Esports Studies Major

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.

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.

Game with the Bears

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

Explore your potential career paths

Gaming is just the start. We'll give you the specialized training to climb the ranks of the esports industry.

Missouri State offers scholarships for top perfoming players on its competitive esports team.

Scholarships and financial aid