Earn your online degree in Game Design and Development
Mastermind the creation of games and the business behind the scenes with SNHU’s online BS in Computer Information Technology - Game Design and Development. The game design and development concentration combines the solid skills of an advanced IT curriculum, the creativity and process that goes into game design and a core business education to deliver an unmatched set of skills. SNHU’s online degree in Game Design and Development will give you a competitive edge in the technologies of game development.
Why study Game Design and Development online at SNHU?
Coupling a core IT and game development program with a solid grounding in business coursework, the Concentration in Game Design and Development gives students a breadth of knowledge to grow a career in and out of the video game industry. Classes are delivered online, and the curriculum is developed and taught by practicing experts in the IT field. SNHU’s professors hold more than 28 patents and are active in the industry. The program includes classes in information technology and digital games, design and virtual game environments and advance information system design.
Careers for Game Design and Development degrees
While the Concentration in Game Design and Development does focus your skills toward a career in the video game industry, the online degree places and emphasis on strong and deep IT skills. In addition to the growth of the worldwide game industry (expected to reach $69 billion by 2012), the number of computer software engineering jobs will also see growth of up to 32 percent through 2012. In addition, positions in the software publishing industry are expects to grow by as much as 30 percent.
The BS in Computer Informational Technology will prepare you well for a career in game design and development as well as other fields within the IT industry, and equips you with business knowledge that transcends any one career path.
Game Design Concentration Courses
IT 207 Information Technology and Digital Games
IT 303 Design and Virtual Game Environment
IT 305 Digital Game Development
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