BA (Hons) International Esports Business & Events Management

3 Year Undergraduate Degree. 

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

The BA (Hons) International Esports Business & Events Management Undergraduate Degree focuses on developing talent, resilience and identity in the context of the exciting and international world of esports, through College of Esports unique TRI Curriculum approach.

This course examines esports & events management from several perspectives namely professional gaming, environmental sustainability, event monetisation, event production and international business.

College of Esports International Esports Business & Digital Media Students

why this course?

The BA (Hons) International Esports Business & Events Management Undergraduate Degree combines enthusiasm for esports and gaming with students chosen 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 journey as well as challenging one for students.

College of Esports iconic campus is located in the epicentre of world-class event venues (partners of College of Esports), ensuring that a students educational experience has a unique setting and platform. As esports events continue to play an increasingly significant role in shaping this region into an esports epicenter, students are in the perfect position to maximise learning and knowledge.

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 from College of Esports will allow students to understand the technical and practical requirements to manage differing event types for a successful delivery.

In the second year, College of Esports’ new academic module such Esports Events Monetisation will provide 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 career and society as a whole.

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course learning
outcomes

The BA (Hons) International Esports Business & Events Management Undergraduate Degree is structured to help you develop so that students 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 the BA (Hons) International Esports Business & Events Management Undergraduate Degree 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, wellbeing 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 Undergraduate Degree can lead to various roles in the esports industry, such as:

  • Esports Event Manager
  • Esports Business Development
  • Esports Marketing Specialist
  • Esports Event Production
  • Esports Sustainability Consultant
  • Esports Monetisation Specialist
  • International Business Manager
  • Esports Entrepreneurship
  • Esports Education and Training
  • Esports Regulatory Roles
  • Esports Analyst or Commentator
  • Esports Team Management

This qualification prepares graduates for various roles in the esports and events management industries.

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WHAT EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS DOES THIS DEVELOP?

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

  • Business acumen
  • Practical problem solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Event management skills
  • Critical thinking and research abilities
  • Effective communication
  • Ethical and legal understanding
  • Cultural competence
  • Self reflection and personal development
  • Work experience opportunities
  • Networking prospects

These skills boost employability for careers in and beyond esports.

Students learning at the College of Esports

DEVELOP TRANSFERABLE SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

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

  • Research and analytical skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and continuous learning
  • Ethical awareness
  • Regulatory and legal understanding
  • Interdisciplinary perspective
  • Cultural competence
  • Event management expertise
  • International business competency

These skills collectively create a solid foundation for success in higher education across various disciplines