Influence the future of the growing game design industry

Video games are one of the most popular forms of entertainment today. Innovative minds like yours are needed to create games that are challenging, yet provide a gratifying user experience for an ever-expanding gaming audience. Whether you want to create the next first-person combat game or revolutionize RPG, your unique skills and talents are needed in this exciting market.

We offer our game design degree online and on-campus to give you the best of both worlds – the flexibility and convenience of online learning, as well as the classroom experience required to learn aspects of game design.

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Game and Simulation Programming Courses

In the Game and Simulation Programming program, you will learn to apply the technical concepts and knowledge needed to develop games and simulation projects from initial concept to finished product. A game design degree will enhance your critical thinking and reasoning abilities, information literacy, and communication skills so you can be a true asset to your employer. The knowledge you gain will enable you to begin a career in the gaming industry.

Some key courses include:

Game Planning and Development Strategies
You will produce a project management plan for a digital game project.

Industrial Simulation Project
You will research and develop solutions to problems associated with simulation software packages.

Video Game Production Project
You will create a final project that will demonstrate your understanding of proper game creation techniques and procedures across various software platforms while creating a 3D animation project.

View courses – Game and Simulation Programming Bachelor's degree

Game and Simulation Production Career Outlook

Our Gaming and Simulation Programming degree will get you ready to succeed in a fast-paced and exciting career in game and simulation programming. As a game developer, you could work in multiple facets of game creation and could play a major role in the next game that truly challenges people's minds.

Here's a snapshot of one possible career:

Multi-media artists and animators: growth +26%, salary $30,390‡

The Rasmussen College career placement staff starts helping you even before you graduate – with your resume, cover letter, interviewing techniques and how to search for a great career.