Manchester Launches Esports Mgt. Biz Minor
November 18, 2022 at 10:42 p.m.
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The announcement came during the Spartan Smash 2022 invitational for high school Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players. At least 200 high school players were expected at the North Manchester campus, according to a news release from Manchester University.
Esports is big business, stated the release. The global competitive gaming industry has grown exponentially in recent years, with projected growth at 21.9% over the next eight years and annual revenue of $12 billion, according to businesswire.com.
"There is a high demand for professionals who understands the management side of esports," said Sun Kang, Manchester associate professor of sport management. "The knowledge students will gain from learning about the complex esports ecosystem, such as the dynamics of esports teams, business opportunities that exist in marketing, sponsorship, event planning and facility management, will help students be a part of this growing industry."
Manchester is one of the few schools in the U.S. to offer an esports management minor. Paired with a major - such as business management, marketing, sport management, data science, digital media or education - an MU minor in esports management allows students to follow their passion for esports in whatever capacity they choose.
Students will study the roles of esports coaches and managers at all levels, including youth, amateur, university and professional. They will focus on coaching concepts and strategies related to communication, training, psychological and mental health, team building and talent management, as well as budgeting and financial planning.
Manchester has varsity-level esports teams. Since its beginning in 2019, the program has grown to more than 80 players.
Esports scholarships are available for those on MU teams.
The announcement came during the Spartan Smash 2022 invitational for high school Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players. At least 200 high school players were expected at the North Manchester campus, according to a news release from Manchester University.
Esports is big business, stated the release. The global competitive gaming industry has grown exponentially in recent years, with projected growth at 21.9% over the next eight years and annual revenue of $12 billion, according to businesswire.com.
"There is a high demand for professionals who understands the management side of esports," said Sun Kang, Manchester associate professor of sport management. "The knowledge students will gain from learning about the complex esports ecosystem, such as the dynamics of esports teams, business opportunities that exist in marketing, sponsorship, event planning and facility management, will help students be a part of this growing industry."
Manchester is one of the few schools in the U.S. to offer an esports management minor. Paired with a major - such as business management, marketing, sport management, data science, digital media or education - an MU minor in esports management allows students to follow their passion for esports in whatever capacity they choose.
Students will study the roles of esports coaches and managers at all levels, including youth, amateur, university and professional. They will focus on coaching concepts and strategies related to communication, training, psychological and mental health, team building and talent management, as well as budgeting and financial planning.
Manchester has varsity-level esports teams. Since its beginning in 2019, the program has grown to more than 80 players.
Esports scholarships are available for those on MU teams.
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