Bachelor of Science in Games and Simulation

The Bachelor of Science in Games and Simulation provides students with an interdisciplinary plan of study covering all aspects of creating and interpreting games. Games are the liberal arts of the 21st century: the fusion of coding and design, writing and mechanics, usability and creativity. With a focus on making and praxis, the BS in Games Simulation prepares students for a career or graduate study in game design, development, 3D modeling, creative development, writing or designing, esports, and games in other industries, all while encouraging students to take creative risks, to build things, and to think critically about audiences, narratives, and aesthetics. In this program, youll have intensive professional training in creating and interpreting games with expert faculty. Areas of focus include game art, game design, and game development. You will benefit from an interdisciplinary collaboration between the Emerging Technology in Business Design program and the Art and Computer Science departments. The courses you choose will open up a wealth of career opportunities not lock you into one occupation. Youll extend your education way beyond the classroom to every area of your life.

With a focus on making and praxis, the BS in Games and Simulation prepares students for a career or graduate study in game design, development, 3D modeling, creative development, writing or designing, esports, and games in other industries, all while encouraging students to take creative risks, to build things, and to think critically about audiences, narratives, and aesthetics.

Basic requirements for admission as an international student to a bachelor's degree program include the following:
Completion of formal secondary education in a pre-university curriculum.
Completion must include the awarding of a diploma or the issuance of a leaving certificate or matriculation certificate generally recognized as the educational qualification necessary for admission to higher studies.
English language ability at a level sufficient to undertake a full course of study.
For more information on meeting this qualification, see Miami University's English language proficiency requirements.
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Testing (ACT) scores (if applicable).
International students are not required to provide an ACT or SAT score, but they may use the ACT or SAT to satisfy English language proficiency requirements.
Copy of Passport or National ID card. All international applicants and international students who are visa holders in the US must also provide a copy of their current visa or immigration status. All international applicants and international students who are visa holders in the US must provide a copy of their current visa or immigration status.
Duolingo - 110
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL IBT - 80