Overview
The Bachelor of Applied Science - Esports and Business with Information Technology 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
- 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. )
- 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.)
- 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.)
- 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.)
- 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 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
Business Courses
Esports Core (Offered through UND collaboration)
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.
Information Technology Track
| CSCI 120 | Computer Programming I | 3 |
| CSCI 160 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| CSCI 210 | PC Hardware and Software Management | 3 |
| CSCI 221 | Fundamentals of Cyber Security and Cloud Computing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
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.