Esports Business

In this hands-on course, students explore broadcasting fundamentals and learn both technical and soft skills needed to start their own streams.

Men in an esports arena behind the scenes

Overview

This course provides students with a unique opportunity to explore entrepreneurship and small business concepts through the exciting world of esports and gaming.

Aligned with the Certiport Entrepreneurship and Small Business certification, this course covers essential business principles such as marketing, finance, and operations, preparing students to turn their passion for gaming into viable business ventures.

In this course, students will:

Explore essential business principles within the esports and gaming industry, including operations, marketing, and finance.
Gain a deep understanding of the esports industry, including its structure, revenue streams, and key stakeholders, to develop successful business strategies.
Achieve a thorough understanding of the Certiport Entrepreneurship and Small Business certification requirements.

Features

15 hours of Curricular Content

Video, Presentation, and Hands-on Activities

Self-Grading Quizzes

Builds Portfolio

Course Outline

Interviews with Esports and STEM Professionals

Every month, we interview experts across various roles in leading Esports companies to show your students how they too can achieve success in a career of their choosing.

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Meet a Pro Player: Jake from OWL

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