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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.
Program Features and Benefits
Varied skillset equips graduates for a range of management roles with game companies, gaming venues and esports team organizations.
Opportunity to build hands-on experience and professional network contacts through experiential learning.
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;
- Design real-world and theoretical methods to address current issues facing the esports industry;
- Analyze how esports organizations are managed and governed across the esports ecosystem;
- Research, plan, organize, and produce various types of esports events, activities and services; and,
- Select appropriate business principles to enhance esports production, performance and engagement.
Career opportunities
The esports industry is so new that little data exists about careers in the field. However, one trend is crystal clear: rapid growth. According to a 2024 report# from LinkedIn, the industry’s size is projected to grow from $1.47 billion in 2022 to $6.80 billion in 2030.
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
- Gaming design and development
- Audience 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 to have graduated from high school with a minimum GPA of 2.75 or have a GED.
See more details, including where to fill out our free application form, on our admissions page.
