College Diploma – Esports Administration and Entrepreneurship (B906)

The E-sports Administration and Entrepreneurship Ontario College Diploma program at St. Clair College prepares students for dynamic career paths within organized competitive gaming, digital media, and event management:

• Core Business & Management Curriculum: Combines sports management, team/league administration, event planning, techno-marketing, and entrepreneurial business strategies tailored to the esports ecosystem.

• State-of-the-Art Facilities (“The Nexus”): Features access to specialized environments, including an Esports Broadcast Lab, Open Gaming Lab, and Varsity Training Rooms equipped with industry-standard broadcasting and streaming technology.

• Content Creation & Streaming Platforms: Provides practical hands-on training in content creation, digital storytelling, online media strategy, and live broadcasting specifically using platforms like Twitch and YouTube.

• Work-Integrated Experiential Learning: Direct integration with the St. Clair Saints Gaming Varsity Program and industry partners, offering real-world experience planning, producing, and executing large-scale tournaments and competitive gaming events.

• Career Preparation: Prepares graduates for roles such as esports event coordinators, league managers, broadcast production technicians, social media marketers, team managers, or independent content creators/entrepreneurs.

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 83.0

• PTE: 60.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional & Direct Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to starting the academic program, with length determined by initial language proficiency levels.

Entrance scholarships for international students at St. Clair College are automatically evaluated upon enrollment (excluding ESL and EAP programs):

Scholarship Amounts by Program Structure:

1-Year Certificate: $500 CAD

2-Year Diploma: $1,000 CAD

3-Year Advanced Diploma: $1,500 CAD

4-Year Degree: $2,000 CAD

Application & Assessment: No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically assessed upon admission.

Disbursement Criteria: Funds are deposited directly into the student’s college account after September 18, 2026, upon confirmation of a valid study permit and full-time enrollment in the Fall 2026 intake.