Overview
Description
This course introduces students to the esports industry, exploring its history, stakeholders, organizational structures, and global impact. Emphasis will be placed on the interconnected roles of players, teams, event organizers, publishers, sponsors, and streaming platforms. Students will analyze current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the esports ecosystem.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Must be declared into Esports Certificate
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Must be declared into Esports Certificate
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
Terms
fall, spring, summer
Restrictions
Must be declared into Esports Certificate
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- understand and articulate the structure of the esports ecosystem.
- analyze the historical development and significance of esports.
- evaluate the economic and cultural dimensions of esports.
- apply knowledge of media and technology in esports contexts.
- critically assess industry challenges and ethics.