Esports Business Management HND HND HND

Our innovative HND Esports Business Management programme will engage and inspire future talent to gain employment in a rapidly emerging industry. <br/><br/>Esports is an international sporting phenomenon within the global and digital marketplace, in 2021 the community had more than 3.24 billion video gamers across the globe. <br/><br/>The sector in the UK currently supports over 1,200 jobs and is rapidly growing. The course will draw upon the continued success of this national and international industry and provide a programme that will educate and inspire the next generation of industry professionals. <br/><br/>The fundamental aspects of esports will be the cornerstone of the course, collaborating with grassroot online communities, esports tournament organisers, gaming innovators, publishers, and working with national/international governing bodies. <br/><br/>This course has been developed with the help of industry leaders, meaning every module has been carefully considered and will help build the skills needed by future professionals in the esports industry. <br/><br/>You will be studying in a bespoke immersive environment, built to host the digital requirements of the course. This includes an esports tournament arena, broadcasting equipment and an esports lab for teaching, learning, and gaming. <br/><br/>BE INDUSTRY READY<br/><br/>The esports market has boomed in recent years with increasing demand from viewers wanting to watch the most popular gamers in the world. The coverage of esports is only increasing, with demand expected to grow to 640.8 million viewers of esports worldwide by 2025. In turn, this growth is creating thousands of jobs in this industry and fresh demand for graduates with specific skills and knowledge. This is your perfect opportunity to turn your interests into a stable, successful and fulfilling career. <br/>Located across England, Institutes of Technology (IoTs) are a national network of partnerships between local colleges, universities, and leading employers. <br/><br/>We are a proud partner in the Greater Manchester Institute of Technology. This means as a student on this course you will benefit from being part of the University of Salford community, with access to our facilities and support, and taught by our tutors. You will also be part of the GMIoT network, with access to additional events and activities. <br/><br/>Following on from the level 5 HND programme, you will also have the opportunity to complete a BSc top-up degree to further your knowledge and refine your skills. <br/><br/>After assisting a passionate team at Salford University on their esports-related workshops, the Esports Business Management academic program is a fantastic opportunity for students, in love with the world of esports/gaming, to learn and develop their skills professionally, across a multitude of sectors, at a high academic standard before transitioning into the industry.” - Kieran Wood – Co-Founder & Operations and Commercial Lead, Horizon Union.