Offered by Mohawk College in Hamilton, Canada, Diploma in Esports Administration is a diploma in Business Administration programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 16,358 per year (CAD 1,893 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Business Administration
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 1,893 / year
International tuition: CAD 16,358 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Gain the knowledge and skills in business, marketing, and event management for a career in the rapidly-growing industry of esports. Program Highlights Master key esports topics, including marketing, event planning, team management, and sponsorship acquisition.Champion inclusivity in the esports industry through best practices and a diverse learning environment.Develop cultural competency and the communication skills required to work in this growing global industry.Apply your knowledge in real-world projects and collaborations with esports organizations.Leverage our extensive network of professionals, guest speakers, and potential employers to boost your career prospects.Utilize cutting-edge resources like gaming labs and esports arenas to enhance your learning experience.Thrive in a passionate community of students, alumni, and faculty committed to your success in the esports industry.What You’ll LearnGrasp the history, key players, trends, and future projections of local, regional, and global esports landscapes.Sports management principles: Apply core sports management concepts to esports, including team organization, player management, and strategic planning.Master the planning, execution, and evaluation of esports events, such as tournaments and live broadcasts.Develop strategies for marketing and promoting esports organizations and securing sponsorships, partnerships, and endorsements.Foster inclusive environments and address barriers to participation in the esports industry.Navigate the financial and legal aspects of esports administration, including budgeting, contracts, and compliance with industry regulations.Enhance your communication skills and networking abilities to connect with industry professionals and boost your career prospects. Program Length2 academic years
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Mohawk's program page requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading or a GED also qualify), including Grade 12 English at the C or U level or equivalent; no other specific Grade 11/12 subjects, interview or portfolio are listed. Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency through one of: TOEFL 550 (80 internet-based), IELTS Academic overall 6.0 with no band below 5.5, Duolingo 105-110 with no band below 100, or completion of Mohawk's GAS-English for Academic Purposes (478) program. Options are available for mature applicants, and Mohawk's own upgrading courses are offered to applicants who do not yet hold the standard prerequisite.
Application Details
Start Date:Starts Mohawk lists on this program’s own page, checked 6 September 2026. Domestic applicants: September 2026 at Fennell Campus (FF). International applicants: September intake. Mohawk runs a Fall term from September, a Winter term from January and a Spring/Summer term from May; not every program runs every term, and the seat status shown beside a start (open, waitlist, closed) moves as intakes fill.
Application Deadline:Mohawk publishes no deadline unique to this program; the dates below are the college-wide ones.
DOMESTIC APPLICANTS (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) apply through ontariocolleges.ca. Equal consideration date: 1 February for a September start. Applications that reach Ontario Colleges by then are read together in the first round of offers. Applying afterwards is still allowed, but remaining seats go first-come, first-served, and a competitive program is usually full by that point. Where a program draws more qualified applicants than it has seats, Mohawk ranks them on the average of their highest senior-level final grades in the required courses, and offers go to Ontario permanent residents first, then residents of other Canadian provinces and territories, then international applicants.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS (citizens of another country without Canadian permanent residence) do not use the equal consideration dates. They apply through the OCAS International Application Service, which sets a separate deadline for each intake rather than one annual date; the current list is on Mohawk’s international apply page. Files arriving after a deadline are judged on remaining program capacity, visa status and study-permit processing time for the applicant’s region, and Mohawk states it may cap applications or impose deadlines by region. The CAD 100 application fee is non-refundable and covers up to two program choices starting in the same August-to-July academic year.
