Top 25 Game Design Bachelor's of Science (BS) Degree Programs in the U.S. – 2024 College Rankings

The School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) at University of Southern California (USC) Los Angeles is home to USC Games. This multidisciplinary hub consists of a collection of minors and multiple degree programs that are part of SCA’s Interactive Media and Games Division and the Department of Computer Science in Viterbi School of Engineering. 

USC Games combines the study of art, design, engineering, and production. Classes are collaborative, hands-on, and immersive, allowing students to develop team-building skills and expertise in every area of game design and development. All courses for USC Games are led by working professionals in the field. 

For students seeking a BS, USC Games has a BS in Computer Science (Games) program that requires 128 units of study. The BS program provides a solid background in computer science and a cross-disciplinary background in game design. Topics explored include introductory game design, video game programming, game production, game engine programming, intermediate game design, serious game development, computer animation, visual design for games and interactives, and game hardware architectures. 

Core and free electives for the program allow students to enhance the degree with advanced level coursework. Examples include Pipelines for Games and Interactives; Advanced Game Development; User Research for Games; Experimental Game Topics; Communication for Software Engineers; Game Prototyping; Mobile Game Development; and 3D Computer Animation. 

The USC Games Computer Science BS culminates with the Final Game Project. This capstone takes place across two courses (including labs and lectures), totaling six units. In the first course, students will design, prototype, and develop a 1st playable level. In the second course, students will continue the design process then advance to stage 2 prototyping, and the development of a refinished game. 

Graduates of USC Games have developed and sold their own games, launched their own studios, or landed positions at major studios such as Disney, CBS Interactive, Riot Games, ESPN, Apple, and Epic Games.

The Entertainment Arts & Engineering (EAE) program at University of Utah (The U) was established more than a decade ago by faculty from the School of Computing and the Division of Film Studies. Today, EAE is a collection of academic programs known as Utah Division of Games. For students seeking a BS, the Division has a BS in Games (BSG) and a BS in Computer Science (CS) with an EAE emphasis. 

All EAE programs at The U are interdisciplinary and immersive with a focus on art, computational research, and social science. The Games BS is designed for students seeking careers in the games industry, simulation, visualization, or edutainment. Students in this program will complete major requirements such as Ethics in Games and Alternative Game Development; 30 credit hours of EAE electives; and a capstone consisting of two courses worth six credit hours. 

The BS in CS with an EAE emphasis prepares the next generation of video game engineers with the full computer science curriculum and courses that explore video game design and development, computer-generated special effects (CG SFX), and 3D animation. Course examples include Digital Content Creation; Asset Pipeline; Interactive Machinima; and Computer Systems. The BS CS culminates with the Senior Project across two courses worth six credit hours.  

Students in all EAE programs at University of Utah will work through every level of game creation. Graduates will enter the job market with one or more completed games. Depending on the program, EAE graduates will be prepared to pursue careers such as Game Artist, Game Designer, Video Game Engineer, Game Developer, Game Programmer, Game Simulation Software Engineer, Training Simulation Game Designer, and Visualization Developer.

University of California, Santa Cruz (UC Santa Cruz or UCSC) was the first institution in the University of California System to launch an undergraduate game major. Housed in the Jack Baskin School of Engineering (BSOE), and known as Games @ UC Santa Cruz, this intensive program provides a Computer Science: Computer Game Design (BS) that focuses designing and building interactive computer games. 

All students have access to courses such as Games as Technical Culture; Game Design Studio; Game AI; Game Development Experience; Game Production Studio; Game Data Science; Game Systems; Game Technologies; Business of Games; Advanced Programming; Algorithmic Music for Games; Writing for Game Technologies; Interactive Narrative; Foundations of Video Game Design; and Accessible Games; Psychology of Play; Creating Digital Audio; and Playable Media. 

Students also have access to Games @ UC Santa Cruz facilities and centers such as The Center for Computational Experience; Advanced Visualization and Interactive Systems; Ludo Lab; Critical Realities Studio; Software Introspection Laboratory; Expressive Intelligence Studio; ADL (Augmented Design Laboratory); Social Emotional Technology Lab; and The Other Lab. 

Other program benefits include guest speakers from the game design industry; networking opportunities; project evaluations by industry professionals; game design internships; frequent studio tours; study abroad experiences; and participation in the Annual Games Showcase. 

A major component of the BS program is an intensive year-long game project where students will work in teams to complete a professional computer game. This is the culminating experience for the program. The BS is available at both the UC Santa Cruz and Silicon Valley campuses. 

Graduates of the UC Santa Cruz Game Design programs enjoy a 93% job placement rate. Alumni are prepared to pursue positions such as Game Designer, Game Writer, Digital Artist, Board Game Designer, Producer, VR/AR Artist, and 2D/3D Artist. Program alumni have been hired at companies and studios such as Electronic Arts (EA), WB Games Boston, Zynga, Universal Studios Japan, Ubisoft, Amazon, Google, Hi-Rez Studios, Method Studios, Tencent, Tic Toc Games, NetEase Games, Toys for Bob, Glu, NCSoft, and TopGolf.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is home to the MIT Game Lab. This research and development hub helps students customize a plan of study that matches their goals. Students may study game design through programs with built-in “clusters” or through electives across MIT departments. Popular departments for game design include Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), and Comparative Media Studies (CMS).   

Part of the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS), the Department of Comparative Media Studies (CMS) provides undergraduate programs leading to a BS. The CMS Games and Interactive Media Cluster here consists of more than 20 game design course options. 

The Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Department (EECS) is part of the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing. EECS is the largest department at MIT. At the undergraduate level, students can earn a BS Computational Science and Engineering (CSE). This highly interdisciplinary program emphasizes on-campus team and independent projects; lab work and research; and internships with MIT partner companies. 

MIT CSE students will explore areas such as human-computer interaction (HCI) and graphics; programming languages; artificial intelligence (AI); software engineering; algorithms and theory; machine learning; and computer systems. 

Elective requirements allow students to take additional courses that focus on games. Courses are available within and outside the department. Examples from the CMS Department include Game Design Methods; Games for Social Change; Advanced Game Design Studio; Game Design; Design and Development for Games and Learning; Fun and Games: Cross-Cultural Perspectives; Designing Interactions; Videogame Theory, Computation & Expression Studio; Games and Culture; and Interactive Narrative. 

The Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences (BCS) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology has an additional pathway for designers looking to specialize in emerging areas such as psychological games and behavioral change. The Brain & Cognitive Science BS is provided in partnership with the EECS Department. 

Finally, students who would like to explore the business side of game development, or those looking to launch their own studios, can enroll in the Business BS program. This option is provided by MIT Sloan School of Management. For both the BCS BS and the Business BS, students have the opportunity to work with the MIT Game Lab to customize a focus area that aligns with their goals. 

Graduates of the Computer Science and Engineering programs (with MIT Game Lab) have been hired at studios such as Fire Hose Games (founded by MIT alumni in 2008), Blizzard Entertainment, Harmonix Music Systems, Bungie Studios, Muzzy Lane (educational game studio), Learning Games Network (LGN), and Moonshot Games.

Full Sail University is home to The Gaming School, which houses classrooms and production studios that function just like most major production studios. The school also houses nine game design programs at all levels. Undergraduate degree options include a BS in Game Development; BS in Simulation & Visualization; Interactive Technology BS completion program with a Game Design concentration; BS in Visual Arts completion program with a Game Art concentration; and the Game Business & Esports BS.

The Simulation & Visualization BS is available on campus only. All other programs can be completed on campus or online. 

In addition to gaining production experience in a real-world studio environment on the Full Sail University campus, all Gaming School students have opportunities to work off campus at local and national studios through the internship program. Courses in The Gaming School are also immersive. Course examples across all programs include Motion Capture; Prototyping and the User Experience; Game Mechanics; Data Visualization & Modeling Engine Development; Prototyping and Content Creation; Artificial Intelligence (AI); Game Production Tools.

All students will explore all roles in the production pipeline; test simulation; video game development for computers, networks, and console; animation; game effects; and narrative design. Graduates are prepared to pursue roles across the games industry, film and animation, advertising, media, simulation for training and development, and many other industries. 

Full Sail University’s Career Development Department provides 24/7 access to job opportunities, with workshops and presentations that cover branding, networking, research strategies, and interviewing techniques. The department also coordinates local hiring events and events in other markets such as Los Angeles and New York. 

Full Sail University graduates have worked on many popular games, films, and ad campaigns. Games include Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Overwatch 2, Horizon Forbidden West, Apex Legends, Destiny 2, and Fortnite. More than 350 Full Sail graduates were credited on 31 projects nominated in 22 categories at the 2023 Game Awards. 

Thirty-five graduates contributed to nine winning projects in 15 categories including Best Narrative and Best Game Direction for Alan Wake 2; Best Score and Music for Final Fantasy XVI, Best Audio Design, Hi-Fi Rush; Innovation in Accessibility, Forza Motorsport; and Best Ongoing Game and Best Community Support for Cyberpunk 2077. 

Full Sail University alumni have also been hired by companies and studios such as DreamWorks, Rockstar Games, Blizzard Entertainment, HBO, Pixar, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Disney, Universal Studios, Miramax, Nickelodeon, MTV, Bunim Murray, and ESPN.

Southern Methodist University (SMU) is home to Lyle School of Engineering, which houses the Computer Science Department and the Computer Science BS (CS BS). Students in this program have the option to  add a Game Development track. Courses examples for the program include Programming for Commercial Game Engines; Software Development for Games; Math and Physics, and Team Game Production. Core requirements for the CS BS include Programming Languages; Assembly Language Programming and Machine Organization; Digital Computer Design; Graphical User Interface Design and Implementation; and Software Engineering Principles. 

BS CS students may also study games through the program’s required 11 credits of advanced electives. The program culminates with the Game Design Project. 

Graduates of the Game Design programs at Southern Methodist University are prepared to pursue advanced roles in all areas of game design and development. Program alumni have worked on games such as Call of Duty, Fortnite, Guitar Hero, Assassins Creed, Game of Thrones, God of War, Marvel Avengers, Grand Theft Auto, League of Legends, Batman, Disney Infinity, Elite Force, Days Gone, Atlas, Doom, and Diablo. 

SMU graduates have also been hired at places such as include Electronic Arts (EA), Google, Microsoft, Sony, Ubisoft, Bioware, Oculus VR, Zenimax Online Studios, Gearbox, Valve, Obsidian Entertainment, Irrational Games, and Crystal Dynamics.

The Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design (The Westphal College) at Drexel University (Drexel) has undergraduate majors, minors, accelerated, and dual degree programs that are ideal choices for game designers. The College of Computing & Informatics at Drexel has several additional options for designers seeking programs that combine the full computer science curriculum with game design courses. 

All programs provide access to the state-of-the-art Animation Capture & Effects Lab (ACE-Lab); the URBN Center, which features an open floorplan, shared making spaces, and innovative labs and studios; advanced graphics workstations; the Immersive Research Lab for virtual reality, augmented reality, and immersive media projects; and a theme-park quality motion simulation platform. 

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), BS options within The Westphal College include the Game Design and Production BS; the Game Design and Production BS/Digital Media MS; and the Digital Media BS/Virtual Production MS. 

All Westphal College programs are hands-on and studio-based, with small class sizes that allow for individual instruction. Students will develop skills in computer graphics; real-time visualization (virtual reality, augmented reality, and immersive media); animation; scripting and storytelling; computer programming; and Motion Capture. 

Mandatory participation in the Drexel University Cooperative (co-op) Education Program enables all students to gain work and world experience prior to graduation. Co-op experiences take place at local and national companies, and overseas in places such as Greece, London, Ghana, Hong Kong, and Spain. 

In the College of Computing & Informatics, students can earn a BS in Computer Science (BAC, BSCS) with an optional track in Game Development and Design; Artificial Intelligence; or Numeric and Symbolic Computation. All tracks explore games, with topics that cover 2D and 3D Games (Game Development and Design); Game Playing and Logic Programming (Artificial Intelligence); and Creating Virtual Worlds (Numeric & Symbolic Computation).

Like all Westphal College programs, programs in the College of Computing & Informatics provide a hands-on curriculum combined with valuable co-op experiences. All programs end with a full-year capstone project. 

Across all programs, students have access to the Drexel Game Design and the RePlay Lab; the Entrepreneurial Game Studio (EGS); and the Center for Games, Artificial Intelligence, and Media Systems (GAIMS Center). Graduates of the Game Design programs at Drexel University are prepared to pursue advanced roles in PC Game Design, Serious Games, Console Game Design, Game Art, Mobile Game Design, and Simulation and Job Training. 

More than 80% of Drexel gaming graduates and nearly 90% of dual degree graduates are working in an area directly related to game development. Drexel alumni have been hired at places such as Disney Imagineering, Lockheed, Xbox Game Studios, Disney Interactive, Razorfish, Zynga, Blizzard Entertainment, Rockstar Games, Electronic Arts (EA), Microsoft Studios, Pixar, DreamWorks Animation, Digital Domain, BioWare, Gameloft, Volition Inc., NCSoft Carbine Studios, and Comcast Corporation.

The Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences (ICS) at University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine or UCI) is home to the Department of Informatics. Within the department are two undergraduate paths to study games. Options include the Game Design and Interactive Media (GDIM) BS; and the Computer Science BS. Across programs, students benefit from courses taught by globally-recognized industry experts; industry mentors; and access to industry partners such as Disney, Riot Games, Cartoon Network, Blizzard Entertainment, Electronic Arts (EA), Obsidian Entertainment, Tencent, and Age of Learning. 

The GDIM BS launched as the Computer Game Science major in 2011. To avoid confusion among employers, UC Irvine decided to change the name to Game Design and Interactive Media in Fall 2021. Today, the GDIM program provides hands-on courses that explore areas such game programming, game design and development, game studies, interactive storytelling, visual design, and data science. 

The program also explores augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), and emerging technologies such as mobile and tabletop games. During the second half of this four-year program, students will have the opportunity to build a professional portfolio through advanced electives that explore game design, development, and programming; game culture; games entrepreneurship; and storytelling. 

The GDIM BS at UC Irvine culminates with a two-quarter capstone project. Students will complete the capstone under the guidance of industry mentors. This team-based project results in a finished game in an area such as entertainment, education, training, or healthcare.   

Graduates are prepared to pursue careers across the game design and other related industries. Potential employers include industry partners such as Electronic Arts (EA), Blizzard Entertainment, Riot games, Obsidian Entertainment, Disney, Cartoon Network, and Tencent. 

Program alumni have landed roles such as Game Designer, Game Programmer, Game Developer, Game Artist, Project Manager, and Interactive Media Designer. Some GDIM alumni have gone on to become successful freelance designers, while others have launched their own studios. 

Computer Science at UC Irvine allows students to specialize in areas such as game design through electives and formal focus areas. The BS has nine specializations. The Algorithms, Visual Computing, and Networked Systems specializations are ideal for students interested in studying game design, development, and programming. The Algorithms specialization explores topics such as Computer Games; Artificial Intelligence, and Graphics.  

Visual Computing explores topics such as Computer Vision; Graphics; and Interactive and Photo-Realistic Image Rendering. Networked Systems covers topics such as Programming; Internet Architecture and Applications; and Performance. Across specializations, students have the opportunity to take the Computer Game Development project course as well as Modeling and World Building; Projects in Advanced 3D Computer Graphics; Human Computer Interaction; and Introduction to Virtual Reality, among others.  

The culminating experience for the Computer Science program can be a game, research project, simulation, or other project. Graduates are prepared to pursue roles in the games industry (for entertainment); serious games in areas such as healthcare, education, and training; and other areas such as software engineering and aerospace; national defense and cybersecurity; or data science and engineering. 

University of Washington (UW) houses the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE). Within the school are several BS programs for game designers. Options include the BS in Computer Science (CS) or Computer Engineering, and the combined BS/MS in CS or Engineering. 

All programs provide access to four main labs in the Allen School including Graphics and Imaging Lab (GRAIL); the Center for Game Science; Animation Research Labs (ARL); and the UW Reality Lab. 

GRAIL provides opportunities to work with researchers from Adobe, Google, Intel, and Microsoft. The researchers at the CSE Center for Game Science create projects designed to solve problems through games. The multidisciplinary Animation Research Labs is a collaboration between CSE, the Department of Architecture, and the Schools of Art, Drama, Music, and the Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media (DXARTS). Students have opportunities to interact with industry experts from Xbox Game Studios, Bungie, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Pixar, and Disney Animation Studios, among others. 

In the UW Reality Lab, designers have opportunities to work on research projects in a variety of areas. Computer vision, lighting rendering, character animation, and 3D reconstruction are just a few. Established in 2018, the UW Reality Lab also houses ongoing programs such as The Reality Studio and The Reality Lab; courses and lectures; the Mentorship Program; and the Idea Incubator. 

The Reality Studio explores production and storytelling techniques for immersive environments through classes and productions. Students in The UW Reality Lab can take courses such as Introduction to Computer Graphics; Virtual Reality Production for Storytelling; Computer Vision; and Machine Learning. 

To enhance the CS and Engineering degree programs, students may add the Game Design Certificate (GDC). Designed for students with at least two years of college experience, the certificate program was developed in partnership with the UW Bothell Digital Future Lab, and approved by UW’s School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics. Housed in the College of Professional & Continuing Education (PCE), the GDC is an intensive eight-month (three-quarter) program consisting of Fundamentals of Game Design; Game Mechanics and Systems Design; and Game Studio Roles and Development. 

Throughout the program, students will conceptualize, create, and complete a game design document for their professional portfolios. Students will also complete a game prototype to pitch to industry executives. In addition to a certificate, graduates of the program will earn a digital achievement badge and separate badges for each course. Digital badges can be shared on social media sites such as LinkedIn and Facebook. 

GDC program alumni enjoy an 80% job placement rate. Top employers include Microsoft, Hi-Rex Studios, Boeing, Hourglass Escapes, and Bungie. 

Graduates of the Game Design and Computer Science programs at University of Washington are prepared to pursue roles across all areas of game design and development, technology, and entertainment. UW graduates are hired by hundreds of different employers each year. Examples include Apple, Google, Microsoft, Boeing, Amazon, and Meta.   

The College of Arts, Media, and Design (CAMD) and Khoury College of Computer Sciences at Northeastern University (Northeastern) provide a Game Design and Music BS with a Concentration in Music Technology. Students in this program may also add a minor in Game to enhance the degree. Khoury College also has a Computer Science & Game Development BS that focuses on developing and building games and playable media experiences.

All programs are interdisciplinary, with courses led by industry professionals. Across options, course examples include Building of Game Engines; Game Design and Analysis; Level Design and Game Architecture; Prototyping for Experience Design; Mixed Research Methods for Games Generative Game Design; Advanced Topics in Game Design; Business Models in the Game Industry; Game Studio; Spatial and Temporal Design; Game Concept Design; Psychology of Play; Human-Computer Interaction; Game Artificial Intelligence; Player Experience; Games and Society; and Data-Driven Player Modeling. 

In addition to a wide range of in-demand courses taught by faculty experts, the Game Design programs at Northeastern University provide the opportunity to participate in the school’s distinctive co-op program. This paid experiential learning program allows undergraduate students to gain up to 18 months of hands-on, professional experience in game design.

In addition to gaining work experience through Northeastern’s co-op program, students in all programs enjoy hands-on learning in collaborative classrooms and studios; access to state-ot-the-art production facilities; and access to more than 3,350 employer partners, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and global companies.  

Graduates of the Game Design programs at Northeastern University are prepared to pursue positions in Game Design, Development, and Programming. Program alumni have been hired at major companies and studios such as Xbox Game Studios (a division of Microsoft), Zynga, Google, and Cognizant. 

The College of Engineering at North Carolina State University (NC State) houses the Department of Computer Science (CSC). Within the department is a Computer Science BS program with a Game Development concentration. The CSC BS program begins with computing, mathematics, chemistry, physics, and humanities. Next, students will dive into coursework that explores programming languages, computer architectures, software engineering, data structures, and teaming and communication, among other areas. 

Once core requirements are complete, students may advance to the Game Development concentration, where they will complete 21 credit hours of games-focused courses and electives. Examples include Game Engine Foundations; Computer Models of Interactive Narrative; Game Studies; Foundations of Interactive Game Design; Computational Visual Narrative; Building Game AI; Special Topics in Film Styles and Genres; and Computer Graphics. 

All CSC BS students must complete the team project in Senior Design. Projects are supported by the Senior Design Center and industrial sponsors, so student teams will gain experience working with industry representatives. 

Students in all NC State CSC programs have access to The Digital Games Research center (DGRc). Launched in May 2007, The DGRc engages in education and research in games and games technologies. In this collaborative environment, students can work on projects with game developers and games studio teams that focus on everything from mobile games to artificial intelligence (AI). Thanks to partnerships and licensing agreements with game studios and engine providers, NC State graduates are often hired by local game companies. 

Other DGRc features include access to the new Games and Visual Narrative Suite; the Visual Narrative Initiative (VNI)— a research cluster established in 2015; and participation in the Games and Visual Narratives Showcase, and the Game Developers Conference.   

Graduates of the CSC programs at North Carolina State University are prepared to pursue positions at game design studios, technology firms, and entertainment companies. 

Indiana University Bloomington (IU Bloomington) provides several paths to study game design. Programs are housed in the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Established in 2000 as the School of Informatics, the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering was the first school of its kind. Within the school is the Department of Computer Science (est. 1971), which serves 950 students enrolled in 11 programs at all degree levels. 

Students seeking an undergraduate degree in games can earn a BS in Computer Science (CSCIBS) with a Game Development specialization. Students in this program may also minor in Animal-Computer Interaction (ACI). Course examples for this option include Game Development; Game Programming; and Game Art and Sound. 

Also housed in the College of Arts and Sciences is The Media School. This multidisciplinary division attracts students seeking careers in game programming, animation, graphic design for multimedia, sound production, and music composition. Media School students can earn a Game Design BS. A New Media and Interactive Storytelling certificate is available for BS students who would like to enhance the degree. 

Students in all Media School programs have the opportunity to select elective courses from the Luddy School; Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design; and Jacobs School of Music. Game Design BS students at Indiana University Bloomington have the option to select courses from focal areas to create a specialization. Areas include Design: Games and Mind; Art; Design: Game Design Theory; Programming; Sound; and Management, Advertising, and Public Relations. The program begins with a mix of seminars and hands-on production classes. 

Upper division Game Design students will work their way through a three-semester, three-course Game Workshop Sequence. Courses include Game Workshop I: Prototype; Game Workshop II: Demo; and Game Workshop III: Publish. Modeled after game studios, the sequence culminates with an industry-ready published game. 

Students in all IU Bloomington Computer Science, Game Design, and Media Programs have access to GameDev@IU. This student-run organization provides hands-on experience for student game designers. Features include workshops; the opportunity to collaborate on game design projects; and participation in game jams. Game design students can also gain valuable hands-on experience through the Indiana University Bloomington Internship Program. Students have interned everywhere from Google to General Motors. 

Graduates of the Computer Science, Game Design, and Media programs at Indiana University Bloomington are prepared to pursue titles such as Game Designer, Animator, Game Artist, World Designer, Game Developer, Creative Director, Game Programmer, and Software Developer. Potential employer’s include Electronic Arts (EA), Blizzard Entertainment, Ubisoft, and Zynga.

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly or Cal Poly SLO) houses the College of Engineering (CENG), home to the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering. Within the department is a BS in Computer Science (BS CS) and a Blended BS + MS CS. All CENG programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. 

Cal Poly CENG programs provide hands-on learning in a studio-like, collaborative environment that focuses on design- and project-centered coursework. Other CENG features include individual and team projects; access to state-of-the-art production facilities and labs; internship opportunities and co-ops across California's top technology hubs; study abroad programs in 75 countries; participation in weekend-long student-run “Hackathons” that allow students to create and coding their own apps, websites, and more; and the option to add a Game Development concentration 

Consisting of 24 credit hours, the Game Development concentration requires the following courses: Game Design; Video Games & Society; Introduction to Mixed Reality; and Interactive Entertainment Engineering. Students may choose four credits from Mathematics/Statistics electives and the remaining credits from a variety of areas to suit their goals. Examples of M/S electives include Game Theory; Introduction to Probability and Simulation; Design and Analysis of Experiments; and Selected Advanced Topics. 

Examples of other electives include Computer Animation; Advanced Rendering Techniques; Real-Time 3D Computer Graphics Software; The Art of Mixed Reality; Artificial Intelligence (AI); Media Arts and Technologies: Storytelling; Digital 3D Modeling and Design; New Media Arts I-II, and Current Topics in Computer Graphics. 

Graduates of the CENG programs at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo are prepared to pursue careers in fields such as game design and development for entertainment, programming, computer art, architecture, software development, astronautical engineering, healthcare, aerospace, science and medicine, simulation training, and education.

Program alumni are frequently hired by major companies and studios such as DreamWorks, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Intel, Electronic Arts (EA), Adobe, Raytheon, Apple, Disney, Apple, HP, Google, Oracle, IBM, Boeing, Microsoft, Cisco, Saint Jude Medical, Yahoo, Lawrence Livermore National Labs, Salesforce, Intuit, and Amgen.