Esports Degree Offered By Universities For Aspiring Pro Gamers

Universities Offer Esports Degrees For Aspiring Pro Gamers

ESPORTS – The world of Esports has seen exponential growth in the past few years and has now turned into a multi-billion dollar industry.

Esports Degree Offered By Universities For Aspiring Pro Gamers
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Because of this, some Universities took the opportunity to capitalize on this booming industry. One of the schools that offer Esports degrees is the University of Staffordshire in the U.K.

Universities in the U.S. like Virginia’s Shenandoah University, Becker College, and Ohio State University also debuted their esports degrees. However, there will always be skeptics.

Based on a report by CBS, a student named Ryan Chapman admitted that his parents were doubtful about studying e-sports. But doubt quickly turned into support when they realized how big the industry is, said Chapman.

As per the report, the University of Staffordshire has launched it’s bachelor’s and master’s esports programs. The program focuses on marketing and management skills in line with the industry.

This autumn, they plan to extend their program to London. Meanwhile, in Asia, the birthplace of e-sports, Universities in Singapore and China started offering courses.

Some colleges, like the University of California, Irvine give top players scholarships. This would be similar to their varsity programs which houses premier athletes.

The global market for esports is expected to balloon to $1.1 billion this year. This is due to brands now wanting to be a part of the booming industry.

Sponsorships, merchandise, and ticket sales also add up to this. Not only that, there are also in-game purchases or paid events within the games itself that provide revenue for the market.

The tournaments for e-sports have become a cultural phenomenon. Millions of fans from around the world come together to watch these games unfold.

Much like traditional sports, e-sports have now made a huge impact on the hearts of millions. The industry has evolved from just playing games to becoming a platform where dreams could come true.

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