This course is part of the Esports Specialization

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Stephane Muller

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Esports SpecializationUniversity of California, Irvine

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This course will be focusing on the competitive Esport team and individual professional players. Whether you are playing on a team or competing as an individual, you will find that being a professional Esports player is more complex and nuanced than most people realize. We will be talking a lot about the support staff surrounding players, the intricacy of navigating contracts, and the hardships of committing yourself to professional play.
We will also be talking about the Esports media. Similar to sports, Esports has developed its own unique ecosystem of articles, videos, streaming, social media, and overall content creation. We will examine the specifics of different types of media and explain how each has its uses in making Esports more popular as a whole.

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Esports Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 6 hours to complete

English

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Flexible deadlines

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Includes hands on learning projects.

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Course 2 of 4 in the

Esports Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 6 hours to complete

English

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Stephane Muller

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University of California, Irvine

Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. UCI’s unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities in many ways.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

4 hours to complete

Competitive Esport Teams

As we narrow our scope, we're going to be focusing on the “Competitive Esport Team/Player”. Whether you're playing on a team, or competing as an individual, there are many nuances of being a Esports player that need to be addressed to fully understand what it means to be a professional. We'll be talking a lot about the support staff that you'd be surrounded by, the intricacy of navigating contracts, and getting into the hardships of committing yourself to professional play.

4 hours to complete

1 video (Total 14 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Esports Media

2 hours to complete

1 video (Total 15 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

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TOP REVIEWS FROM ESPORTS TEAMS AND PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS

by AJSep 10, 2020

Really love the short yet informative explanation in this course. Would recommend it to those that want to know more about the media and a glimpse of Esports and their personnel

by PMMar 12, 2022

The course is really great. I learned a lot about the hardships taken by an Esport team and professional players. It also lets you apply critical thinking in doing the peer review assessment

by JMay 23, 2022

Gran oportunidad de poder conocer, la organización y el desarrollo de los juegos Esports.

by SMJan 6, 2020

Good introduction info. Wish there were advanced courses

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About the Esports Specialization

The Esports Management Specialization prepares students to turn a passion for gaming into a viable career. According to a market report by Newzoo, global esports revenues have reached $906 million in 2018, a year-on-year growth of +38%. 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.

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