A real, structured industry
Global esports revenue passed $2 billion in 2025. Brand sponsorships, broadcast rights, and live events drive serious careers behind the scenes.
About the Program
What is the Esports Diploma?
This is one of Canada's only structured diploma programs treating esports as a legitimate industry. The curriculum covers tournament operations, team and player management, sponsorship and partnerships, broadcast production, and the business and legal frameworks that hold competitive gaming together.
Students collaborate with Vancouver-area orgs on real tournaments and finish with a portfolio of event credits, broadcast clips, and management deliverables.
Why It Matters
Why esports, why now?
Canada is investing
Vancouver and Toronto host professional teams, broadcast studios, and major LAN events. Local hiring is steady and growing.
Transferable to all of entertainment
Skills in event ops, broadcast, sponsorship, and community apply across music festivals, traditional sports, and content companies.
Pathways
Where graduates go
Direct to Industry
- Tournament Coordinator
- Team Operations Assistant
- Broadcast Producer
- Community Manager
- Sponsorship & Partnerships Coordinator
Adjacent Industries
- Traditional sports event production
- Live music and festival ops
- Streaming platform partnerships
- Game studio publishing teams
Further Study
- Bachelor of Sport Management
- Specialize in marketing or PR
- Bridge into business or media degree
- Specialize in broadcast production
Earning Potential
What graduates earn in Canada
Salary ranges reflect typical Canadian market rates as of 2026 for behind-the-scenes esports and event roles.
Entry Level
$45K – $60K
First role within 12 months. Tournament coordinator, broadcast assistant, community manager.
Mid Career
$65K – $95K
Two to four years in. Team operations manager, broadcast producer, partnerships lead.
Senior & Specialist
$100K – $150K+
Five+ years. Director of esports, head of broadcast, league commissioner, founder of an org.
Curriculum
What you'll study
Module 1 · The Esports Industry
- Industry history and current landscape
- Major titles and their ecosystems
- Stakeholders: orgs, publishers, leagues
- Regional differences (NA, EU, APAC)
Module 2 · Event Operations
- Tournament formats and brackets
- Venue, technical, and staffing logistics
- Player and team coordination
- Risk, safety, and contingency planning
Module 3 · Broadcast Production
- OBS, vMix, and streaming workflows
- Casting and observer fundamentals
- Graphics packages and overlays
- Multi-camera live production
Module 4 · Team & Player Management
- Player contracts and welfare
- Coaching staff structures
- Bootcamps and team logistics
- Mental health and longevity
Module 5 · Business of Esports
- Sponsorship decks and pitching
- Brand partnerships and activation
- Community and content strategy
- Legal, IP, and Canadian regulations
Capstone · Run a Real Tournament
- Plan, market, and execute a live event
- Produce a full broadcast
- Secure a sponsor and report results
- Industry mentor evaluation
Admissions
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