Bachelor of Science in Games

Over the past 40 years, the game industry has dramatically increased in size, scope, and cultural impact. The University of Utah's Entertainment Arts & Engineering (EAE) program has been offering a top-ranked game-centered education for over a decade and today offers both a BS in Games, a Minor in Games, and a co-offered emphasis with the School of Computing in the CS/EAE degree. While pursuing one of these degrees, students will learn the basics of game making, where topics range from entertainment product design theories to the creation of serious games which address health, collaboration, or social needs. These degrees offer technical coursework in computing, as well as training in digital game design, game art, and technical art. In the BS in Games, students will take 10 EAE electives where they can focus on their chosen area of interest. Students will also complete additional coursework in allied fields related to EAE such as digital media, storytelling, graphic design, gender studies, and management. The pinnacle of the program is a joint Capstone project in which all game development students will work in teams to make and publish their own video game.

Career Opportunities
Upon graduation, students with a degree in game development are prepared for careers in simulation, software development, animation, network architecture, edutainment, and visualization, as well as other positions within the professional gaming industry. Additional education at the graduate level allows students to specialize in a focus area, and offers increased knowledge in game development and design.

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TOEFL : 80 or higher
IELTS : 6.5 or higher