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Bachelor of Applied Science - Esports and Business - Information Technology Track

 

Overview

The Bachelor of Applied Science Degree is intended to build on an Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) but can be pursued independently by completing 120 semester hours at DSU and meeting the minimum requirements for graduation. This program prepares students for entry level positions in esports-related business, coaching, or esports IT.

Degree Requirements:

  • General Education Courses

  • Major Courses

  • Elective Courses

Degree available in Bismarck, Williston, DSUlive, and online. 

The Bachelor of Applied Science Business Degree can build on a completed associate's degree or can be pursued independently by completing all 120 semester hours at DSU and meeting the minimum requirements listed below.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will display a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental areas of business. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, and V.)

2. Students will demonstrate professional written and oral business communication. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, VI, and VII.)

3. Students will demonstrate ethical and critical thinking skills when tasked with business decisions. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, V, VI, and VII.)

4. Students will demonstrate the ability to work with diverse colleagues in team situations. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, and V.)

5. Students will apply business-related quantitative methods and tools to formulate decisions. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III, V, VI, and VII.)

Career Options

Why should you pursue a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Business?

The Bachelor of Applied Science degree in esports and business- information technology track combines coursework in computer science with business fundamentals and an emphasis on esports. Opportunities after graduation range from contributing to product development, coaching, marketing, and communications.

Possible Career Paths

  • Esports Coaching
  • Director of Esport Sales
  • Esports Software Development Engineer
  • Esports Marketing Communications Specialist
  • Esports Content Producer
  • Esports Gaming Product Manager
  • Esports Reporter

 

Requirements

General Education

Total Credit Hours:40

Business Courses

ACCT 200Elements Of Accounting I

3

ACCT 201Elements Of Accounting II

3

ACCT 301Computerized Accounting

3

ACCT 315Business Law I

3

BADM 336Management and Leadership

3

BOTE 210Business Communication

3

BOTE 247Spreadsheet Applications

3

 

ECON 201Principles Of Microeconomics

3

Or

ECON 202Principles Of Macro-Economics

3

 

ENTR 366Entrepreneurship

3

FIN 326Managerial Finance

3

MRKT 301Principles of Marketing

3

Total Credit Hours:33

Esports Courses (UND Collaborative Courses)

KIN 129Esports I

3

KIN 139Esports II

3

KIN 159Esports III

3

KIN 243Introduction to Esports Coaching

3

KIN 340Esports and Healthy Gaming

3

KIN 343Esports

3

Total Credit Hours:18

*Students may take the coaching or information technology track or may choose electives to satisfy remaining credits towards 120 semester hours required for graduation.

Information Technology Track

CSCI 120Computer Programming I

3

CSCI 160Computer Science I

4

CSCI 210PC Hardware and Software Management

3

CSCI 221Computer Networks

3

Total Credit Hours:13

Total Credit Hours:120

Semester Sequence

Eighth Semester

ENTR 366Entrepreneurship

3

Electives 300-400 level

3

Electives 300-400 level

3

Electives 300-400 level

3

Total Credit Hours:12

Fifth Semester

ACCT 301Computerized Accounting

3

COMM 216Intercultural Communication

3

CSCI 210PC Hardware and Software Management

3

General Education Natural Science Course/Lab

4

KIN 340Esports and Healthy Gaming

3

Total Credit Hours:16

First Semester

ACCT 200Elements Of Accounting I

3

CSCI 101Introduction To Computers

3

ENGL 110College Composition I

3

MATH 103College Algebra

4

UNIV 100Freshman Seminar

1

KIN 129Esports I

3

Total Credit Hours:17

Fourth Semester

BOTE 210Business Communication

3

CSCI 160Computer Science I

4

General Education Creative Expression Course

3

General Education Human Behavior and Governance Course

3

KIN 243Introduction to Esports Coaching

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Second Semester

ACCT 201Elements Of Accounting II

3

COMM 110Fundamentals Of Public Speaking

3

ENGL 120College Composition II

3

HPER 100Concepts of Fitness and Wellness

2

KIN 139Esports II

3

Total Credit Hours:14

Seventh Semester

ACCT 315Business Law I

3

MRKT 301Principles of Marketing

3

Electives 300-400 level

3

Electives 300-400 level

3

Electives 300-400 level

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Sixth Semester

BADM 336Management and Leadership

3

CSCI 221Computer Networks

3

FIN 326Managerial Finance

3

KIN 343Esports

3

Electives 300-400 level

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Third Semester

BOTE 247Spreadsheet Applications

3

CSCI 120Computer Programming I

3

 

ECON 201Principles Of Microeconomics

3

OR

ECON 202Principles Of Macro-Economics

3

 

General Education Literature Course

3

KIN 159Esports III

3

Total Credit Hours:15