EGM 500 - Foundations & Emerging Trends in Gaming

3 Credits

Students are introduced to the history of gaming in the world, specifically electronic gaming in the past 50 years, as well as Esports in the world today. Topics to be covered are the current state of the multi-billion-dollar industry, the emerging trends in the market and the current state of competitive play. The course will emphasize the organizational and cultural changes that have taken place and their overall impact on society.