Overview
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The Bachelor of Business Administration in Esports 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 BBA Esports Administration blends the fundamentals to run a business enterprise with the creativity of esports programming. This program explores the critical elements that make organizations function efficiently with various business theories and how they apply in the real world. As a graduate, students can apply their skills to virtually any administrative role including sales, retail, and marketing as well as esports entrepreneurial endeavors.
Degree Requirements:
- General Education Courses
- Pre-Major Courses
- Business Core Courses
- Administration Core Courses
- Electives
- A cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher is required for graduation
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.)
Related Degrees
Bachelor of Applied Science - Esports and Business - Coaching Track
Bachelor of Applied Science - Esports and Business - Information Technology Track
Career Options
Why should you pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration in Esports Administration?
The Bachelor of Business Administration degree in esports administration provides students the fundamental knowledge of esports, affording them the opportunity to have a career in this $1 billion industry. Professionals working in esports range from being a key part in esports tournaments, to playing an important role behind the scenes.
Possible Career Paths
- Director of Esport Sales
- Esports Marketing Communications Specialist
- Esports Content Producer
- Esports Gaming Product Manager
- Esports Reporter
General Education Course Requirements
Grade of "C" or better is required for ENGL 110, ENGL 111H*, ENGL 120, and ENGL 121H*
*TR Scholar
**13 General Education credits met in Pre Major Core. Credits counted in Pre Major Core subtotal only.
Pre-Major Courses
ACCT 200 | Elements Of Accounting I | 3 |
ACCT 201 | Elements Of Accounting II | 3 |
BOTE 210 | Business Communication | 3 |
BOTE 247 | Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
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COMM 216 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| MEETS Group II-B General Education Requirement | |
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ECON 201 | Principles Of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Or | |
ECON 202 | Principles Of Macro-Economics | 3 |
| MEETS Group III-D General Education Requirement | |
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MATH 146 | Applied Calculus I | 3 |
| Or | |
MATH 104 | Finite Mathematics | 4 |
| MEETS Group III-C General Education Requirement | |
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MATH 305 | Probability and Statistics | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: | 25-26 |
Business Core Courses
Pre-Major courses listed above require a “C” or better (except MATH 146 which requires a passing grade only) before taking the Business Core 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.
DSU or UND Esports Electives at 200-400 level