Esports is a billion-dollar industry — and it needs professionals who understand its business, marketing, media, and technology dimensions. GCU's Esports minor provides a multidisciplinary introduction to the esports industry, combining sport management, marketing, media, and technology coursework for students seeking careers in esports operations, content creation, digital marketing, or gaming-related fields.
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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 programming, media production, cybersecurity, and event management.
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.
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 | |
CM/EN207 | News Writing & Reporting | |
CM/EN210 | Writing for the Mass Media | |
CM217 | Media Production | |
| Select two of the following: | 6.0 | |
CS123 | Computer Programming I | |
or CS220 | Python Programming | |
GD113 | Computer Graphics | |
IS122 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | |
MK246 | Social Media Marketing | |
SM417 | Special Events Management | |
| Total Credits | 18.0 | |
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