Esports Management

100% Online Esports Management Graduate Certificate

Program Frequently Asked Questions

Overview

Interested in running your own esports event, facility, or team? Get a leg up in one of fastest growing industries in the field with our new online graduate certificate. Available entirely online, this certificate is aimed at emerging professionals seeking to differentiate themselves in the fast growing esports management industry. Enroll today!

Already a growing area of interest, this academic program fits perfectly with our #MoreThanAMajor ethos in the Sport & Recreation Management department. We aim to provide experiential learning, up-to-date knowledge, and opportunities to connect with esports business professionals all in an online, dynamic format.

Dr. Natalie L. Smith, Esports Management Certificate Coordinator

4 Courses (12 credit hours)

  • Esports Governance & Management
  • Esports Performance Management
  • Choose 2 more courses from an approved list
    • Administration of Sport, Esports, & Recreation
    • Esports & Sport Marketing
    • Communication and Public Relations
    • Facilities and Event Management

Applicants can enter in Fall, Spring, or Summer and finish in two semesters - guaranteed!

By choosing 2 of your courses, you can tailor your certificate toward the area of Esports you care about, such as marketing, facilities, communications or managing people. Classes will incorporate project-based work, allowing you to engage with industry stakeholders as you learn. Self-directed coursework allows you to work around your schedule. Opportunities for engagement with industry leaders will build your network.

Program

Courses in the Graduate Certificate can be applied to a Master of Science program if students choose to continue their studies.  Curriculum information and graduation requirements can be found in the ETSU Catalog Entry for the Esports Management Graduate Certificate program.

Cost

Credits to complete this program: 12 credit hours

TN Residents eRate (Out of State, 100% online) Out of State
$610 per credit hour $765 per credit hour $1451 per credit hour

*Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students.
*This amount may not include program-specific fees

Read more about cost, paying for courses, scholarship options and financial aid.

For more information visit the College of Education - Esports Management Certificate. 

Steps to Apply

  • Step 1 - Create your ETSU Application Account

    Step 1   Create your ETSU Application Account by choosing the "Sign Up" option

    Create your ETSU Application Account

  • Step 2 - Sign into the ETSU Application Portal

    Step 2  Sign into the ETSU Application Portal and select "Start a New Application"

    Sign in

  • Step 3 - Complete the Remaining Fields

    Step 3   Choose "Graduate," select your student type (domestic or international), select "Certificate," term, then choose  Esports Management and complete the remainder of the form.

    select domestic/international

    select certificate

Program Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why should a student pursue this certificate at ETSU? What makes it unique?
    One of the only esports management advanced degrees in the country, this fully online program gives students the cutting edge in a fast-growing field! Also, should a student decide they want to pursue a master's degree, all 12 credits transfer directly into the M.S. in Sport Management degree. 
  • What is the one thing that excites you about this certificate?
    Certificate students will engage in actual esports event planning and interact with some of the most influential esports industry professionals in the world! 
  • What accreditations apply to this certificate program? 
    East Tennessee State University is a public institution governed by its Board of Trustees.
    East Tennessee State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist, and doctoral degrees.Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of East Tennessee State University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).


  • What are the job prospects with this certificate?
    Esports continues to grow, outpacing the skill sets of current potential employees. Current students have found positions in content creation programming and operations, but there could be opportunities in marketing, business development, and communications as well! 
  • Is a master’s degree required for admission? If not, does a student's undergraduate degree have to be related to this field.

    No, a master's degree is not required for this program, and a student's undergraduate degree does not have to be related to this field in anyway!



  • What are the program's prerequisites?

    There are no prerequisites for this program!

  • Does this certificate require the GRE (and/or GMAT)?
    Neither the GRE nor the GMAT are required for this program.
  • Are the courses for this certificate asynchronous or synchronous?
    All courses in this program are asynchronous.
  • Are there any on-campus requirements, meetings, orientations, etc.? 
    One event a year. The Esports Management & Governance class puts on an online esports tournament. However, faculty will remain flexible for students' schedule
  • Does this certificate require a dissertation, field work, internship, and/or thesis?
    No.
  • Is this certificate designed to meet the needs of adults who work full-time and/or have family obligations?

    Yes! The program's online asynchronous structure is ideal for those with existing professional and/or familial obligations. 

    What is the time to completion if pursuing full-time:

    • Two (2) semesters with two (2) classes per semester. Students may begin in the Fall, Spring or Summer start terms.

    What is the time to completion if pursuing part-time:

    • Four (4) semesters with 1 class per semester. Students may begin in the Fall, Spring, or Summer start terms.

    Is there a plan of study/course schedule I can review for the full-time and part-time options?

  • What is the time to completion for full-time students?

    Full-time students typically complete this program in 2 semesters bu taking two classes a semester. Students may begin during the fall, spring, or summer terms. 

  • What is the time to completion for part-time students?

    Part-time student's typically complete this program in four semesters with one class per semester. Students may begin during the fall, spring, or summer terms.

  • Is there a plan of study available for review?

    This certificate consists of four (4) courses (12 credit hours):

      • Esports Governance & Management
      • Esports Performance Management
      • 2 more courses from an approved list:
        • Administration of Sport, Esports, & Recreation (Spring)
        • Esports & Sport Marketing (Fall)
        • Communication and Public Relations (Fall)
        • Facilities and Event Management (Spring/Summer)

     

  • How many spaces are available for each cohort?

    10 spaces are available per cohort.

  • Does your college/department offer scholarships?

    Not for this certificate, but ETSU does offer Tuition Scholarships and Graduate Assistantships for the M.S. in Sport Management program. Students are also encouraged to visit the Paying for Graduate School website for information regarding ETSU graduate scholarships and other financial resources.

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