MBA in E-Sports Management

• Degree Programme: MBA 90 ECTS credits
• Language: English
• Mode of Study: On campus in Germany
• Accreditation: Accredited in line with German and European standards
• Recognition: Your degree is Internationally recognised and can easily be transferred to another country
• Study Duration: 18 months

Immerse yourself in our comprehensive MBA E-Sports Management in Germany curriculum that offers you the vital skills and knowledge to excel in this captivating industry. The course content provokes a dynamic learning environment, providing a deep understanding of business management tailored specifically towards the ambitious and innovative ecosystem of E-Sports.

Upon completion, you will be:

• Proficient in Leadership and Strategic Management within the realm of E-Sports.
• Equipped with insights into E-Sports Marketing and Event Management.
• Adept in Corporate Finance and Managerial Economics.

Compulsory Modules

1. Leadership — 5 ECTS
2. Innovation and Entrepreneurship — 5 ECTS
3. Corporate Finance — 5 ECTS
4. International Marketing — 5 ECTS
5. Managerial Economics — 5 ECTS
6. Performance Measurement — 5 ECTS
7. Strategic Management — 5 ECTS
8. Business Ethics and Corporate Governance — 5 ECTS
9. Operations and Information Management — 5 ECTS

Electives Overview

1. E-Sports Management — 10 ECTS
2. E-Sports Marketing and Event Management — 10 ECTS

Master Thesis

1. Capstone Project Thesis & Defence — 25 ECTS

With this programme, you’ll have access to human and AI-powered tutoring.

Your tutors will be available to answer any questions, and you’ll have recurring appointments where you can discuss course topics with them and other students.

Syntea, IU’s AI-powered tutor, will be available 24/7 to guide you through your courses and prepare you for exams.

Study your way, and master working with AI at the same time.

E-Sports Event Organizer

As an E-Sports Event Organizer, your role will include planning, coordinating, and delivering successful E-Sports events. Responsibilities include liaising with sponsors, managing budgets, coordinating with internal and external teams, and ensuring a seamless event experience.

E-Sports Manager

As an E-Sports Manager, you will be responsible for managing players, strategising game plans and overseeing the team's training schedules. Your role will also include negotiation of contracts, sponsorship deals, and overall management of the team's logistics and administrative tasks.

E-Sports Marketing Specialist

As an E-Sports Marketing Specialist, you will create comprehensive marketing strategies that raise awareness of your team or event. Your duties may include managing social media platforms, generating engaging content, and planning advertising campaigns.

General admission requirements

• Completed, undergraduate degree with 210 ECTS credits
• Your degree must be from a state or state-recognised higher education institution/university
• You must have achieved a final grade of at least “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent in your previous undergraduate degree
• Proof of at least one year’s professional work experience completed prior to the start of study programme. Work experience must have been gained after completion of your undergraduate studies

Admission Interview

Once your application and documents are submitted, you will be invited to a 15-minute online interview conducted by our admission team. During the interview we will discuss your academic background, reasons for pursuing further study, and career objectives.

Work experience

• Proof of at least one year’s qualified work experience completed prior to the start of the study programme (the work experience must be gained after the completion of your undergraduate studies).
• You can provide us a translation of your employment contract and your pay slip or you can ask your company to fill out this form in English, sign it, apply the company stamp and send it to us

English language skills

• IELTS (at least 6.5 points)
• TOEFL IBT (at least 90 points)
• Cambridge certificate (B2 First with min. score of 176)
• Citizenship: If you are from a country where English is the official and educational language, your passport can serve as proof of English proficiency.