BA (Hons) International
Esports Business

4 Year Undergraduate Degree with Foundation Year.

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

The BA (Hons) International Esports Business (with Foundation Year) Undergraduate Degree examines esports through the lens of professional gaming and international business, using College of Esports unique TRI Curriculum approach.

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why this course?

The BA (Hons) International Esports Business (with Foundation Year) Undergraduate Degree combines enthusiasm for esports and gaming with international business, 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.

This blend will provide a strong foundation in all that is international business within the context of esports and ensure that, via College of Esports unique TRI Curriculum, students will be able to apply their knowledge through work experience within the industry from an early stage.

Modules such as International Esports Business Environment and Employability Skills can be put into practice in year one with external partners and students own business ideas, supported by Entrepreneurship in Esports module.

Importantly, the ability to vocationally apply knowledge into the esports industry from a students first year will help to create a strong personal portfolio of evidence and track record of a students achievements to support their employability.

Students will work on their exit strategy from the early stages in their degree programme.

As students progress into their second year, Esports & Social Enterprises and Esports Business & Events dovetail perfectly with the more traditional subjects such as Leading, Managing & Coaching and Esports Business & Events. Underpinning these vocational and practical subjects comes Esports Regulation, Rules & Risks to ensure what students do is delivered appropriately.

As your a students journey matures into their final year, the module of Strategic Entrepreneurship and Esports Industry & Finance will ensure that they understand how to put into practice their knowledge to date effectively and in the real-world.

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course learning outcomes

The BA (Hons) International Esports Business (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 the BA (Hons) International Esports Business (with Foundation Year) 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, 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.
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WHAT COULD THIS QUALIFICATION LEAD TO?

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

  • Esports Business Management (team, event, operational)
  • Esports Event Management
  • Esports Marketing and Promotion
  • Esports Entrepreneurship
  • Esports Consulting
  • Esports Regulation and Compliance
  • Research and Analysis
  • Education and Training (coaching, training)
  • Media and Broadcasting (casting, commentary)
  • Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships
  • Gaming and Esports Journalism
  • Social Enterprises in Esports

This this qualification provides a diverse skill set and knowledge base that can open doors to a wide range of career opportunities within the esports industry and beyond, blending business acumen with a passion for gaming and esports.

Students learning at the College of Esports

WHAT EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS DOES THIS DEVELOP?

The BA (Hons) International Esports Business (with Foundation Year) 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.

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DEVELOP TRANSFERABLE SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

The BA (Hons) International Esports Business (with Foundation Year) Undergraduate Degree equips students with valuable transferable skills for higher education, including:

  • Research
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication
  • Ethics
  • Adaptability
  • Problem solving

Its interdisciplinary approach and practical experiences provide a strong foundation for further academic pursuits.