Date of Award
12-14-2015
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
First Advisor
Mark Nagel
Abstract
This research study investigates private college and university admission’s officers levels of familiarity of the electronic sports (eSports) industry along with determining the level of emphasis universities place on academics and co-curricular activities. A thorough examination of the professional eSports space is extensively detailed providing information about the history of video games, the development of professional eSports, and the development of collegiate eSports. Additionally, examination of trends in higher education, especially as it relates to private institutions, is explained in detail. With the eSports industry continuing to expand, this study is timely as small private colleges and universities are searching for new, innovative solutions to increase enrollment.
Rights
© 2015, Kenny Sugishita
Recommended Citation
Sugishita, K.(2015). Campus Knowledge of eSports. (Master's thesis). Retrieved from https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/3296