage and Media: Reporting (1 S.H.)
• MGT 06222 Sports Management (3 S.H.)
• JRN 01407 Current Issues in Sports (3 S.H.)
• CMS 04223 Sports Communications, Culture, and Identity (3 S.H.)
• CMS 04323 Image of Athletes in Pop Culture (3 S.H.)
• PR 06307 Sports and Entertainment Event Planning (3 S.H.)
• PR 06306 Social Media and Sports Communication (3 S.H.)

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• The program is designed to prepare students for a wide range of career opportunities in the esports industry, including:
• Esports team management
• Event planning
• Content creation
• Esports journalism
• Marketing
• Social media management
• The program also provides a pathway for professionals seeking upward mobility within the industry.