Collegiate Esports and Career Planning
by Stephane Muller · Coursera
Short UC Irvine course from Coursera's Esports Specialization examining industry issues such as league franchising and player streaming, plus collegiate esports programs and scholarships. Learners come away understanding career pathways into esports beyond professional play.
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