The University of Waikato launched the first esports minor qualification in New Zealand. The school has reportedly begun accepting enrollment for the program which launches in 2022.
“The research tells us three out of every four New Zealanders are now involved in video gaming and Esports is a version of that,” said University Professor Holly Thorpe. “We already have huge national Esports events being run by the University for secondary students. Offering the minor is the next evolution of that.”
The minor has been designed to provide an overview of the gaming industry. The school is reportedly interested in launching an esports major as well.
The University of Waikato is a public college located in Hamilton, New Zealand. The school was originally founded in 1964 and has over 10,000 students.
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