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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Take your child to camp: Esports
Partnering with the nationally-renowned company Black Rocket, kids get to explore YouTube content creation, build the… -
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UNCG SEA Holds Its Inaugural Championship
The nation’s first university-led, curriculum-based esports league wrapped its pilot season with the Spartan Champion… -
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UNCG holds first Spartan Championship
Sixteen Rocket League teams, 24 Fortnite Duos teams, and 48 Fortnite Solos players across North Carolina will come to… -
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Camp out this summer with UNCG
Writing, reptiles, esports, and culture are all front and center this summer. Learn more about UNCG’s on-campus camps… -
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Unreal Engine training for UNCG faculty and staff
Faculty can sign up to get Unreal Engine training from Epic Games’ Tom Shannon in the esports arena on April 14-15. P… -
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Education and Esports ignite During e2 Weekend
UNCG’s Esports Arena and Learning Lab was buzzing this weekend as student gamers and educators gathered for two days … -
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jordan hipps changes the esports game
Meet Sophomore Jordan Hipps. The esports scene at UNCG not only gives her a social outlet on campus, but has illumina… -
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UNCG Launches curriculum-focused Esports League
On Monday, January 23, UNCG announced the launch of the UNCG Scholastic Esports Alliance (UNCG SEA) — the nation’s fi… -
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Esports and education fuel e2 Weekend
On February 3-4, UNCG will collaborate with Epic Games to host E2 Weekend. The event will feature a tournament for st…
