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The What and How of Esports Management!

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Course Features

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Duration

4 weeks

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Delivery Method

Online

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Available on

Limited Access

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Accessibility

Mobile, Desktop, Laptop

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Language

English

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Subtitles

English

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Level

Beginner

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Effort

5 hours per week

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Teaching Type

Self Paced

Course Description

Electronic sports (Esports) or competitive gaming has been growing rapidly in popularity to become a multibillion-dollar industry.

Our Esports Management course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in this dynamic and rapidly growing industry. From managing Esports teams and events to marketing and content creation, there are many ways to get involved and build a rewarding career.

Get ready to make your mark in the thrilling world of Esports!

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Skills You Will Gain

What You Will Learn

Analyze similarities and differences, uncovering the unique aspects of competitive gaming.

Delve into the financial side, sponsorships, and marketing techniques.

Dive into the various aspects of competitive gaming, team formation, player management, organizational structure and talent development.

Dive into the world of teams, players, organizers, sponsors, and fans, understanding their roles and importance.

Explore tiered competitions and take a peek into the life of professional players.

Identify various opportunities including players, content creators, administrators, managers, production, graphic designer, video editor, PR, etc.

Learn about the organization and execution of Esports events, from local tournaments to major international competitions as well as the intricacies of running Esports tournaments, from logistics to rule enforcement

Learn about the pivotal role of game publishers within the dynamic Esports ecosystem and their significant impact on shaping Esports events.

Study the pivotal role of coaches in team success.

Study the role of sponsors and their benefits to the industry.

Understand the evolution of Esports, explore popular titles, and discover the diverse genres within the gaming industry. The Esports industry has taken over the world with over 3 billion people playing some sort of a game.

Whether it’s teams, players or tournaments, esports comes with its own set of unique obstacles that require a combination of traditional sports management skills and an understanding of the gaming ecosystem.

Course Instructors

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Kevin Mitchell

Managing Director at EsportsX and Adjunct Professor at Emerson College

Kevin Mitchell is the Founder and Managing Director of College EsportsX, a consultancy, event production, and product development company, that caters to the international college gaming community an...
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