Mar 23, 2026

2024-2026 Academic Catalog

Esports and Business with Information Technology Track, B.A.S.

Location(s): Dickinson Campus, Online, DSUlive, Bismarck Campus

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Overview

The Bachelor of Applied Science - Esports and Business with Information Technology Track is a major within the School of Business and Entrepreneurship. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.

The Bachelor of Applied Science Degree is intended to build on an Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) but can be pursued independently by completing 120 semester hours at DSU and meeting the minimum requirements for graduation. This program prepares students for entry level positions in esports-related business, coaching, or esports IT.

Degree Requirements:

General Education Courses
Major Courses
Elective courses

Degree available in Bismarck, Williston, DSUlive, and online.

The Bachelor of Applied Science Business Degree can build on a completed associate’s degree or can be pursued independently by completing all 120 semester hours at DSU and meeting the minimum requirements listed below.

Career Options

Why should you pursue a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Business?

The Bachelor of Applied Science degree in esports and business- information technology track combines coursework in computer science with business fundamentals and an emphasis on esports. Opportunities after graduation range from contributing to product development, coaching, marketing, and communications.

Possible Career Paths

Esports Coaching
Director of Esport Sales
Esports Software Development Engineer
Esports Marketing Communications Specialist
Esports Content Producer
Esports Gaming Product Manager
Esports Reporter

Requirements

General Education

Subtotal: 40

Business Courses

ACCT 200 - Elements of Accounting I Credits: 3
ACCT 201 - Elements of Accounting II Credits: 3
ACCT 301 - Computerized Accounting Credits: 3
ACCT 315 - Business Law I Credits: 3
BADM 336 - Management and Leadership Credits: 3
BOTE 210 - Business Communication Credits: 3
BOTE 247 - Spreadsheet Applications Credits: 3
ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
OR
ECON 202 - Principles of Macro-Economics Credits: 3
ENTR 366 - Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
FIN 326 - Managerial Finance Credits: 3
MRKT 301 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3

Subtotal: 33

Esports Core (Offered through UND collaboration)

COMM 346 - Sports Communication Credits: 3
OR
COMM 350 - Sports Journalism Credits: 3
ESPT 129 - Esports I Credits: 1-3
ESPT 139 - Esports II Credits: 1-3
AND/OR
ESPT 159 - Esports III Credits: 1-3
ESPT 201 - Introduction to Esports Credits: 3
ESPT 330 - Introduction to Game Studies Credits: 3
ESPT 340 - Esports and Healthy Gaming Credits: 3
ESPT 350 - Game Design for Esports Credits: 3
ESPT 410 - Moral Principles in Esports Credits: 3
SPRT 310 - Economics of Sports Credits: 3
OR
SPRT 320 - Sports Financial Management Credits: 3
KIN 491 - Esports Capstone Credits: 3

Subtotal: 25-28

Competitive play with the DSU Esports team competitive play will satisfy the 129/139/159 requirement with documentation from the DSU Esports Coach.

*Students may take the coaching or information technology track or may choose electives to satisfy remaining credits towards 120 semester hours required for graduation.

Information Technology Track

CSCI 120 - Computer Programming I Credits: 3
CSCI 160 - Computer Science I Credits: 4
CSCI 210 - PC Hardware and Software Mgmt Credits: 3
CSCI 221 - Fundamentals of Cyber Security and Cloud Computing Credits: 3

Subtotal: 13

Elective/Transfer Credit Hours Option: DSU or UND Esports Electives at 200-400 prefix level for remainder of credits required to reach 120 semester hours for graduation.

Total: 120

Semester Sequence

First Semester

ACCT 200 - Elements of Accounting I Credits: 3
CSCI 101 - Introduction to Computers Credits: 3
ENGL 110 - College Composition I Credits: 3
KIN 129 - Esports I Credits: 3
MATH 103 - College Algebra Credits: 3
UNIV 100 - Freshman Seminar Credits: 1

Subtotal: 17

Second Semester

ACCT 201 - Elements of Accounting II Credits: 3
COMM 110 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credits: 3
ENGL 120 - College Composition II Credits: 3
HPER 100 - Concepts of Fitness & Wellness Credits: 2
KIN 139 - Esports II Credits: 3

Subtotal: 14

Third Semester

BOTE 247 - Spreadsheet Applications Credits: 3
CSCI 120 - Computer Programming I Credits: 3
ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
OR
ECON 202 - Principles of Macro-Economics Credits: 3
General Education - Literature Course Credits: 3
KIN 159 - Esports III Credits: 3

Subtotal: 15

Fourth Semester

BOTE 210 - Business Communication Credits: 3
CSCI 160 - Computer Science I Credits: 4
General Education - Creative Expression Course Credits: 3
General Education - Human Behavior and Governance Course Credits: 3
KIN 243 - Introduction to Esports Coaching Credits: 3

Subtotal: 16

Fifth Semester

ACCT 301 - Computerized Accounting Credits: 3
COMM 216 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
CSCI 210 - PC Hardware and Software Mgmt Credits: 3
General Education - Natural Science Course/Lab Credits: 4
KIN 340 - Esports and Healthy Gaming Credits: 3

Subtotal: 16

Sixth Semester

BADM 336 - Management and Leadership Credits: 3
CSCI 221 - Fundamentals of Cyber Security and Cloud Computing Credits: 3
FIN 326 - Managerial Finance Credits: 3
KIN 343 - Esports Credits: 3
Electives 300-400 level Credits: 3

Subtotal: 15

Seventh Semester

ACCT 315 - Business Law I Credits: 3
MRKT 301 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
Electives 300-400 level Credits: 3
Electives 300-400 level Credits: 3
Electives 300-400 level Credits: 3

Subtotal: 15

Eighth Semester

ENTR 366 - Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
Electives 300-400 level Credits: 3
Electives 300-400 level Credits: 3
Electives 300-400 level Credits: 3

Subtotal: 12

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to apply the theories and practice of management. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, and X. )
Students will be able to apply the concepts, theories, and practices involved in international business. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and X.)
Students will be able to recommend strategic decision alternatives using business concepts and theories. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and X.)
Students will be able to apply the conceptual framework of financial accounting and reporting in business. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, and X.)
Students will be able to solve fundamental problems in financial management. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, and X.)