Full Sail kicks off new degree program tackling game business, esports

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Full Sail University announced a new undergraduate degree program this week focused on schooling students in the video game business and esports.

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The university said the program will educate students on “the industry knowledge and business tools needed to drive the implementation of innovative approaches to the marketing and execution of effective campaigns, events, and strategies across the landscape of video games and esports.”

The accelerated bachelor’s degree can be completed as quickly as 20 months on campus or 29 months online.

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“The gaming and esports industries are rapidly evolving, and the launch of this degree program will help support the business, operations and continued growth of each industry,” program director RaeLynn McAfee said.

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