2024-2025 Catalog
Professional Esports Production (ESPT-BS), B.S.
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Bachelor of Science
With the rapid growth of competitive video gaming in recent years, opportunities in professional esports disciplines are becoming widely prevalent. The Professional Esports Production program combines creative prowess with technical expertise to prepare students for careers in one of the booming fields. With focus areas in Production, Content Creation, Streaming, and Interactive User Interface Design, students learn to produce and distribute creative content; use equipment to setup, host, and stream professional esports events; and develop programmable screen overlays and user interfaces. The recommended concentrations allow students to further expand in-depth knowledge in specific areas such as Coaching and Event Management. Multiple hands-on courses provide students with real-world experience and long-term career opportunities upon graduation.
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Program Outcomes
- Apply technical knowledge used by Esports professionals throughout pre-production including facility set up, hosting, broadcasting, administration, and marketing.
- Utilize established Esports jargon (oral, written, visual) to capably communicate within face-to-face and electronic settings.
- Analyze situations and solve technical, administrative, player, and team problems typical in Esports.
- Understand and mitigate cross-cultural/physical barriers in international Esports contexts.
- Evaluate and implement ethical, safe, and healthy strategies for Esports staff, athletes, and viewers.
- Produce and distribute Esports content (live and recorded) for a wide audience.
New Student Admission Requirements
- Minimum 2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
- Minimum ACT Score of 17 or SAT Score of 900
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- Combined college or university GPA of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) from all institutions attended.
- 12 credit hours or more.
In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements.
University Requirements - 41 to 42 Credits Required
First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 2 Credits Required
All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100 course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy
University General Education Requirements - 39 to 40 Credits Required
Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for a bachelor’s degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage
Communication Competency - 12 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)
Quantitative Literacy Competency - 3 to 4 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)
Natural Sciences Competency - 6 Credits Required
Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course.
Culture Competency - 9 Credits Required
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one 200 level or higher course.
Self and Society Competency - 9 Credits Required
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines, have at least one 200 level or higher course, and at least one Self and Society Foundation course.
United States (U.S.) Diversity Competency - Course Required Met in Self and Society Competency
If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the United States (U.S.) Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes.
Global Diversity Competency - Course Required Met in Self and Society Competency
If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the Global Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes.
Collaboration Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements
If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Collaboration attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes.
Problem Solving Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements
If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Problem Solving attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes.
College Requirements - 79 Credits Required
Major Courses - 34 Credits Required
Required Business Courses - 27 Credits Required
Industry Related Courses - 6 Credits Required
Concentration - 12 Credits Required (Advisor Approval)
Choose one concentration.
Coaching and Psychology Concentration (CAPS) - 12 Credits Required
Event Management Concentration (ESEV) - 12 Credits Required
General Concentration (GESP) - 12 Credits Required
Notes
- Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
- Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements.
University Graduation Requirements
These are the minimum graduation requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University:
- All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
- A minimum of 120 credits must be earned.
- A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
- A minimum of 30 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.
- A minimum of 40 credits of 300 level or higher courses must be earned.
Programmatic Graduation Requirements
These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:
- All requirements as specified in the College Requirements section must be met.
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