Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Science in Games

The Bachelor of Science in Games (BSG) degree is designed for students who aspire to hold careers within the professional games industry or a related field, such as simulation, edutainment, or visualization. This degree provides a technical grounding in mathematics and computational skills, core knowledge in the design and production of digital playable experiences, and specialization options that prepare students for technical supervision, tools development, and overall game design.

Program Overview

The BSG degree is intended specifically for students who want to deeply engage in this unique discipline, while benefiting from the cross-disciplinary methodology integral to Utah Games. The Entertainment Arts and Engineering Program at the University of Utah offers a truly unique academic experience and is ranked as one of the top game development programs in the world.

The Student Experience

The Entertainment Arts and Engineering Program at the University of Utah offers a truly unique academic experience and is ranked as one of the top game development programs in the world. Our diverse faculty have expertise in every facet of game creation, and we have consulted with top industry professionals to build a one-of-a-kind learning experience in game development.

Career Opportunities

The B.S. in Games (BSG) degree is intended specifically for students who aspire to hold careers within the professional games industry or a related field, such as simulation, edutainment, or visualization, and is designed to prepare our students to compete in an increasingly complex industry. The BSG prepares students with skills applicable to the development of entertainment software, games-based learning environments for K-12 students, professional task-training tools, serious games for health, and scientific collaboration or other contexts addressing compelling societal needs.

Program Details

• The BSG degree provides a technical grounding in mathematics and computational skills.
• Core knowledge in the design and production of digital playable experiences.
• Specialization options that prepare students for technical supervision, tools development, and overall game design.
• The program is designed to prepare students to compete in an increasingly complex industry.
• The BSG prepares students with skills applicable to various fields, including entertainment software, games-based learning environments, professional task-training tools, serious games for health, and scientific collaboration.