Apr 19, 2024

2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog

2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

Minor in Esports Industry Professions (19-22)

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This minor prepares students for a possible career in the Esports industry. Students wishing to declare for the minor in ESports Industry Professions should reach out to the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education. Students in this minor must receive a grade of C or better in each of the required courses and electives. All university majors, including those housed in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, may declare the minor in Esports Industry Professions.

Required Coursework

LESM 202 - Introduction to the Esports Industry Credits: 3
LESM 302 - Strategies in the Esports Industry Credits: 3

Select one of the following

KNPE 151 - ESports: General Gaming Credits: 1
KNPE 152 - ESports: Real-time Strategy Gaming Credits: 1
KNPE 153 - ESports: Sports Gaming Credits: 1
KNPE 154 - ESports: Online Battle Gaming Credits: 1

Select four of the following from at least two different departments (12-15)

ARTD 273 - Introduction to Time Arts I Credits: 3
ARTD 303 - Video Art Credits: 3
ARTD 373 - 3-D Animation Credits: 3
ARTD 466 - Intermedia Arts Credits: 3
COMD 330 - Neuroscience of Communication and Associated Behaviors Credits: 3
CSCI 240 - Computer Programming in C++ Credits: 4
CSCI 241 - Intermediate Programming Credits: 4
CSCI 360 - Computer Programming in Assembler Language Credits: 4
ETT 211 - Technology in a Diverse Society Credits: 3
ETT 229 - Computers in Education Credits: 3
KNPE 310 - Psychological Aspects of Sport and Exercise Credits: 3
LESM 360 - Sport Event and Facility Management Credits: 3
LESM 365 - Communication Strategies in Sport Credits: 3
LESM 442 - Promotion and Marketing of Sport Programs Credits: 3
LESM 452 - Advanced Experience in Sport Management Credits: 3
LESM 453 - Advanced Experience in Esports Industry Credits: 3
LESM 492 - Seminar in Sport Management Credits: 3
Students must take 3 credits of this course.
MGMT 217 - Legal Environment of Business Credits: 3
MGMT 333 - Principles of Management Credits: 3
OR MGMT 335 - Managing Individuals, Teams, and Organizations Credits: 3
MKTG 295 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
PHIL 337 - Business Ethics Credits: 3
Other minor-coordinator approved electives