In the meantime, we invite you to explore other outstanding academic pathways within the Missouri State University School of Health Sciences.
Programs such as Sport and Recreation Administration offer dynamic, career-focused opportunities that align closely with the skills and interests often found in Esports, including leadership, event management, marketing, and organizational strategy.
We encourage you to review the full list of available programs within the School of Health Sciences to find an option that fits your goals.
Our team is committed to helping you find the right fit and supporting your success every step of the way. Please contact us for questions or more information.
Why major in esports at Missouri State?
- Get paid to game – Esports are the present and future. Revenues and job opportunities continue to rise.
- Level up your education – Our program teaches you all aspects – development, promotion and management – of being an esports professional.
- Go beyond playing – You don't have to be a star player to succeed in esports. With an esports degree, you could be an announcer, producer, coach and more.
- Join the battlegrounds – MSU has a vibrant esports community. Whether you're a social or competitive gamer, you'll find the best match for you.
Earn a bachelor's degree in esports
Use the four-year plan as a guide for your overall schedule.
Already have a major? We also offer an esports certificate, which is a specialized set of courses that can be completed in less time.
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What are esports?
Esports (electronic sports) is competitive video gaming. Players and teams compete against each other in leagues or tournaments.
Esports are like traditional sports, except the games are played on a computer or console (Xbox, PlayStation, etc.).
Common esports games include first-person shooters (FPS), real-time strategy (RTS), multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA), and sports simulations.
Careers in Esports
Gaming is just the start. We'll give you the specialized training to climb the ranks
of the esports industry.
Esports scholarships
Missouri State offers scholarships for top performing players on its competitive esports team.
You can also explore other options for scholarships and financial aid.
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