Game Development I: Introduction to Games
This course provides students with a broad overview of the games industry. It covers the state of the industry, the societal impact of games, and the fundamentals of game creation. Additionally, students will explore the different genres of games and improve their understanding of the heuristics and aesthetics of play.

ESM I: Introduction to eSports Management
The course involves an experiential learning component that will allow students firsthand experience in analyzing the marketplace and helping local esports companies with various esports related tasks. We will also assist Becker College and the surrounding Boston-area community by generating awareness of this new phenomenon and helping to create activities to drive the growth of esports in the community.

ESM II: Convention, Event and Trade Show Planning
One of the major ways in which games are marketed to consumers is the convention. Shows like the Tokyo Game Show, PAX and E3 attract audiences ranging from 60,000 – 300,000 and serve as one of the best opportunities for game studios to generate excitement and favorable word-of-mouth for upcoming projects. Successfully executing a company presence at one of these shows requires a working understanding of budgeting, goal-setting, demo creation, logistics, staffing, merchandising, and ROI evaluation, all topics covered in this course.

ESM III: Distribution of Games
The role of a publisher in the games industry is to ensure that a game can get in front of its audience successfully. To do that, a publisher must consider a variety of distribution strategies and channels. This course explains the role of a publisher in game distribution and details the various channels by which a game can be distributed.