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Online Bachelor of Science
Esports Management,
Production
and Performance
Prepare to lead in a booming new industry at the intersection of technology and entertainment
Turn your passion into marketable skills for a career in the billion-dollar esports industry with Harrisburg University. Our Bachelor of Science in Esports Management, Production and Performance combines concepts in technology integration, business administration and interactive media to equip you for leadership in this rapidly growing field.
When you choose Harrisburg to prepare for a career in esports, you’ll be earning your degree with a university that has significant experience leading in this field—not just studying it. Each year, we host the HUE Invitational, one of the biggest tournaments in collegiate esports. We’re also proud to be home to the HU Storm, the 2019 and 2020 Collegiate Overwatch National Champions.
Program Features and Benefits
Varied skillset equips graduates for a range of management roles with game publishers, live event venues and esports organizations.
Opportunity to build hands-on experience and professional network contacts through experiential learning.
Learn skills at a university that hosts major esports events and a national champion team.
Transfer up to 87 approved credits from previous college-level study.
What you’ll learn
As a graduate of this program, you will be able to:
- Evaluate the esports ecosystem and its operation as a performance and commercial entertainment activity.
- Analyze how esports organizations are managed and governed.
- Select appropriate business principles to enhance esports production, performance and engagement.
- Design theoretical and real-world solutions to address current industry issues.
- Research, plan, organize and produce various types of live events, activities and services.
Career opportunities
The esports industry is growing rapidly. According to Business Insider, viewership for esports is on track for 9% annual growth over the next several years, expanding from 454 million worldwide viewers in 2019 to 646 million in 2023. Additionally, investors have begun to pour funding into the industry—between 2017 and 2018, investment funding exploded from $490 million to $4.5 billion—more than 800% growth year-on-year.
As esports expands, career opportunities in the technology, media and marketing infrastructures that support are also likely to grow. Our esports management degree—one of the nation’s first—can prepare you for career opportunities in fields within esports, including:
- Live esports event management
- Player training and performance management
- Fan engagement and marketing
- Esports business development
How to Apply
To apply to the online B.S. in Esports Management, Production and Performance, you will need official high school transcripts or GED test scores. Current and recent high school students applying for admission should have a minimum grade point average of 2.75.
Applicants with work experience and a high school diploma or GED are encouraged to apply in order receive a review of your qualifications for acceptance.
See more details, including where to fill out our free application form, on our admissions page.
