Minerva's Virtual Academy is launching a new BTEC qualification for students pursuing a higher education in esports and gaming. The course will operate through September 2023 and will be led by James Fraser-Murison, Director of Esports at Minerva.
The program, which was developed with Fraser Esports LTD and facilitated by Pearson, will cover everything from game development and design to event management. Pearson relied on insight from the British Esports Federation to help with the creation of the program.
“The esports industry is currently worth north of $1.3bn dollars. Our job as teachers is to prepare our students for the ever-changing workforce and when you take into account the multiple jobs within this industry, shoutcasting, creating your own events, social media management and more, this is absolutely the right time to have this qualification taught online," commented Fraser-Murison.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Online Education
- The launch of Minerva's Virtual Academy's esports BTEC qualification highlights the growing trend of online education in the gaming and esports industry.
- Esports Careers
- The new BTEC qualification provides students with a pathway towards various careers in the expanding esports industry, such as shoutcasting, event management, and social media management.
- Industry Collaboration
- The partnership between Minerva's Virtual Academy, Fraser Esports LTD, Pearson, and the British Esports Federation demonstrates the increasing trend of collaboration between educational institutions, esports organizations, and industry experts.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Online Education
- The educational esports BTEC program is part of the broader online education industry, which is experiencing significant growth and disruption.
- Gaming and Esports
- The launch of the esports BTEC qualification by Minerva's Virtual Academy highlights the booming industry of gaming and esports, which is expected to continue expanding in the future.
- Edtech
- The partnership between Minerva's Virtual Academy and Pearson reflects the trend of innovation and disruption in the educational technology (EdTech) industry, as they create new qualifications and programs.
