GAME & SIMULATION PRODUCTION BACHELOR'S DEGREE

Get in the Game with a Career in Game and Simulation Production

Do you love to play video games? Think about what it would be like to design and create them for a living. With a Bachelor’s degree from Rasmussen College, you could be on your way to a great job in Game and Simulation programming. Degree holders in this field command high salaries and work in fun and creative environments with a high potential for advancement.

“The opportunities for our industry are vast and exciting. We are growing and broadening our audience, opening new frontiers, developing online and wireless platforms, and creating truly original and unique forms of entertainment.”



– Douglas Lowenstein, President, Entertainment Software Association

Gaming is one of the top three forms of entertainment in the U.S., and it has revolutionized the way we think about entertainment and technology. In 2005, Gaming out-performed the motion picture industry’s domestic market. Our Gaming and Simulation Production degree will prepare you for a fast paced and exciting career in Game and Simulation Programming.

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As an added benefit, when you finish your degree in Game and Simulation Production, we offer Graduate Assistance and Career Services. This means you can return to any of our campuses to get the career assistance you need, even after graduation.

What You Will Learn During Your Game and Simulation Production Training:

Combining solid foundations in Java, C++, Direct X, and OpenGL with story development and 3D experience, you will be ready to take on rolls in the exciting and exploding Game and Simulation industry.

You will learn all about:
  • General Programming (emphasis on C++)
  • Design
  • 3D Graphics
  • Data Structure Implementation
  • Multiplayer Game Programming
  • Story Design
  • Project Management for Games
  • Applied Physics in Game or Simulation Environments
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Success Strategies
  • Career Development
  • …plus, much more
What to Expect in a Game and Simulation Production Career:

Video game development in the United States is usually performed in an extremely casual business environment. T-shirts and sandals are common work attire, and work hours are usually flexible; many developers start the workday at 10:00 AM, though employees usually work at least a full 40 hours a week.