Overview

As a specialization within the field of computing, game design and development builds on and applies expertise in computing hardware and software to create engaging and immersive multimedia systems.

Key Features

The Computer Game Design and Development program at the Kennesaw State University exposes students to the breadth of the field in the areas of digital media, human-computer interaction, the history and theory of gaming, game design, 2D and 3D graphics, simulation, modeling, software engineering, artificial intelligence, data structures, and algorithms.

Students are also required to select an upper-level concentration within the program to ensure depth in their program of study. While these concentrations will change as the field evolves, current offerings include media-production, distributed-mobile, education-serious, planning-management, and simulation-informatics.

Careers

Graphic Designer

Multimedia Artist

Computer Programmer

Art Director

Computer Game Design and Development graduates typically work in more creatively-driven jobs, such as media art and graphics. They also use their software engineering knowledge to work in programming and computing careers.

Programme Structure

Modules included:

Programming and Problem Solving

Discrete Structures for Computing

Discrete Mathematics

Probability and Data Analysis

Computer Graphics and Multimedia

Software Testing & Quality Assurance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-11 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-25 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Disciplines

Game Design Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 864 other Bachelors in Software Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed Undergraduate Application for Admission to Kennesaw State University submitted online with a nonrefundable application processing fee.
Official or certified true copies of all high school and/or college/university records with a certified English translation. International students are required to have an official evaluation of credentials done by an outside agency at the student’s expense. College transcripts should receive a course-by-course evaluation. Official transcripts and evaluations must be mailed directly from the sending institution, sent by an approved electronic service, or hand-delivered in a sealed college envelope. A KSU evaluation of credits will not occur until satisfactory documents are on file. It is up to the academic department as to which credits will actually apply to the degree program

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

20610 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20610 USD per year during 48 months.
National

20610 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20610 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

5700 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5700 USD per year during 48 months.

Online Tuition: $2,280 per semester

Living costs for Kennesaw

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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