Explore the World of Esports
The Esports Minor at Texas Wesleyan University provides students with an opportunity to delve into the world of esports, gaming, and social media. Whether you're a passionate gamer or someone intrigued by the business, content or event sides of esports and creator culture, this minor provides a comprehensive overview of the field and its growing job opportunities in esports.
Why Choose the Esports Minor?
Interdisciplinary Curriculum: Courses span mass communication, digital media, and entrepreneurship, giving students a well-rounded look at modern communication through the lens of esports and gaming.
Future-Ready Skills: Learn transferable skills in storytelling, collaboration, production, and branding that are relevant to many industries—including computer gaming jobs and jobs in the video game industry.
Passion-Driven Learning: Explore your interests in gaming, creator culture, and digital media through hands-on, engaging coursework that meets you where your passions are.
Student Experiences
"The courses offered through the Esports Minor have given me great opportunities to gain hands-on experience with event planning and content creation. This has helped me professionally by allowing me to become familiar with marketing equipment and improving my social skills. I didn’t expect to meet so many industry professionals, especially through esports-focused classes like Events in Esports and Content Creation. This minor has been the most exciting and rewarding part of my academic experience."
— Bryce Edwards, Marketing Major
Curriculum Highlights
The minor comprises courses designed to equip students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills relevant to careers in esports and the broader gaming industry jobs:
- MCO 2318: Social Media – Study of social media strategy, trends, and platform-specific content.
- MCO 2312: Mobile Productions and Streaming – Techniques in mobile content creation and live streaming.
- MCO 3302: Survey of Esports – An overview of the esports industry, its history, and current trends.
- MCO 3303: Content Creation in Esports & Gaming – Techniques and tools for producing engaging esports content.
- MCO 4302: Events in Esports – Planning and executing esports events, from tournaments to live streams.
- BUA 4342: Entrepreneurship – Foundational principles for launching ventures within the esports space.
Facilities and Resources
While our program emphasizes theoretical knowledge, students also have access to:
- Digital Media Labs – Equipped with industry-standard software for content creation and editing.
- Collaborative Spaces – Areas designed for team projects and strategy discussions.
- Esports Department – Home to competitive teams, content creation, and community engagement—offering a behind-the-scenes look into the operational side of collegiate esports jobs.
- Assignment-Specific Access to Esports Facilities – Students in select classes may gain limited access to esports facilities to work on specific assignments.
Future-Ready Skills
The Esports Minor is designed to help you develop practical, creative, and professional skills that apply to a wide range of fields—including positions in the video game industry, gaming developer roles, and coding games. Whether you're heading into marketing, media, business, or the video game industry, here's what you'll gain:
- Experience in digital content creation and storytelling across platforms
- Foundational skills in event planning, logistics, and team collaboration
- Exposure to marketing and branding principles through gaming culture
- Hands-on practice using industry-standard tools for video, design, and communication
- Confidence in presenting, leading projects, and adapting to new media trends
Interested in jobs in esports or the gaming industry? This minor provides a strong foundation for entering the field with specialized knowledge and a portfolio of real-world experience.
Get Involved
Ready to turn your passion for gaming into a career path with real-world relevance and growing demand in esports jobs and computer gaming jobs?
Consult Your Advisor: Discuss how the Esports Minor fits into your academic plan.
Contact Us: For more information, reach out to esports@txwes.edu.