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Esports Industry & Entertainment Exp. Certificate (CUGS)

Program Overview

The Esports Industry & Entertainment Experience (E.I.E.X.) Certificate of Undergraduate Study (C.U.G.S.) is an interdisciplinary program housed within the College of Communication and Creative Arts. The certificate offers students opportunities to acquire and develop critical communication, collaboration, problem-solving, critical reflection, and leadership skills necessary for success in the esports workforce and beyond.

The Rowan Experience

The rise of esports has created a wide variety of workforce opportunities, but few universities offer training in those subject areas. The Esports Industry & Entertainment Experience Certificate of Undergraduate Study will meet the rising academic demand for esports training. The certificate is anticipated to gain industry-specific knowledge requisite to positive career outcomes. Additionally, students will gain expertise with the technologies and across the media used by professionals on the cutting edge of this burgeoning field.

Curriculum

The Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Esports Industry and Entertainment Experience is a full-time or part-time program offered in a hybrid format at our Glassboro, NJ campus. It requires the completion of 12 undergraduate semester hours (4 courses).

• 4 Courses / 12 Semester Hours
• Foundation Courses: No
• Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements: No

Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits)
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Required Courses: 3 S.H.
SPRT 09201 | Introduction to Esports | 3
Elective Courses: 9 S.H.
SPRT 09212 | Esports Coverage and Media: In-Game Observing | 1
SPRT 09213 | Esports Coverage and Media: Shoutcasting | 1
SPRT 09211 | Esports Coverage and Media: Reporting | 1
MGT 06222 | Sports Management | 3
JRN 01407 | Current Issues in Sports | 3
CMS 04223 | Sports Communications, Culture, and Identity | 3
CMS 04323 | Image of Athletes in Pop Culture | 3
PR 06307 | Sports and Entertainment Event Planning | 3
PR 06306 | Social Media and Sports Communication | 3
RTF 03345 | Live Event TV and Video Production | 3
SPRT 09301 | Internship in Sports Communication and Media | 3

Admission Requirements

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program.

• Completed Application Form
• $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned

Deadlines, Tuition & Financial Aid

Entry Terms & Deadlines Tuition Financial Aid

The chart below details available entry terms for the Esports Industry & Entertainment Experience Certificate of Undergraduate Study program as well as corresponding application deadlines.

Entry Term | Application Deadline
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Fall | August 1
Spring | November 1
Summer | April 1

Rates

We know paying for tuition can be a challenge. That is why Rowan provides students with the financial resources needed to put their education first by offering grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.