Overview

This demanding Computer Game Design program from Dakota State University requires you to tap into your computer science and digital design skills. The approach is project-based. You'll build your communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. All the while gaining hands-on experience with digital games, mobile apps, websites, simulations, and more. Learn about specific tools and processes used within the game creating world. Discover programming languages, 3D modeling, and 2D graphics. Integrate game mechanics, narrative, aesthetics, and technology to craft interesting and effective player experiences.

The program is cost-effective and one of the few in our region, so you're guaranteed an education that prepares you for your post-college career. The skills you develop while earning your Computer Game Design degree will leave you prepared for many careers, not just game design.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the BS degree in Computer Game Design, students will:

Be prepared to contribute to interactive, multimedia software design and development projects, such as digital games, mobile apps, websites, educational software, interactive architectural models, marketing software, and simulations

Be prepared to work effectively on interdisciplinary teams, with appropriate communication, teamwork, and process skills using collaboration tools as appropriate

Know some specific tools and processes applicable to game development or similar software efforts, but more importantly graduates will be prepared to quickly and readily apply the principles they have learned to use new or updated tools and processes for similar purposes. Graduates will have applied agile processes while using specific tools, including: multiple game engines, multiple programming languages, 3d modeling, 2d graphics (both raster and vector), web-programming tools, and version control systems

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Structures

Advanced Data Structures

Level Design

Project Development

Game Design Core Experience

Game Design

Game Programming Tools

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Graphic Design Game Design Computer Sciences View 303 other Bachelors in Game Design in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.6

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to demonstrate your academic ability to meet the academic challenges at DSU, you’ll need to meet at least one of the following requirements:

Maintain an above-average academic record at least equivalent to a "B-" (2.60 on a 4.00 GPA scale)
Be in the top 60% of your class
Get an ACT composite score of 18 or above, or get an SAT score of 950 or above with subscores of at least 480 on the Math and 450 on the Critical Reading

Submit original academic transcripts

Your academic transcripts need to be originals or official certified true copies. If your transcripts are not in English, certified true translations must be attached.

Be proficient in English

If you’re not a native speaker of English, you must demonstrate proficiency in English

Tuition Fee

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International

5969 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5969 USD per year during 48 months.
National

5969 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5969 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

4418 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4418 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Madison

850 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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