UAB plans Alabama’s first esports coaching and management bachelor’s degree

A new undergraduate esports pathway

The University of Alabama at Birmingham plans to launch Alabama’s first bachelor’s degree in esports performance management and coaching. The announcement was published on May 14, 2025.

The degree is focused on performance management and coaching, establishing a dedicated undergraduate pathway for people interested in those areas of esports.

The program could broaden the academic routes available to aspiring esports coaches and performance-management professionals in Alabama.