Before you can have an Esport, you must have a video game to play and a game developer to design it. This course is dedicated to discussing game developers and their relationship with their respective Esport. The content will help you recognize the qualities a video game must have to become a successful Esport. We will examine the diagram demonstrating the various competitive structures commonly found in Esports.
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Esports SpecializationUniversity of California, IrvineAbout this Course
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Beginner Level
Approx. 4 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
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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.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
Game Developers and their Esports
2 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 16 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz
5 readings
What Makes a Video Game a Viable Esport?10m
Why Competitive Games Patch So Much10m
Nintendo Responds To Smash Bros. Pro's Callout, Wants To Keep Scene Grassroots10m
Riot Releases Details on NA LCS Franchising with $10M Flat-fee Buy-in10m
Esports Competition Structure Diagram10m
2 hours to complete
Esports Organizations
2 hours to complete
1 video (Total 15 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz
1 video
6 readings
So You Want to Buy an Esports Team?10m
Esports Organization Branding10m
The Story Behind New York Excelsior’s One of a Kind Logo10m
Fnatic Esports Brand Receives Over $7 Million in Financing10m
What to Expect from the Blooming Esports Industry in 201710m
Esport Organization Diagram10m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM GAME DEVELOPERS AND ESPORTS ORGANIZATIONS
by JHMay 9, 2020
Great course to get you introduced to the industry of esports. Not too content heavy for an intro course but gets you thinking about the various aspects to be successful in esports.
by VSSep 10, 2020
Teaches a lot of stuff which as just a viewer of Esports I was totally unaware of. I am really grateful for the teachers and Coursera for helping me to learn.\n\nTHANK YOU
by SSJul 29, 2020
The peer graded feedback system heavily needs to be reviewed , had a tough time dealing with scam profiles....
by JCAug 12, 2019
great content presented in a logical progression with immediately useful application in the real world!
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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