Game Studio Production ,BS
Game Design, Game Development, Game Engine, Games, Management, production, video and computer games
Ready to take games from vision to reality? This program equips you to manage creative teams, budgets and production schedules while understanding design, marketing and player experience. You'll graduate ready to lead projects and drive innovation across studios, publishers and the rapidly growing global games industry.
The Bachelor of Science program in game studio production prepares students to lead and manage creative teams in the fast-paced global games industry. Blending design, technology and business, this interdisciplinary program focuses on the coordination of game development pipelines --- from concept and prototyping to launch and live operations. Students learn production management, scheduling, budgeting and communication strategies essential to guiding diverse teams and transforming creative ideas into successful interactive experiences.
Hands-on coursework in game design, project management and player-centered development is complemented by studies in marketing, entrepreneurship and intellectual property. Collaborative industry practicums and applied studio projects provide direct experience with real-world production environments. Students emerge with technical literacy, leadership skills and professional readiness for roles across studios, publishers and emerging media sectors.
GI Bill® benefits
This new program is not yet approved for use with GI Bill® benefits.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
- College/school:
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Location: ASU at Los Angeles
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 117 - College Algebra
- Math
intensity: Moderate
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, game studio production students are able to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S., or online, students build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network.
A degree in game studio production prepares graduates for leadership roles that combine creativity, technology and organization across the game and interactive media industries. Graduates may guide development as associate producers, production coordinators or project managers, managing interdisciplinary teams and driving projects from concept to launch. Others pursue careers in community management, user experience, business analysis or product marketing, helping shape how games reach and engage global audiences.
With its strong emphasis on entrepreneurship and collaborative production, this program also equips graduates to launch their own game studios or independent ventures. The ability to manage creative pipelines, budgets and teams translates to success in startups, emerging media and innovation-driven fields such as animation, simulation, education technology and digital marketing.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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1.6%
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$102,030
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4.2%
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$114,850
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4.9%
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$90,360
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8.2%
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$116,580
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5.6%
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$102,320
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15.8%
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$135,980
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4.9%
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$90,360
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The GAME School
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480-965-9432
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