Introduction to Esports Business and Culture
Did you know that esports is an estimated 1.5 billion dollar industry in the US alone? Global esports isn’t just about video games — it’s a complex ecosystem of developers, publishers, fans, athletes, teams, leagues, sponsors, platforms, and other stakeholders comprising a rapidly expanding area of growth within the larger sports industry. Esports is even expanding to college campuses nationwide, with over 130 varsity teams active today. Now is the perfect time to jump into this emerging field. As a student in this course you’ll explore the history, current state, and future trends of the field to better understand how esports functions as a standalone business as well as a part of the global sports industry. Whether you are interested in the sport, management, branding, or the business aspect, this pre-college experience will expose you to the many career opportunities available in this exciting field.
You'll Walk Away with
- An understanding of the different stakeholders that comprise the esports ecosystem
- The ability to explain how esports relates to the traditional sports industry
- An appreciation for the role of the fan community in driving the future growth of esports
- An NYU transcript showing grade(s) earned upon completion of the course (Please note: No college credit or certificate of completion is granted for this course.)
Ideal for
- High school students who have completed grades 9, 10, or 11
- High school students who want to go beyond gameplay to understand the unique opportunities and challenges presented by esports in the sports industry at large
1 section
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Summer 2024
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Section
001 -
Semester
Summer 2024 -
Date
Aug 5 - Aug 9 -
Day
M-F -
Time
9:00AM-5:00PM -
Sessions
5 -
Faculty
TBA -
Location
Washington Square
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