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West Virginia University’s Esports Business and Entertainment (ESPT) program offers students the chance to develop a well-rounded skill set and gain exposure to esports in contemporary society. Students will learn about business, governance, marketing, event management, and health and wellness in esports with assignments and projects in our hands-on approach to learning.
Visit the Programs PageEsports is a financially lucrative industry. It is predicted that the revenue for global esports will top $2.3 billion. This growth will expand the number of employers looking for qualified individuals with esports and business knowledge. Pursuing the esports business minor affords students interested in the expanding esports field to gain skills which will complement many majors.
The Area of Emphasis in Esports Business Development will provide expertise to students in the Esports Business and Entertainment major in order to become successful entrepreneurs and business owners and/or operators.
The Area of Emphasis in Esports Marketing will provide expertise to students in the Esports Business and Entertainment major in order to increase their ability to market their personal brand, events, reach different target markets, and utilize different media platforms
If you are interested in learning more about esports in general or would like more information about the Esports Business and Entertainment major visit the official program's page.
WVU has been working with professionals from across the esports industry with a wealth of knowledge from years of experience to help make sure our courses are designed to help students get the most out of their education.
Co-founder and Partner Esports Development and Growth Enterprise
Co-founder and Partner, Esports Development and Growth Enterprise
Harrington has years of experience as a coach and assistant director at Shenandoah University and knows about running esports operations.
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CEO Horizon AVL and Esports Integration
CEO, Horizon AVL and Esports Integration
Kell has designed countless large venue and arena systems in more than 15 years in esports, as well as video broadcast studios and video displays.
Read More: Joshua KellStudents in the Esports Business minor will gain knowledge in esports governance, marketing, and business. Additional topics that they may pursue are social media applications/marketing, event planning/promotion/execution, psychological perspectives of sport, and sport facility and event management.