Bachelor of Science In Esport and Digital Game Management

ËÄÉ«AV of New Haven’s interdisciplinary major in Esport and Digital Game Management is designed to maximize the strengths of our programs in business, technology, engineering, and computer science to create pioneering opportunities that prepare our students to be the future leaders in this high-growth field.

Ready to find your way in a multibillion dollar industry?

We have created a unique program that enables you to gain a well-rounded, holistic, and pertinent education in the world of Esports and gaming. We will prepare you to excel in this ever-evolving industry, which comprises game publishers, athletes, coaches, trainers, publicists, broadcasters, the media platforms the games are streamed on, brands that sponsor the teams, and, of course, the fans.

Our academic partnerships with major Esports and gaming entities such as Twitch and HyperX ensure that you’re at the cutting edge of industry trends and learning. Since new technologies and games are always just around the corner, the industry requires people who can think critically and anticipate future cultural, business, and technological changes and opportunities. That’s you.


We Prepare You to Compete

Expanding upon our highly regarded sport management program — which has always been housed in our Pompea College of Business and has graduated more than one thousand alums, who range from professional team executives and college athletic directors to league commissioners — we have implemented a truly interdisciplinary program that is designed to give you industry-specific competencies in strategic planning, project management, market research, entrepreneurship, and more.

From management to business technology and game development to broadcasting, you’ll be able to pursue a career you are passionate about.

Be part of a vibrant community of gamers

Our Esports Club has more than 200 members, and our Esports varsity team competes across most major Esports titles.

Stoking that competitive spirit even more, we created a 1,300 square-foot Esports training and competition center named The Stable. The Stable is a focal point in our brand new $35 million Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation. This center, which houses cutting edge gaming stations equipped with powerful Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics cards, 240hz monitors and HyperX peripherals, is used by the university's varsity Esports teams and Esports club.

The Stable gives you the chance to be part of a growing community of gamers and have access to a state-of-the-art facility that will host Esports competitions, enable you to compete at the highest level, and gain hands-on technical and operational experience.

The job outlook is epic

Esports is expected to continue its massive growth rate. According to the Global Institute of Sport, the worldwide revenue of the Esports market is projected to reach $4.8 billion in 2025 with an annual growth rate of 5.56%. They predict that by 2029, Esports will have 896 million users worldwide.

Choose your path in Esports

We offer a variety of innovative ways to pursue your passion in this high-growth field:

  • Our interdisciplinary major in Esports and gaming provides a holistic and well-rounded understanding of these multi-billion dollar industries.
  • Our Esports management concentration as part of our business management major is the first such program in the country accredited by AACSB, the leading accrediting organization for business schools.
  • Our programs in cybersecurity & networks and computer science enable you study the technical side of the field.
  • You can also join a vibrant community of gamers through our or compete on our .

Career Opportunities with a Bachelor's Degree in Esport and Digital Game Management

$127K

Advertising and Promotions Managers

Flat Growth 2024-2034

$77K

Entertainment and Recreation Managers

7.7% Growth 2024-2034

$77K

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

6.7% 2024-2034

Selected Courses and Programs
  • Esports Basics
  • Esports Business
  • Introduction to Business Analytics
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Introduction to Financial Accounting
  • Business Finance Principles of Marketing
  • Management and Organization
  • Business Capstone
  • Operations Management
  • Multinational Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Management of Sports Industries
  • Sport Marketing
  • Sport Event Management

Learn from professors who are dedicated to your success.

Our faculty are leaders and innovators in their fields, bringing both deep professional experience and academic rigor to the classroom.

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Nationally Recognized Center for Career Development

All University of New Haven students have access to the many resources available through the University’s Career Development Center, which has been named one of the best in the nation by The Princeton Review.

From career assessments, networking, and job shadowing to on-campus interviews and salary negotiation, the Career Development Center provides the skills and connections to identify a meaningful career and an opportunity to pursue your passion.

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  • Whether you're still in high school or are transferring from another college, we offer full- and part-time opportunities for undergraduates from inside the U.S. and abroad. The admission process can begin as early as the end of your high school junior year.

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  • We offer a comprehensive financial aid program, with students receiving assistance in the form of grants, scholarships, student loans, and part-time employment. Funds are available from federal and state governments, private sponsors, and from university resources. More than 85 percent of the University's full-time undergraduate students receive some form of financial assistance.

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