Master of Science in Esports Business
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Enter the in-demand field of esports.
The video game industry is among the highest earning in the world with organized competitive gaming, or esports, emerging as an international trend with millions of fans and more than $1 billion in revenue. Prepare for success in this rapidly growing field with the University of New Haven’s online M.S. in Esports Business. Bachelor’s degree required.
As the first esports business master’s program in North America and the first online program of its kind worldwide, this degree delivers the academic quality and relevant experience you need. It is designed to build on your current skill sets and give you industry-specific competencies for a wide range of esports career paths.
Featuring a curriculum grounded in real-world business cases and current esports projects, this advanced degree is led by esports executives working in the field. We also have partnerships with top esports companies like HyperX and Twitch to help you build your professional network and get the job you want. When you graduate, you’ll be qualified to manage projects and support senior leadership as a strategic problem solver and skilled expert.
The University of New Haven’s Pompea College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a distinction that places us among the top five percent of business programs across the globe.
Course Highlights
- Business and Entrepreneurship in Esports
- Marketing to the Esports Consumer
- Capitalizing on Opportunities in Esports
- Esports Event Organization and Management
- Sport Facility Management
In 2022, the global esports market was valued at just over 1.38 billion U.S. dollars.1 Prepare to succeed in this rewarding and rapidly growing field with the University of New Haven’s online M.S. in Esports Business. Bachelor’s degree required.
Potential Careers for M.S. in esports business Graduates
| Career | 2023 Average Base Salary |
|---|---|
| Digital Marketing Manager | $72,637 |
| Operations Manager | $71,261 |
| Project Manager, Information Technology | $91,789 |
| Event Manager | $59,707 |
| Gaming Manager | $47,495 |
Salary data retrieved Oct. 2, 2023, from Payscale.com.
1Statista, eSports Market Revenue Worldwide from 2020 to 2025
This program is not just about how the industry currently works globally; it’s about exploring how it could evolve and be reshaped by future leaders. We hope that future leader is you, and we look forward to helping you get there.– Jason Chung, Executive Director of Esports
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About the University of New Haven
The University of New Haven is a private, nonsectarian, independent university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of students from across the globe.
The University has been accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education since 1948 and is chartered by the General Assembly of the State of Connecticut. The University’s Pompea College of Business is accredited by AACSB International.