BA (Hons) International Esports Business & Events Management

4 Year Degree with Foundation Year.

Welcome to the BA (Hons) International Esports Business & Events Management (with Foundation Year) Undergraduate Degree from College of Esports, British Esports exclusive university level partner in higher education.

The BA (Hons) International Esports Business & Events Management (with Foundation Year) Undergraduate Degree examines esports & events management from several perspectives namely professional gaming, environmental sustainability, event monetisation, event production and international business, using College of Esports unique TRI Curriculum approach.

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why this course?

The BA (Hons) International Esports Business & Events Management (with Foundation Year) Undergraduate Degree combines enthusiasm for esports and gaming with the subject of events management; allowing students to learn through the lens of their passion.

Modules have been carefully selected to create an enjoyable and engaging, but challenging journey as a student.

College of Esports iconic campus is located in the epicentre of world class event venues (who College of Esports partner with), ensuring that students educational experience has a unique setting and platform. With esports events to play an ever increasing contribution to make this part of the world an esports epicentre, students are best placed to maximise their knowledge in such an exciting setting.

The College of Esports campus will host esports events of many different sizes and types throughout the period of a students studies.

This blend will provide a strong foundation in all that is events management within the context of esports.

Modules such as SEO & Digital Marketing and Marketing & PR for Events are in demand and can be put into practice in year one with external partners and a students own business ideas.

The new module of Technology for Esports Events will allow students to understand the technical and practical requirements to manage differing event types for a successful delivery.

In a students second year, a new academic module such Esports Events Monetisation will provide students with the skills to maximise financial impact, with Managing Customer Experience to provide balance for employers.

To ensure a students events are ethical and environmentally appropriate, the Sustainable Events Management module will provide essential skills for a students career and society as a whole.

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course learning outcomes

The BA (Hons) International Esports Business & Events Management (with Foundation Year) Undergraduate Degree is structured to help students develop so that they can demonstrate these outcomes by the end of their studies.  Students won’t be expected to be able to do this from the beginning.

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Critically appraise the legislation, policy and research that underpins key issues in the study of esports including personal and professional development, management and leadership in esports organisations, team working, event management, strategy development, strategy implementation, team management, operational management, business and finance.
  • Critically apply knowledge of theoretical concepts and research methodologies to complex problems in esports contexts.
  • Critically evaluate and communicate complex problems and solutions in esports to different audiences and in different formats.
  • Critically review and adapt behaviours that inclusively embrace culturally diverse communities and stakeholders needs.
  • Critically analyse, apply, and evaluate ethical, legal including safeguarding, business, social, health, well being and strategic issues facing esports industry professionals.
  • Critically reflect personally and professionally to identify targets for future development in a range of esports contexts.
Kalam Neal Head of Education at British Esports teaching students at the College of Esports

WHAT COULD THIS QUALIFICATION LEAD TO?

The BA (Hons) International Esports Business & Events Management (with Foundation Year) Undergraduate Degree can lead to various roles in the esports industry, such as:

  • Esports Event Management
  • Esports Business Management
  • Event Production
  • Digital Marketing
  • Public Relations
  • Sustainability Coordination
  • International Business
  • Leadership Roles
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Academic and Research
  • Consulting
  • Community Engagement

This versatile degree equips graduates with skills for diverse career opportunities.

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WHAT EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS DOES THIS DEVELOP?

The BA (Hons) International Esports Business & Events Management (with Foundation Year) Undergraduate Degree enhances employability skills through:

  • Event planning and management skills
  • Digital marketing expertise
  • Strong communication and PR abilities
  • Sustainability awareness
  • International business understanding
  • Leadership and teamwork experience
  • Ethical and legal awareness
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Entrepreneurial thinking
  • Research and analytical skills
  • Community engagement proficiency

These skills enhance graduates’ employability and make them well prepared for a variety of roles within the esports industry and beyond.

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DEVELOP TRANSFERABLE SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

The BA (Hons) International Esports Business & Events Management (with Foundation Year) Undergraduate Degree offers transferable knowledge and skills for higher education, including:

  • Research and critical thinking abilities
  • Strong communication and analytical skills
  • Adaptability and learning agility
  • Ethical and legal awareness
  • Time management proficiency
  • Leadership and teamwork experience
  • Entrepreneurial thinking
  • Community engagement
  • Inclusivity awareness
  • Sustainability principles, and an international perspective

These skills are valuable for success in academia, enabling graduates to excel in coursework, research and diverse academic environments.