Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Esports Management

A program designed for college and university graduates where students learn esports related business skills while developing a strong appreciation of the overall esports industry.Esports is the term used to describe the emerging global, multi-billion dollar industry of sports competition facilitated by electronic video game systems. In response to the need for highly qualified workers in this field, the Lambton College Esports Management, Ontario College Graduate Certificate is designed to incorporate the competitive gaming world with the business knowledge required by the fast-paced and growing industry of Esports.This program is specifically tailored, hands-on courses include the history of Esports, industry hardwaresoftware, game design and live streaming. In addition, the business models behind team management and tournaments are studied in detail, with the culmination of learning in the practical project course where students integrate the knowledge obtained throughout the program to plan, manage and execute real-world Esports projects.Graduates of the program are prepared to pursue a variety of career opportunities including team and league Esports marketing, management, promotion and event coordinator positions. Some graduates may also pursue related careers in Esports as a pro-player, coach or a streamer which is defined as an online player people pay to watch.

Post-Secondary diploma, degree, or equivalentLambton College reserves the right to alter information including admission requirements and to cancel a program or course at any time; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies or changes in the job market; to change the pathways to third-party certification bodies; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations or over-acceptance of offers of admission. In the event Lambton College exercises such a right, Lambton College's sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to Lambton College.