College of Engineering & Information Sciences

Game and Simulation Programming

DeVry University's bachelor's degree program in Game and Simulation Programming (GSP) produces graduates poised to make an impact in the industry. Master the coding languages, visual design principles, and software methods used in the development of video games, crime scene reconstruction, corporate training software, and more. We also partner with industry-leading companies like Vivendi/Universal to offer students experiential learning opportunities and networking contacts to potential employers around the world. With the gaming industry charting revenues in excess of $21 billion1, and the U.S. Army alone investing millions in simulation training, exciting new jobs in these areas are created every day.

Your Game and Simulation Programming degree from DeVry University will prepare you for success. Watch two of our students describe their own DeVry University success story.

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Game and Simulation Programming

Requirements: 8 full-time semesters, 137 credit hours

Flexible Study: Take your classes at a campus location, through a mix of online and onsite classes, or via our online degree program. Each term you can choose the mix of classes that helps you balance personal priorities and keeps you moving toward your goals. Please note that program and course availability varies by location.

Related Programs: Consider a Web Game Programming specialization as part of our bachelor's degree program in Computer Information Systems or a Web Game Programming specialization through the College of Media Arts and Technology as part of our bachelor's degree program in Multimedia Design and Development.

Learn more about how your bachelor's degree in Game and Simulation Programming from DeVry University can be applied in a variety of fields and lead to career success. Download our Simulation and Game Programming Career Guide.

Career Coursework

Focusing on applying concepts and skills to real-world situations, DeVry's Game and Simulation Programming curriculum may include these career-enhancing courses:

  • Introduction to Game and Simulation Development – Providing a broad overview of the game industry and the game development and design process, this course covers game terminology, history of games, genre analysis, platform comparisons, psychological concepts of interactivity, content creation, and game playing and exploration.
  • System Architecture and Assembler – Students in this course explore fundamental elements on which computers are based, such as logic circuits, algebra, data representations, computer architecture, microprocessors, and low-level programming using Assembler.
  • Practical Game Design – Focusing on basic elements used to transform a designer's vision into a working game or simulation, this course covers spatial and task design; design integration; control schemes; game balancing; game play mechanics and player interaction; tuning; and types and methods of testing and analysis.
  • Visual and Audio Design Fundamentals – Students in this course examine the perspective of the game artist and game score composer in order to develop an appreciation and understanding of the artistic and auditory aspects of game play. Lab activities focus on applying fundamental concepts using a library of digital assets.
  • Simulation Design – This course introduces learning theories, instructional design principles, and modeling fundamentals for developing interactive applications used for educational and training purposes. Students explore the design of serious games and simulations by applying game design elements combined with learning theory and instructional design.

To learn more about required and elective courses for the Game and Simulation Programming bachelor's degree program, contact a DeVry University representative or see the undergraduate academic catalog. 

Graduate Success

At DeVry University, everything we do is focused on your career success. The proof is in the numbers. For the year ending with the October '08 graduates, 79% of U.S. DeVry Game and Simulation Programming graduates in the active job market were employed in their field at an average salary of $38,488.*

1Source:http://www.mcvuk.com/news/32963/NPD-2008-video-game-revenues-top-21bn