Research Writing II ENG 466 TBA 08/24/26 - 10/18/26 3 The course builds upon the foundation of research established in ENG 465, which required a significant piece of research in the student’s major. In this course students will prepare an analysis of the credibility and reliability of research sources with special attention to Internet sources. Students will also be required to write a piece of writing typically found in their major based on a detailed audience analysis. Students will use Power Point to present polished, formal presentations summarizing their work. Special attention will be paid to the skills required to put a written research document into an oral presentation. This course is to be taken in the senior year. Prerequisite(s): STA 326 or MGT 202
Intro to Esports Management ESM 101 TBA 08/31/26 - 12/13/26 3 Esports is one of the fastest growing industries, attracting 450 million viewers and generating over $1bn in revenue in 2020. This course will introduce you to the history of competitive gaming and will explore its ecosystem. You will learn to navigate Esports leagues, teams, players, publishers, tournament operators, media and affiliate organizations. Furthermore, you’ll get firsthand experience in analyzing the space.
Distribution of Games ESM 410 TBA 08/31/26 - 12/13/26 3 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 will teach you how publishers promote games and bring them to market. By the end of this class you will be able to plan a game’s launch and promotion. Prerequisites: GMD-101 & MKT-205
Getting Financially Fit FIN 208 MW 08/24/26 - 12/13/26 3 Getting Financially Fit helps students build financial fitness by developing the habits and skills needed to make strong, confident money decisions. The course explores budgeting, debt reduction, banking, taxes, insurance, identity theft prevention, and planning for major milestones such as housing and retirement. Through real-world scenarios, case studies, and hands-on exercises, students strengthen their financial decision-making muscles. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to create a more financially resilient and empowered future. Note: This course was previously MGT-308 - Personal Finance Management
