Bachelor of Arts in Esports

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The Bachelor of Arts in Esports is composed of foundation courses in esports; a required internship and senior clinic; and concentrations in communication, business, or computing. The program is designed to prepare students to immediately enter positions in esports and related industries.

Rowan Core

All first-time Freshmen starting in Fall 2018 or after must complete the University Rowan Core Requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Rowan Experience

All students must complete the Rowan Experience requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Program Requirements: 45-54 s.h. total

Core Courses required - 27 s.h.
Concentration courses required - 24-33 s.h.

Core Courses

SPRT 09201 - Foundations of Esports Credits: 3
SPRT 09315 - Esports Characters & Communities Credits: 3
SPRT 09319 - Evolution of Esports Credits: 3
SPRT 09301 - Internship in Sports Communication and Media I Credits: 3

And take any two of these Core Courses:

ESBN 03250 - Esports Operations and Strategy Credits: 3
ESBN 03280 - Esports Funding and Financial Management Credits: 3
ESBN 03301 - Esports Business Development and Sponsorships Credits: 3
ESBN 03350 - Esports Metrics and Analytics Credits: 3

Recommended Electives: 39-48 s.h.

Students can use free electives to build an area of expertise or earn a double Major, Minor or Certificate of Undergraduate Study.

Choose a Concentration

Students must take a minumum of 24 credits in one of the following concentrations:

Undergraduate Concentration in Esports Communication

if choosing the Esports Communication Concentration must, also choose one of the following programs:
- Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Advertising & Graphic Design
- Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Game Media Design
- Minor in Journalism
- Minor in Social Media Content & Strategies
- Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Special Event Planning
- Concentration in Communication Studies & Sports
- Concentration in Sports Journalism
- Concentration in Sports Public Relations & Advertising
- Undergraduate Concentration in Radio, Televeison & Film Sports Production

Undergraduate Concentration in Esports Business

if choosing the Esports Business concentration, must also cho0se one of the following programs:

Concentration in Esports Computing - (Must complete at least two of these programs)

Total Required Credits for the Program: 120 s.h.

Students must earn a grade of at least a C minus in each course under Core Requirements and Sequences. C minus or above is required in all prerequisites to other courses.

Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA in their credits of the major, and a 2.0 overall GPA to graduate with a B.A. in Esports. Transfer courses of 300 level or above that correlate with Rowan’s courses will be accepted in the major.