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 Be a part of the Esports Ecosystem
with Metropolitan Community College

International Esports Management Diploma
> ​Program Description

The International Esports Management diploma program provides students with the opportunity to turn their passion for playing video games into a viable career in the esports industry, which has grown tremendously over the past decade. As the industry continues to evolve and grow at an increasing rate, the career prospects and the need for industry-leading professionals is also growing. In order to satisfy the need for high-end leaders in the esports industry, the International Esports Management Program is uniquely designed to train and educate students on the history, development, concept, culture, and management of esports teams and related organizations. Graduates are prepared to take part in this fast-growing industry and are able to choose to seek further education or take a variety of career opportunities upon completion of the program.

> ​Program Highlights

  • The FIRST of its kind in BC

  • Intensive in learning, yet flexible in schedule

  • Business and management oriented

  • Academic and career-oriented, graduates may pursue further education or seek for career in the ever-evolving industry.

  • A unique program with real-life esports competition project management and organization

  • State-of-the-art simulation and training facilities

  • A broad selection of career prospect

  • Team-based teaching and discussion sessions

> ​Program Overview

Credential Offered

Diploma

Length of Program

60-120 Full-time/Part-time weeks 

Number of Courses

20

Number of Credits

60

Total Contact Hours

1,200

Method of Delivery

In-Class

Semester Schedule

Fall (September - December)

Winter (January - April)

Summer (May - August)

Location

Vancouver Main Campus

900 - 549 Howe Street

Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6C 2C2

> Admission Requirement

  • Completion of High School or at least 19 years of age as mature student, and meet one of the language requirements

  • Grade of C+ for English 12 or equivalent in a Canadian Secondary School, or

  • IELTS-Academic of 5.5 overall, or equivalent internationally recognized third party tests such as TOEFL IBT or CAEL, or

  • Successful completion of English Preparation for Academic Studies (EPAS), or Business Communication Program, or

  • Successfully passing the College’s language proficiency exam with 75%

> Tuition & Fees

  • Application fee:    CAD$200 (Domestic & International)

  • Tuition:

    • Domestic:

      • Program Total:  CAD$19,800, equivalent to CAD$330 per credit (CAD$990 per course)

      • Textbooks / Course Materials:    CAD$2,800

      • Equipment Improvement Fee:    CAD$1,200

    • International: 

      • Program Total: CAD$34,200, equivalent to CAD$570 per credit (CAD$1,710 per course)

      • Textbooks / Course Materials:     CAD$2,800

      • Equipment Improvement Fee:     CAD$1,200

  • Other Fee(s):        CAD$1,200 Campus and Equipment Improvement Fee per year

> Application Deadline

  • 4 weeks prior to starting of classes

  • late admission possible based on intake*

> Graduaion Requirement

Successfully complete all courses including the final CapStone Project in teams

This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.

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