Curriculum & Careers
We’re committed to providing students from all walks of life the comprehensive esports-integrated academic experience they desire — enhancing their education while developing tomorrow’s esports leaders.
Level Up Your Education
Videogaming & Esports Studies Minor
The interdisciplinary minor in gaming and esports prepares students to engage in these industries by providing a broad understanding of videogames and esports, with skills gained from both critical reflection and hands-on experience. Electives are offered in a diverse range of departments, including Art, Communication Studies, English, Music, and Religious Studies.
Non-Credit Certificate Program in Esports
- A digital esports certificate program focused on career preparation for the competitive gaming industry that perfectly complements professional undergraduate degrees.
- Students will develop skills around competitive gaming tournament design, coaching and training, sponsorship, and fan engagement.
Esports Management Concentration
- The esports concentration is housed within the Bachelor of Science Degree in Hospitality, and Tourism Management.
- Students are prepared for careers in esports administration, management, and operations, including event management and marketing, destination management, and strategic planning.
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Esports at UNCG
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Seed Grants Kickstart UNCG’s Video Game-Related Research
UNCG’s dedication to eSports education is not only for students. From English to psychology to religious studies, fac… -
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UNCG’s Videogaming Research Enlightens at Humanities Forum
Dr. Gregory Grieve takes his research findings with UNCG’s Network for the Cultural Study of Videogaming to an audien… -
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UNCG’s Game Jam Inspires Tomorrow’s Game Designers
UNCG, in conjunction with Epic Games and Cleverlike Studios, hosted a two-day Game Jam where students from UNCG, NC A… -
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UNCG and Stiegler EdTech Partner for State’s First Varsity Esports & STEM League
Stiegler EdTech and UNC Greensboro Scholastic Esports Alliance in partnership with the State of North Carolina are pr… -
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Esports and Gaming Open Play Days for Faculty and Staff
As part of UNCG Employee Wellness Month, faculty and staff can take advantage of special hours in the Esports Arena o… -
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Spartan Students Benefit from UNCG’s Esports Leadership
UNCG students from different fields of study get hands-on experience and share their pride in the university’s academ… -
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Discounted Grasshoppers Tickets Available to Faculty and Staff
UNCG Night at the Greensboro Grasshoppers is on August 31. Faculty and staff who’d like to watch the game and show th… -
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UNCG Game Changers Meet Up Behind the Screen
Faculty and staff at UNCG explore video games and academia in an entertaining YouTube video series called “Behind the… -
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Behind the Screen: Dr. Erick Byrd gets down to business
The associate professor of marketing, entrepreneurship, hospitality and tourism dives into the business angle of espo…
