Esports Talents Development Programme (ETDP)
With the great engagement and feedback in the previous years, it is the fourth time Career Centre launches Esports Talents Development Programme (ETDP) which aims to provide great insights of the eSports ecosystem to HKBU students who are keen to develop your career in the eSports industry.
Besides in-depth career experience sharing by industry professionals and diversified eSports trainings, students will have firsthand experience in the real-world eSports businesses, and an opportunity to join our exclusive eSports local tour to explore the local eSports organizations and competition venues. ETDP is definitely an unparalleled opportunity to understand the value-chain of this booming sector, to connect key stakeholders in the field and to unlock your potentials.
Join us and explore the future of eSports!
Enquiries: Miss Casey Yu, Assistant Career Development Officer
Tel No.: +852 3411 2615
Email: caseyyu@hkbu.edu.hk
eSports Career Skills Training
(CCL Recognised)
10 - 14 October 2022
(Registration required)
To nurture eSports talents, we collaborate with industry professionals and provide diversified skills training sessions to students. Training consists of 2 parts: the introduction session and trainings in different work streams. Students are required to attend the Introduction Workshop (Part I) and at least ONE Work Stream Workshop (Part II) according to your interest(s).
All sessions will be conducted in CANTONESE, supplemented with English materials.
Course Details:
Part I : Introduction Workshop | |
Introduction to eSports 10 Oct 2022 2:30pm – 4:30pm at iCafe (WLB 301) | |
Part II : Work Stream Workshop (please click Enroll Now for course descriptions) * You have to choose at least ONE Work Stream Workshop. * You are also welcome to join more than one workshop. | |
eSports & Event Production 12 Oct 2022 9:30am – 11:30am at Yesports (1902/1908, K11 Atelier, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui) | |
eSports & Marketing 12 Oct 2022 3:30pm – 5:30pm at Yesports (1902/1908, K11 Atelier, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui) | |
eSports & Technology 13 Oct 2022 10:30am – 12:30pm at Yesports (1902/1908, K11 Atelier, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui) | Enroll Now |
eSports & Media 13 Oct 2022 3:30pm – 5:30pm at Yesports (1902/1908, K11 Atelier, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui) | |
Professional Gamers 14 Oct 2022 3:30pm – 5:30pm at Yesports (1902/1908, K11 Atelier, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui) | |
Enrollment deadline: 6 October 2022 (Thursday)
eSports Internship
October 2022 - March 2023
Outstanding students will be lined up with eSports-related internship opportunities (at least 30 hours).
Supported by the Subsidized Internship Scheme, UGC-funded students who have completed 60 hours of internship can get a HK$1,500 subsidy and those who have achieved 150 hours get a $4,000 subsidy.
Career Experience Sharing:
Going PRO and Making a Career in Esports
(CCL Recognised)
29 November 2021 (Mon)
4:30PM - 6:00PM
Language: Cantonese
at AAB402K&L, Learning Commons
(Registration required)
This career experience sharing offers great insights of the eSports ecosystem to HKBU students from different perspectives including the industry landscape, market trends and career opportunities like players, event management, marketing and casters. This sharing aims to inspire your eSports potentials and deepen your understanding of eSports.
Esports Academy:
(Limited Quota! Seats will be reserved on a first-come-first-served basis)
December 2021 - January 2022
2 hours x 4 workshops/ stream
Language: Cantonese
eSports Academy aims to nurture eSports talents by providing diversified trainings to students in three important streams (Each participant can join one stream only):
- Event and competition management;
(28/12 - 31/12, 10:30am - 12:30pm)
- Marketing and sponsorship; and
(28/12 - 31/12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm)
- eSports Caster and Commentator.
(3/1 - 6/1, 10:30am - 12:30pm)
Enrollment deadline: 30 November 2021
Successful applicants are required to submit $800 refundable deposits. They are entitled to obtain a certificate of completion and a refund when they have completed all the workshops.
Consultation Session for Esports Acadmey Participants
Date: TCB (In either Late Dec or Early Jan)
Time: TBC (Each student will be assigned with a 15 mins timeslot)
by Zoom
This session is only for the participants in Esports Academy. Students will be assigned to a 15 mins individual meeting with the Esports Consultant (via zoom). The best way to gain advice on how to prepare yourself in the eSports industry.
Esports Practicum
February - April 2022
(For selected students who have completed eSports Academy only)
After learning so much about the eSports career, it is time to partcipate in and face the challenges from the real-world eSports business. With the skills and knowledge acquired from eSports Academy, you will be placed in one of the local eSports companies for a practicum which lasts for at least 20 hours. Grasp this opportunity to unfold your talent and skills!
Explore the industry - Esports Local Tour
February 2022
(For selected students who have completed eSports Academy only)
It is an exclusive opportunity to visit the local eSports organizations, training and competition venues together with eSports professionals. They will introduce the overall operation and share the experience in running the eSports businesses. What's better than exploring the local eSports industry by yourself?