Overview

The Simulation Science, Games, and Animation programme from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University prepares students for career paths that include game design, simulation science and software development.

Earn Your Degree in Game Design

As part of Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University’s College of Arts and Sciences, the Simulation Science, Games and Animation (SSGA) department’s mission is to advance knowledge through content creation, interdisciplinary research and development and to equip students with an essential foundation in simulation science, game production and animation.

A diverse community of committed faculty is preparing students for excellence as future leaders in constructing interactive, immersive experiences that leverage emerging technology to improve the human experience and foster lifelong critical and design thinking skills.

Careers in Film, Gaming & Simulation Industries

Graduates of this programme will be ready to work in a variety of industries from gaming to virtual training environments.

Examples include building computer game software for Microsoft, designing virtual reality environments for The Boeing Company, or working at the Department of Defense Modeling and Simulation Office or one of its contractors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physics

Psychology of Gaming

Digital Illustration

World Building I, Modeling

Game Systems II Multi-player

Game Engine Architecture

Visualization and Virtual Reality Games

Character Design & Production

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

127 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Prescott, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Application and Application Fee: $50 application fee

All International undergraduate applicants who have any educational experience outside the United States may be required to provide an official evaluation in English including the cumulative grade-point average. High school students are required to have a document-by-document evaluation

Students with university credit are also required to have a course-by-course evaluation. Students who have not taken college courses or who have taken less than 30 hours of college coursework must submit an official high school transcript from all high schools attended

Foreign credential evaluations are not needed for the following students: students who have attended an IB Program, students who have attended a high school with U.S. Regional Accreditation or students who have attended an American International School

All international students must provide a copy of his or her valid passport for immigration purposes

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

46026 USD / year

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Out-of-State

44160 USD / year

≈ 44160 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

44160 USD / year

≈ 44160 USD / year

Living costs

Prescott

United States

960 - 1440 USD / month

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

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Overview

Earn Your Degree in Game Design

Careers in Film, Gaming & Simulation Industries

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Prescott

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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