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ESPORTS MANAGEMENT

Level Up Your Career With Our Esports Minor

The esports industry is growing exponentially, with a wide range of careers waiting to be filled. Manchester University’s Esports Management minor equips you with the knowledge and skills to excel in this dynamic, fast-growing field.

Esports is big business. The global competitive gaming industry has surged in recent years, with projected growth of 21.9 percent over the next eight years and annual revenue of $12 billion, according to businesswire.com.

Our Esports Management minor is your passport to this booming field, providing the tools and experience to explore diverse career opportunities. With our esports minor, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the esports ecosystem, allowing you to identify your unique areas of interest and shape your career goals.

Moreover, Manchester boasts a successful Esports team, competing in National Association of Collegiate Esports and winning the Great Lakes Esports Conference championship for four consecutive seasons. While not mandatory for the esports minor, this team presents added opportunities to pursue your passion for esports. We also offer scholarships of up to $3,000 per year to team members.

MU ESPORTS MANAGEMENT AT A GLANCE

  • Credits: 18
  • Time to Completion: 2 years
  • Learning Environment: On-Campus
  • Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission

*Our MBA 3+1 program enables students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in four years with 120 credits earned during their undergraduate studies and an additional 30 credits earned within the MBA Management Track Program.

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Credits

2

Years

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Fall Session

August 2025

Learning Environment

On-campus

Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

*Our MBA 3+1 program enables students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in four years with 120 credits earned during their undergraduate studies and an additional 30 credits earned within the MBA Management Track Program.

Why Choose Manchester for Esports Management?

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—our esports minor allows you to follow your passion for esports in whatever capacity you choose.

Our Master of Business Administration Management Track

The MBA Program is an integrated 3+1 program. You can enroll simultaneously in both undergraduate and master’s level management coursework, which will allow you to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees in four years instead of the traditional five. Highlights include a The management track is open to those with bachelor’s degrees in any major.

Gain insights from the pros

Our esports management program regularly features visits from industry professionals who share their expertise and insights into the esports profession.

Compete as a member of our esports team

Our Esports team competes in six titles in which students can earn scholarships: Super Smash Bros., League of Legends, Fortnite, Valorant, Rocket League and Overwatch. By joining the team, esports minors can further pursue their passions, utilizing top-of-the-line equipment in our esports arena.

Learn from Industry Experts

Our esports faculty are experts in the field who have published research on topics such as the use of virtual reality devices and esports consumption.

Meet your professors.

" I am an Ed Studies major. I plan on teaching English abroad. Video games are everywhere; and for me specifically, it's just another way I can go into these different cultures that are very different from my own but have that one thing that connects me to them."
Adrian Allen
Educational Studies Major

What Can You Do With Your Esports Minor?

The esports industry is not just about playing video games; it encompasses a wide range of roles and careers. Whether you’re a competitive gamer looking to transition into a professional career or interested in the business side of esports, our esports minor will help prepare you for opportunities in areas like esports marketing, talent management and coaching.

Career outlook for Esports Minors

Esports also offers lucrative earning potential. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, professionals in advertising, promotions, and marketing management roles can earn a median annual salary of up to $138,730, with faster-than-average job growth of 6 percent projected over the next decade. Actual earnings can vary based on factors such as experience, education and location.

Some of the roles you can explore with our esports management minor include:

  • Esports manager: Oversee and manage esports teams or organizations, handling logistics, budgets and overall operations.
  • Event manager: Plan and execute esports events, from tournaments and conventions to online streaming productions.
  • Facility manager: Manage and maintain esports gaming facilities and venues, ensuring they provide an optimal experience for players and spectators.
  • Marketing manager: Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote esports events, teams or products to a global audience.
  • Project manager: Lead and coordinate esports projects, such as game development, streaming platforms or tournament organization.
  • Gaming manager: Oversee gaming-related operations, ensuring the success of esports tournaments, leagues and organizations.
  • Operations manager: Manage the day-to-day operations of esports teams, organizations or facilities, ensuring efficiency and success.
A student competes during a practice session as part of MU Esports Team
$138,730
Median Annual Salary

Explore Courses for the Esports Minor

Our esports minor curriculum offers a comprehensive, hands-on understanding of the dynamic esports industry, equipping you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to excel in this rapidly evolving field. Beyond business fundamentals, courses cover specialized topics such as marketing, sponsorship, event and facility management, and contemporary esports management issues.

In our Esports Performance Management course, you’ll gain deep insights into the roles of esports coaches and managers across all levels, from youth and amateur to university and professional esports. You’ll also explore coaching concepts and strategies, communication, training methods, psychological well-being, team dynamics, performance assessment, talent management and budget planning.

View all required courses for the Esports Management Minor

Get Started on Your Esports Management Minor

Ready to take the first step toward exciting career opportunities in the multibillion-dollar esports industry? We have the resources to help you get started.

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