Esports, Minor
The Esports minor offers students a multidisciplinary introduction to the dynamic and fast-growing esports industry. Through coursework in sport management, marketing, media, and technology, students explore the business, promotional, and operational aspects of competitive gaming. Core courses focus on industry foundations and esports-specific marketing, while electives allow students to build complementary skills in areas such as programming, media production, cybersecurity, and event management. This minor is ideal for students seeking careers in esports operations, content creation, digital marketing, or related fields.
Minor Sequence
Up to two three-credit courses (six credits total) may double-count for a student's major, other minor, or general education requirements and the Esports minor. The Minor in Esports requires 18 credits from:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | ||
| SM215 | Introduction to Esports | 3.0 |
| SM241 | Sport Marketing | 3.0 |
| SM399 | SpecialTopics in Esports | 3.0 |
| Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
| News Writing & Reporting | ||
| Writing for the Mass Media | ||
| Media Production | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6.0 | |
| Computer Programming I | ||
or CS220 | Python Programming | |
| Computer Graphics | ||
| Introduction to Cybersecurity | ||
| Social Media Marketing | ||
| Special Events Management | ||
| Total Credits | 18.0 | |