SM 1800 - Introduction to Esports

Prerequisite(s): None.
This course is designed to introduce students to the concept of esports and gaming at the organized, competitive level. The course outlines the basics of how the industry has grown, what its career pathways are, the structure of teams and gaming competitions, and the sports event management areas necessary to work within it. Students will get hands on experience in the gaming theater at IT to fully understand how this segment of Sports business operates, and apply their skills by organizing and running a gaming competition during the semester. Credit(s): 3