College of Business and Digital Innovation
Bachelor of Science in Esport and Digital Game Management
The University of New Haven’s interdisciplinary major in Esport and Digital Game Management is designed to maximize the strengths of our programs in business, technology, engineering, and computer science to create pioneering opportunities that prepare our students to be the future leaders in this high-growth field.
Program Overview
Ready to find your way in a multibillion dollar industry?
We have created a unique program that enables you to gain a well-rounded, holistic, and pertinent education in the world of Esports and gaming. We will prepare you to excel in this ever-evolving industry, which comprises game publishers, athletes, coaches, trainers, publicists, broadcasters, the media platforms the games are streamed on, brands that sponsor the teams, and, of course, the fans.
Our academic partnerships with major Esports and gaming entities such as Twitch and HyperX ensure that you’re at the cutting edge of industry trends and learning. Since new technologies and games are always just around the corner, the industry requires people who can think critically and anticipate future cultural, business, and technological changes and opportunities. That’s you.
Why Choose the University of New Haven – Riyadh Campus?
We Prepare You to Compete
Expanding upon our highly regarded sport management program — which has always been housed in our Pompea College of Business and has graduated more than one thousand alums, who range from professional team executives and college athletic directors to league commissioners — we have implemented a truly interdisciplinary program that is designed to give you industry-specific competencies in strategic planning, project management, market research, entrepreneurship, and more.
From management to business technology and game development to broadcasting, you’ll be able to pursue a career you are passionate about.
The Job Outlook in Esports is Epic
Esports is expected to continue its massive growth rate. According to the Global Institute of Sport, the worldwide revenue of the Esports market is projected to reach $4.8 billion in 2025 with an annual growth rate of 5.56%. They predict that by 2029, Esports will have 896 million users worldwide.
Program Courses
Core courses include:
- Esports Basics
- Esports Business
- Introduction to Business Analytics
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Business Finance Principles of Marketing
- Management and Organization
- Business Capstone
- Operations Management
- Multinational Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Management of Sports Industries
- Sport Marketing
- Sport Event Management
View the entire curriculum and program outcomes in our Academic Catalog.
Our Pompea College of Business is Among the Top 6 Percent Worldwide
Our Pompea College of Business has been accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since 2015, and in 2020 that accreditation was renewed through the 2024-2025 academic year. AACSB accreditation means that our Pompea College of Business has passed a rigorous set of standards. The faculty, students, programs, and research have been closely examined and judged to be of exceptionally high standards. AACSB accreditation means our Pompea College of Business has proven to be among the best in business education anywhere in the world. This quality is recognized across the globe by top employers, other universities, and recruiters. Graduates from AACSB-accredited schools are recognized and generally receive higher, more competitive salaries.
Learn from professors who are dedicated to your success.
Meet Our Faculty
Our faculty are leaders and innovators in their fields, bringing both deep professional experience and academic rigor to the classroom.