Sports & Esports
Specialisation of the Leisure & Events Management programme
Why this specialisation?
What does the professional bachelor’s specialisation of Sports & Esports entail, and why should you choose it? We will tell you more about it.
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Study overview of the specialisation
The first year of the specialisation is all about getting to know the industry, building a network, and applying the theories in projects. The courses you take cover the fan culture of a particular sport and/or esport, project management related to organising an event, setting up a livestream, and exploring the business side of sports and esports.
You will also dive into the on-site and online fan experience of sports and esports, and then, at the end of the first specialisation year, you will carry out a large project from A to Z with your group for a real client. You will develop a concept, involve stakeholders, create and work with a budget, organise the event, and evaluate how it went.
To get to know each other and the industry better, you will go on two field trips. One trip will be a two-day trip to Belgium and the other will be to Berlin in the middle of the final project. You will also regularly spend a day visiting organisations in the field and we will invite guest speakers to immerse the students in the world of sports and esports.
The second year of the specialisation is all about placements. In Sport & Esports, you will typically complete two 20-week placements. This will allow you to discover where your interests lie and expand your network in the industry. It is also possible to do one 40-week placement if that is what you are more interested in.
You can also choose to spend 20 weeks on an exchange programme abroad at one of our partner universities and do a 20-week placement. This academic year will therefore allow you to expand your network and apply what you learned in school the previous year.
In the final part of the programme, you will take a minor and continue to develop your skills in your graduation project. The order in which you do this is up to you.
You have the following minor options that tie in well with the specialisation:
- Minor of Esports Event & Media Management: English-taught minor focused on developing your strategic skills in esports, in which you organise a real esports event with livestreaming for your client.
- NextGen Topsport Events: Dutch-taught minor in which you learn how to organise a top-level sporting event for the younger generation, looking at mobility, experience, impact, and digitisation.
- Other minors: You can also choose other minors at BUas or other universities of applied sciences.
For your graduation project, you will look for your own assignment, in which you prove that you are ready for the professional field. This assignment can be very practical in nature, helping a real client with a problem, challenge, or advice. This can be very diverse and, as the programme progresses, you will discover where your interests and expertise lie in order to bring this assignment to a successful conclusion.
After completing the graduation assignment, you will take an oral final exam, in which you defend your approach and the results of the graduation assignment and demonstrate that you are ready to start as a Sports & Esports professional.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I enrol in year 2?
Yes, this is possible for every specialisation as long as you meet the requirements for enrolment in year 2 (i.e. the first year of the specialisation). It is important to thoroughly explore the specialisations in order to make the right choice. For more information about Sports & Esports, please contact Liedewei Ratgers ([email protected]).
- How can I get in touch with lecturers of the specialisation?
You are always welcome to contact lecturers of the specialisation. Would you like to know more? Feel free to contact Linn Luijerink at [email protected] or Liedewei Ratgers at [email protected].
- What kinds of clients do students work with?
We have worked with many different clients at Sports & Esports. This varies every year. Examples include Orion Volleybal, De Maaspoort Den Bosch, FC Straat, Breda Guardians, FC Robinstijn, and Urban Living Lab.
- Where can I do my placement?
Anything related to sports and esports. Examples of placement companies are: Creventic, Touché Sportmarketing, Sportvibes, Breda Guardians, TIG Sports, FC Utrecht, NAC Breda, mCon Esports Rotterdam, KNVB, Circuit Zandvoort, Golazo, etc. So, think associations, event organisations, local authorities, professional football organisations, esports teams, and marketing agencies.
- What kind of job can I get after specialising in Sports & Esports?
This is similar to the companies where you can do your placement. There are many different directions you can go in. Many of our alumni end up working for football clubs, marketing agencies, associations, local authorities, and event organisations. In addition, some students find work at charities and foundations.
Experiences Sports & Esports
Lecturer Liedewei works in Sports & Esports
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About this specialisation
This is a specialisation for students of the Leisure & Events Management programme. From the second year onwards, you can choose to attend the specialisation in Sports & Esports.
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