9-Month Full-Time Diploma

ESPORTS

EVENT MANAGEMENT

From tournament to triumph — master esports event management through hands-on training,
secure an internship, and launch your career in 9 months.

WHY CHOOSE THIS TRACK?

Industry-Ready Portfolio

Production-Lab Access

Industry-Approved Curriculum

Career Placement Support

Credits Granting

TRACK’S SPECIFICS

Applied College, KAU, Jeddah

100% In-Person

9-Month, Full-Time

Men & Women

Free, No Tuition

OUR CURRICULUM

A curriculum forged in the industry, for the industry.

FOUNDATIONS OF ESPORTS

This course introduces the foundations of esports and league management, covering the history, structure, governance, and cultural impact of competitive gaming. Students gain an understanding of esports ecosystems and the principles behind organizing and regulating competitive leagues.

EVENT PLANNING & OPERATION

This course explores the planning and execution of esports events and tournaments. Students learn tournament formats, event logistics, budgeting, operations management, and event documentation through both theoretical study and practical application.

MARKETING & ENGAGEMENT

This course focuses on esports marketing and community engagement. Students learn to develop data-driven marketing campaigns, promote esports brands and events, and build active fan communities through a combination of strategy and practical application.

BUSINESS & REVENUE MODELS

This course explores the business and financial foundations of esports. Students learn about revenue models, sponsorships, media rights, merchandising, ticketing, budgeting, and ROI analysis, developing the skills needed to build sustainable esports ventures.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

This course explores the roles and relationships of key esports stakeholders, including players, teams, sponsors, and event partners. Students learn stakeholder analysis, communication planning, and relationship management to effectively coordinate interests within esports ecosystems.

BROADCASTING & MEDIA PROD

This course explores the production of live esports broadcasts and media content. Students learn broadcast workflows, production team roles, industry-standard tools, and content creation techniques that enhance storytelling, audience engagement, and viewer retention.

LEAGUE OPS & GROWTH STRATEGY

This course focuses on the operation and growth of esports leagues and competitive ecosystems. Students learn league management, tournament design, rules development, operational planning, and growth strategies while creating and pitching a tournament concept.

OUR KEY PILLARS

From classroom to career.

INDUSTRY-BASED COURSES

Work in a simulated live event environment. You won’t just learn theory; you will plan, manage, and execute esports events from day one using industry-standard tools.

Tournament Operations

Event Production Pipelines

Live Broadcast Management

WORLD-CLASS ENVIRONMENT

Train at King Abdulaziz University, one of the leading universities in KSA. Learn using professional-grade production equipment, and industry-standard facilities.

Delivered By KAU in Jeddah, KSA

Access Professional Equipment

Train With Top-Notch Instructors

CAREER OUTCOMES 

Our program is built for employment. We focus on the soft and hard skills that top managers in the gaming and esports industry are looking for.

Portfolio Design & Review

Career Advice

Game Producer Certificate

CORE COMPETENCIES

Develop the creative, technical, and leadership skills required to lead esports events.

Event Budgeting

Broadcast Prod.

Team Coordination

Venue Management

Tournament Ops.

Sponsorship

Event Direction

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The combination of taught skills and knowledge will allow graduates to pursue careers in a variety of positions.

Event Manager

Marketing Manager

Tournament Manager

Community Management

Production Manager

Broadcast Coordinator

YOUR ESPORTS EVENT MGMT. CAREER STARTS HERE

Next cohort embarks on September 2026. Don’t miss your chance to join the elite!

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