Esports Management Certificate

Prepare for a leadership role in the fast-growing esports industry.
Degree Type Certificate
Careers & Salaries Career Outcomes
Delivery On Campus

Lead the Future of Esports

Capitalizing on UW-Stout's athletic and academic strengths in esports, UW-Stout's Esports Management Certificate will prepare you for leadership roles in the fast-growing esports industry by providing a strong foundation in event planning, team management, marketing, and business operations.

Career-Defining Curriculum

Designed for non-degree-seeking students who were involved in high school esports teams or who are part of the ever-expanding community of fans, the Esports Management Certificate will training you to manage esports teams, organize live events, develop funding and project proposals, and navigate the legal and ethical issues unique to competitive gaming by capitalizing on hands-on projects and management scenarios with UW-Stout's esports teams.

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Certificate Requirements

Courses

  • Introduction to Esports (PE-151, 3 Credits)
  • Hospitality Convention/Meeting Planning (HT-351, 3 Credits)
  • Principles of Marketing (BUMKG-330, 3 Credits)

Certificate Outcomes

  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the global esports industry, including its history, key stakeholders, competitive structures, and emerging trends.
  • Plan, organize, and execute esports events and tournaments, managing such logistical considerations as scheduling, venue coordination, and promotion.
  • Develop marketing strategies tailored to ehance visibility and revenue potential for esports organizations, teams, and events.
  • Apply ethical principles related to intellectual property, contracts, sponsorship agreements, and industry regulations.
  • Demonstate effective leadership, communication, and collaborative skills by working with diverse teams, including players, sponsors, organizers, and media professionals.

Esports

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Surging UW-Stout esports program scores new arena for 2025, thanks to $1M gift from Foundation Featured Image

Surging UW-Stout esports program scores new arena for 2025, thanks to $1M gift from Foundation

The esports program at UW-Stout had a banner year in 2023-24, winning a state championship and qualifying for two national tournaments.
Esports champion: Valorant team goes undefeated in state collegiate tournament Featured Image

Esports champion: Valorant team goes undefeated in state collegiate tournament

An esports team from UW-Stout is a state collegiate champion.
Next level: Two Blue Devil esports teams head to nationals Featured Image

Next level: Two Blue Devil esports teams head to nationals

– The National Association of Collegiate Esports Varsity Premier playoffs kick off this week, and two UW-Stout teams have made the fields.