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Benedict College (BC) is building a dynamic, student-centered Esports ecosystem that reflects the institution’s commitment to innovation, excellence, and access within the HBCU community. Established under the School of Education, Health and Human Services, BC Esports brings together competitive play, academic and career pathways, and community engagement to prepare students for opportunities across the gaming and interactive media industry.
Since launch, BC Esports has invested in dedicated Esports facilities, structured team coaching, and event production capabilities that support competition, content creation, and workforce development experiences for students. The program emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and digital skills that translate from the arena to industry roles across broadcast, marketing, game production, and IT.
BC Esports is expanding competitive and developmental opportunities through varsity, junior varsity, and club participation to welcome students at all experience levels while building a sustainable competitive pipeline. The program also connects students to national HBCU Esports initiatives and collegiate leagues, aligning competition with academic success and professional development.
As part of a leading HBCU, Benedict College pairs Esports participation with a strong liberal arts and STEAM education, experiential learning, and industry partnerships that enhance career readiness. Students benefit from Benedict’s student success infrastructure, internship pathways, and alumni network while pursuing their passion for gaming in an inclusive, high-impact learning environment.
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 The Benedict Esports Administration major seeks to prepare students to work in the Esports professional, collegiate, public schools, and recreational arenas. Special focus is given to this electronic form of sports through various virtual sporting competitions using video games. Students who pursue a career in Esports will be able to work in several professions to include Esports Administration, Event Management, Marketing, Media, Broadcasting, Sales, Information and Technology, Coaching, Analytics, Education, and Entertainment.
Benedict College has been a transformational place of learning since its doors were opened in 1870. From then to today, Benedict College has been a leader in many different façades, including blazing the trail for new and innovative majors and minors that will prepare students to be successful post-graduation. One of Benedict College’s most recent majors and minors that have been developed to do just that is Esports Administration. With Esports growing popularity around the world, and its already existing popularity among teenage and young adult minorities, Benedict College, while most of the world was focusing on what they had during the height of COVID-19, took the bold step to introduce Esports Administration to attract students who wanted to turn their hobby into a career. This historic rollout earned Benedict College the distinct honor of being the first HBCU with a major and minor in Esports Administration. Under the leadership of President Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, Vice President for Academic Affairs Janeen Witty, and the faculty and supporters of the School of Education, Health and Human Services, this program has tripled in the number of students who have declared from year one to year three and are attracting students from all over the country who want to study Esports while having an HBCU experience. Along with being the first HBCU with an Esports major and minor, we offer certifications, which will be in partnership with Blaze Fire Games, an Esports Club Team, and we also opened up a state-of-the-art Esports Lab, the first at an HBCU, that rivals most in the country. Our major and minor includes courses in Esports Event Management, Marketing, Media, Broadcasting, Coaching, Analytics, and Game Design.
The Esports industry has experienced remarkable growth in recent years and has emerged as a promising career path for students. Several factors contribute to this growth, making it an attractive field to consider include:Â
Program Snapshot
Modality: In-Person
Degree: Bachelor of Science Degree
Program Highlights:
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Global Competitive Gaming Culture & Performance:
This course is an overview of the contemporary gaming culture and scene. Information includes a timeline from the first Esports tournament to the professionalized present. The different professional genres are exposed to the students, as gamers’ personality traits and lifestyle will be assessed and revealed. Contend information will identify elite players’ skill levels, players’ status, and income levels. This course gives advice and examples of life lessons to solve gender, ethnic, club, athletic team, and league issues and challenges.
Esports Sponsorship and Funding:
This course aims to provide the students with the principles of economics, budgeting, and finance as it applies to the sport industry. Special emphasis will be placed on calculating profits and losses for sport organizations; tracking and graphing financial trends of revenues and expenses; analyzing revenues after factoring in inflation costs to determine adjusted profits or losses; and determining, evaluating, and reporting causes for trends and anomalies. The course materials will include ways to: analyze the financial value of sport franchises, evaluate revenue categories to determine viability, and analyze and discuss the impact of collective bargaining agreements on the economic matter of franchises.
Benedict College has appointed Myron Jones, MBA as Professor and Head Coach, further advancing the College’s leadership in HBCU esports education and competition. Jones joins Benedict after serving as St. Andrews University’s Head Esports Coach and instructor, where he led the program through coaching transitions and competitive growth while teaching in game and interactive media-related disciplines. His background includes progressive roles from assistant to interim and then head coach at St. Andrews, reflecting a track record of player development, team leadership, and program building in collegiate Esports. At Benedict, Jones will oversee varsity, junior varsity, and club initiatives while contributing to Esports curriculum delivery, aligning competitive excellence with classroom learning and workforce readiness in areas such as broadcasting, marketing, and Esports operations.
The appointment underscores Benedict College’s comprehensive Esports strategy, which integrates academic pathways like the Esports Administration major with hands-on competitive and industry experiences for students. Benedict’s Esports ecosystem has been shaped through collaborations and experiential opportunities that elevate student learning and connect Tigers to the broader esports industry and HBCU esports community. Jones’s dual role as Professor and Head Coach will enhance cross-campus engagement, bolster competitive pipelines, and expand career-connected learning for Benedict students as the program continues to innovate and grow its impact regionally and nationally.
BC Esports will take place on September 2. The 2025-26 year will mark BC’s inaugural season competing in the National Association of Collegiate Esports or (NACE). Players will compete in several titles including Call of Duty, League of Legends, Rocket League, Smash Bros., Valorant, and more. To secure your spot in tryouts, please complete the following link
BC Esports hosted BC Esports NEXT on October 4, 2025, a one-day showcase/tailgate on the campus of Benedict College. While on campus, attendees had the opportunity to engage with current BC Gamer Scholars as well as administrators. They toured campus facilities and received a personal shuttle to Charlie W. Johnson Stadium for a VIP Gamer tailgating experience.