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Pursue a career in the fast-growing global video game industry

The Esports (Electronic Sports) phenomenon has become a fundamental element in today’s digital youth culture. Positions in Esports require coordination, communication, and organization skills to bring the competitive scene to life. A report by Pricewaterhouse Cooper suggested that the global video game industry is expected to grow to $90.1 billion in 2020.

If you're looking to enter the Esport industry or take your current career to the next level, then this 3-month Accelerated Certificate Program (ACP) will help you get there.


In order to meet the changing needs of our students this year, our faculty has created rigorous, rewarding online curricula, delivered in real-time to students across the world.


  • In 2021, learn online, in live online classes creating a true classroom feel
  • Obtain project management skills and tools to initiate, plan, execute and close an Esports live event
  • Develop actionable suggestions to encourage improvement in Esports
  • Effectively communicate with fans and decision-makers in the industry
  • Create social media content that entices Esports fan interaction
  • Gain a competitive edge in the global job market through an internship at a U.S. company

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

UCI has several tuition discounts available through the Spring 2022 academic year. These include discounts for on-campus and remote learning. For more information on these savings, please visit the program pages or reach out to us directly.

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

Have you considered the STAR Program?

UCI’s Undergraduate and Graduate Success Through Academics and Research (STAR) programs were designed to help prepare you to succeed in your studies, whether you’re working toward your bachelor’s or an advanced degree. Are you ready to showcase your strengths and realize your dreams of pursuing a degree in the United States?

Learn more about our STAR Programs!

Students Love Their UCI Experience!

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

ACP International Business Operations & Management

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."

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UCI is the bridge to the next step in your academic or professional journey — connecting you with the skills, knowledge, and network you need to expand your horizons and opportunities.