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.
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Esports Specialization
Launch your career in Esports. Explore esports from behind the scenes and learn what it means to be involved in esports.
Instructor: Stephane Muller
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What you'll learn
Examine relationships in the esports communities and understand how their different roles affect each other.
Explore esports from behind the scenes and learn what it means to be involved in esports.
Learn the structures of what an esports organizations might look like and build the groundwork for an understanding of the esports industry.
Understand the roles and influences that game developers have in the industry.
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- Contract Negotiation
- Branding
- Fundraising
- Recruitment
- Game Design
- Organizational Strategy
- Live Streaming
- Peer Review
- Professional Development
- Media and Communications
- Brand Strategy
- Video Game Development
- Competitive Analysis
- Higher Education
- Workforce Planning
- Strategic Thinking
- Organizational Structure
- Contract Management
- Content Creation
- Event Planning
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30 hours.
This specialization is designed for beginners with no background knowledge.
It is recommended to take the courses in order.
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