Higher National Diploma (HND) in Esports (Operations Management) at University Centre Peterborough

Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Esports, validated by Pearson, delivered on two fixed days each week at University Centre Peterborough. The Operations Management pathway covers team management, tournament organisation, branding and sponsorship, preparing students for roles such as operations manager or community officer (UCAS code HNS2). Graduates can progress to a top-up degree.

Faculty: ESports  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September or January  |  Location: Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 (Level 4): Esports Ecosystem, Skills and Tactics Analysis, Event Planning and Delivery, Planning an Esports Project, Entrepreneurial Ventures, Branding and Sponsorship, Tournament Operations plus one option. Year 2 (Level 5): Professional Development, Esports Research Project, Global Business and Emerging Markets, Event and Production Financing, Social Media Management plus two options.

Career pathways

Operations management, professional player, coach, branding, business development, marketing, sales and merchandising.

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