University of Nevada to start teaching Esports this Fall

Yes, what you read in the title is true. You will be able to study video games at college now, or at least at Nevada’s University as it was announced by the International Gaming Institute division of the University.

“Esports is the hottest topic in every board room on the Strip, particularly with respect to Millennials,” said Robert Rippee, director of the Hospitality Lab and eSports Lab. “What better place to begin the journey to understand its relevance and application to the casino and hospitality industry than right here at UNLV?”

The course will let students explore multiple aspects of esports, and learn about esports as it applies to the casino industry. They’ll learn about the different titles and genres of esports, and will work with data related to gamer and fan behaviors to develop strategies for attracting Millenials. They’ll also learn how to design competitive events and improve existing esports experience models. The course will feature guest speakers from game developers, tournament organizers, platform developer, regulatory experts, and gaming executives. Students will also attend and participate in esports events.