Esports, Short Course | Part time online | Coursera | United States
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About

Launch your career in Esports. Explore esports from behind the scenes and learn what it means to be involved in esports with this Esports Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University of California Irvine.

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Overview

The Esports Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University of California Irvine prepares students to turn a passion for gaming into a viable career.

Speak knowledgeably about the history, community, and business of esports with future employers and other stakeholders in the industry. Individuals aspiring to launch or already beginning their career in the business of esports. This program suits game developers, finance professionals, community managers, marketers, and project managers. 

Overview of esports will introduce learners to the roles and influences that game developers have in the industry. Learners get a glimpse into the structures of an organization and how it builds a brand. Learners will also be informed of the jobs available in esports and where to get started in order to be involved.

What you will learn

  • Examine relationships in the esports communities and understand how their different roles affect each other.
  • Explore esports from behind the scenes and learn what it means to be involved in esports.
  • Learn the structures of what an esports organizations might look like and build the groundwork for an understanding of the esports industry.
  • Understand the roles and influences that game developers have in the industry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Game Developers and Esports Organizations
  • Esports Teams and Professional Players
  • Collegiate Esports and Career Planning
  • Esports Management Capstone Project

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 1 months
    • 10 hrs/week

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

Delivered

Online

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Beginner Level

  • No prior experience required.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    Free
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    Based on the tuition of 0 USD for the full programme during 1 months.
  • National

    Free
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 0 USD for the full programme during 1 months.

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Funding

Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.

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