Program Overview

Online B.S. in Game Development

The online game development degree at Walsh University provides students with the skills they need to successfully work in the games industry as a developer or producer. It focuses on providing students with a broad base of experience that will translate to success either at larger firms or with smaller developers.

Program Details

• Average Length of Program: 12-24 Months
• Average Program Cost: $18,000
• Next Start Dates: March 9, May 4, June 29

The Walsh Advantage

The Walsh University online game development program offers several advantages, including:

• Earn your degree online from an accredited, trusted university
• Affordable, transparent tuition
• Military Friendly designation
• Tuition deferment/payment plans available
• Personalized attention from expert faculty
• Earn credits for previous life experience and work training

Expanded Online Course Options

This program includes select online courses taught in collaboration with other colleges across the country, giving you access to a wide range of incredible instructors and more flexible scheduling options.

Career Outlook

Walsh University graduates have held positions such as:

• Game Developer
• Gameplay Programmer
• Technical Artist
• Level Designer The average salary for these positions is $70,000-$85,000 per year, with strong demand in the job market.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the online game development program, students must:

• Be age 21 or older
• Have a 2.0 GPA or higher
• Accepts transfer coursework of a C- or higher
• Submit high school and college transcripts, and a resume

Game Development Core Curriculum Highlights

The program includes courses such as:

• GDM 102 - Introduction to Game Design
• GDM 201 - Content & Systems Design
• GDM 202 - Game Engines
• GDM 400 - Capstone Pro: Building a Game

Game Development Core Curriculum Courses

GDM 102 - Introduction to Game Design

This course explores why we love games, what role they play in society, and the industry that produces them. Students will learn the basics of game development.

GDM 201 - Content & Systems Design

This class will help students learn to design the four major components of a game: content, systems, narrative, and user experience.

GDM 202 - Game Engines

This course, built in collaboration with Unity and the IGDA, will introduce students to developing games in Unity. By the end of this course, students will learn how to build a fully functioning game within the Unity system.

GDM 400 - Capstone Pro: Building a Game

This course is intended as a culmination of all a student's work in the Unity Game Development major. Students will work in groups to build a game in the Unity engine that uses real-time 2D or 3D visuals and showcases their understanding of the core principles of game design.