Technology, like art is a soaring exercise of the human imaginationDaniel Bell
Technology is at an all-time high in New Zealand and around the world!
With 20,000+ companies in 2020, over 13,000+ year 13 students enrolled in digital tech courses in 2020. Computer Science, InfoTech & Software Engineering domestic students graduated with IT degrees in 2020; 425 students who graduated were female, 120 were Maori and 85 were Pasifika.
IT (Information Technology) is a subject full of wonder and excitement! If you are interested in how technology works, this field is for you.
The eSports industry has been rapidly growing, and the digital and emerging technology space within this industry offers many exciting career opportunities. Here's a brief list of potential career paths and examples for each. Click on each of the career options to learn more.
Analysing player and team performance data to provide insights for strategy improvement.
Example: Analysing gameplay data to help teams identify strengths and weaknesses in their strategies.
Creating engaging video content, articles, and social media posts related to eSports events and trends.
For example: Producing YouTube videos discussing the latest game updates and analysing match highlights.
Organising and managing eSports tournaments, leagues, and events.
For example: Planning and executing a major international eSports tournament with multiple game titles and teams.
Developing and implementing marketing strategies to promote eSports teams, events, and products.
For example: Creating a comprehensive social media campaign to increase the visibility of a team's participation in an upcoming tournament.
Designing and developing video games specifically for competitive eSports play.
For example: Developing a new multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game optimized for eSports competitions.
Establishing and managing partnerships between eSports teams/organisations and sponsors.
For example: Negotiating sponsorship deals with tech companies to provide gaming peripherals and equipment for a team.
Providing strategic guidance, coaching, and analysis to eSports teams and players.
For example: Coaching a professional eSports team on team coordination and individual player improvement.
Setting up and managing live streaming channels on platforms like Twitch, YouTube Gaming, and Facebook Gaming.
For example: Running a successful Twitch channel where you live stream your own gameplay and provide commentary.
Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within the eSports ecosystem.
For example: Establishing partnerships with colleges and universities to create eSports scholarship programs.
Creating virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR) experiences tailored to the eSports audience.
For example: Developing an AR app that allows fans to experience eSports matches as if they were happening right in their living rooms.
Designing user interfaces and experiences for eSports platforms, websites, and applications.
For example: Crafting a user-friendly and visually appealing interface for an eSports tournament registration platform.
- Front End Developer: Building websites using HTML, CSS, and JS.
- Software Developer: Design and develop secure software.
- Cybersecurity: Develop security systems to protect files and computers from threats Network
- Engineer: Set up and maintain a secure network within an organisation.
Through IT bachelor programmes, you learn the world of software (programming/coding) and hardware (network cables, motherboards).
These are just a few examples of the diverse career paths available within the digital and emerging technology space in eSports business development. As the eSports industry evolves, new roles and opportunities will likely emerge, making it an exciting field to participate in.
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