Business of Esports

Expand your career opportunities with UCI's Accelerated Certificate Program (ACP)

The path to your dream career starts here.

The world of Esports is constantly growing and innovating. In fact, PriceWaterhouse Cooper projected that by 2020, Esports would be a $90.1 billion industry. If you are excited to build or advance a career in this booming field, this certificate will give you the foundational event management and fan engagement skills you need to succeed in the job market.

Study with industry professionals on campus in beautiful Southern California or remotely from anywhere in the world.

Bonus: If you study at UCI, you can gain a competitive edge in the global Esports job market through an internship with a U.S. company. (Note: all on campus students are required to obtain an F-1 visa).

UCI is pleased to offer students tuition savings of up to 33%

Save 33% off the tuition price when studying remotely through Spring Quarter 2022. For more information on this discount, please visit the program pages or reach out to us directly.

Why pursue a certificate in Esports Management at UCI?

Develop project management skills required to initiate, plan, execute and close a live event

Learn fan engagement strategies that provide a compelling event experience

Plan your Esports career track in a booming industry with 26.6 million monthly U.S. viewers alone

Explore diverse Esports roles like talent agent, tournament administrator, or marketing executive

Build your network in the California Esports industry, where over 60% of U.S. Esports jobs are located

Study on campus in Southern California or in a remote-learning environment

Learning Options

Whether you study in California or in your home, there are learning options to meet your needs.

On Campus

Remote Learning

Study with us in sunny Southern California and:
  • Learn from instructors with extensive experience in their fields
  • Develop skills that can be implemented immediately
  • Enroll in a 10-week unpaid internship
Study from your home or office and:
  • Complete the program at your own pace
  • Learn online directly from instructors with extensive experience in their fields
  • Develop skills that can be implemented immediately in your work

Success Through Academics and Research (STAR)

For students looking to pursue a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate’s degree in the United States and want to benefit from expert guidance and assistance in the process.

Why choose UC Irvine?

UCI is renowned for its strength as a major research university. Its world-renowned reputation has also attracted faculty members from the top of their fields, including three Nobel Prize winners.
We are located in a dynamic U.S. business environment and in one of the most beautiful and engaging regions in Southern California — famously known as "The O.C."

Testimonial

Living in Irvine for me was a huge experience, and it was a lot of fun. UCI is one of the top universities in the United States, you get to put that on your resume. At the end, you really learn and put to practice what you’ve seen or looked for. I’ve had huge opportunities I couldn’t have had in my country; UCI really changed my life.

Sara Soriano | El Salvador

Accelerated Certificate Program

Are you ready to take the next step in your career at UCI?

Expand your career options by enrolling in an international program at UCI — where you’ll develop the skills, knowledge, and network you need to expand your horizons and opportunities.

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