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Bachelor of Applied Science Degree - Esports and Business - Coaching Track

Overview

The Bachelor of Applied Science - Esports and Business with Coaching Track is a major within the School of Business and Entrepreneurship. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.

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 be able to apply the theories and practice of management. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, and X. )
  2. Students will be able to apply the concepts, theories, and practices involved in international business. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and X.)
  3. Students will be able to recommend strategic decision alternatives using business concepts and theories. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and X.)
  4. Students will be able to apply the conceptual framework of financial accounting and reporting in business. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, and X.)
  5. Students will be able to solve fundamental problems in financial management. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, and X.)

Career Options

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

The Bachelor of Applied Science degree in esports and business- coaching track emphasizes coaching esports teams while also providing the fundamental knowledge of business necessary to pursue marketing or sales careers in the field.

Possible Career Paths

  • Esports Coaching
  • Director of Esport Sales
  • 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 Core (Offered through UND collaboration)

COMM 346Sports Communication

3

Or

COMM 350Sports Journalism

3

 

ESPT 129, 139 and/or 159Esports I, Esports II, or Esports III

1-3

ESPT 201Introduction to Esports

3

ESPT 330Introduction to Game Studies

3

ESPT 340Esports and Healthy Gaming

3

ESPT 350Game Design for Esports

3

ESPT 410Moral Principles in Esports

3

SPRT 310Economics of Sports

3

Or

SPRT 320Sports Financial Management

3

 

KIN 491Esports Capstone

3

Total Credit Hours:25-28
Competitive play with the DSU Esports team competitive play will satisfy the 129/139/159 requirement with documentation from the DSU Esports Coach.

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

Coaching Track

HPER 207Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

2

HPER 210First Aid and CPR

1

HPER 320Teaching Weight Training

2

HPER 328Biomechanics

3

HPER 328LBiomechanics Lab

1

HPER 410Psychology and Sociology of Sport and Exercise

2

HPER 432Physiology of Exercise

3

Select one course from the following:

HPER 330Football Coaching

2

HPER 335Volleyball Coaching

2

HPER 340Basketball Coaching

2

HPER 345Wrestling Coaching

2

HPER 350Track and Field Coaching

2

HPER 355Baseball/Softball Coaching

2

Total Credit Hours:16

Elective/Transfer Credit Hours Option: DSU or UND Esports Electives at 200-400 prefix level for remainder of credits required to reach 120 semester hours for graduation.

Total Credit Hours:120

Semester Sequence

First Semester

ACCT 200Elements Of Accounting I

3

CSCI 101Introduction To Computers

3

ENGL 110College Composition I

3

KIN 129Esports I

3

MATH 103College Algebra

4

UNIV 100Freshman Seminar

1

Total Credit Hours:17

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

Third Semester

ECON 201Principles Of Microeconomics

3

OR

ECON 202Principles Of Macro-Economics

3

 

HPER 207Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

2

HPER 210First Aid and CPR

1

General Education Literature Course

3

KIN 159Esports III

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Fourth Semester

BOTE 210Business Communication

3

General Education Creative Expression Course

3

General Education Human Behavior and Governance Course

3

HPER 320Teaching Weight Training

2

KIN 243Introduction to Esports Coaching

3

 

Select one course from the following:

HPER 330Football Coaching

2

HPER 335Volleyball Coaching

2

HPER 340Basketball Coaching

2

HPER 345Wrestling Coaching

2

HPER 350Track and Field Coaching

2

HPER 355Baseball/Softball Coaching

2

Total Credit Hours:17

Fifth Semester

ACCT 301Computerized Accounting

3

COMM 216Intercultural Communication

3

HPER 328Biomechanics

3

HPER 328LBiomechanics Lab

1

KIN 340Esports and Healthy Gaming

3

Total Credit Hours:13

Sixth Semester

BADM 336Management and Leadership

3

FIN 326Managerial Finance

3

HPER 410Psychology and Sociology of Sport and Exercise

2

HPER 432Physiology of Exercise

3

KIN 343Esports

3

Total Credit Hours:14

Seventh Semester

ACCT 315Business Law I

3

MRKT 301Principles of Marketing

3

General Education Natural Science Course/Lab

4

Electives 300-400 level

3

Electives 300-400 level

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Eighth Semester

BOTE 247Spreadsheet Applications

3

ENTR 366Entrepreneurship

3

Electives 300-400 level

3

Electives 300-400 level

3

Electives 300-400 level

3

Total Credit Hours:15