Careers in Video Game and Application Development

Compelling video games draw players in and keep them coming back for more. If you want to capture the imagination of the gaming public then you need the right skills to get in the game. Globe University's sister school, Minnesota School of Business, offers game and application development programs—essential training for the video gaming industry. And now is a great time to prepare for a game development career. The U.S. Department of Labor’s O*NET OnLine—the nation's primary source of occupational information—projects a bright employment outlook for this emerging career field.*

Career areas in video gaming and applications development

Beyond video gaming, computer programming skills and artistic training transfer easily to other industries. Many developers, software engineers and computer programmers design custom applications for educational, informational and therapeutic uses. Job titles vary, but may include the following:

• Animator
• Application tester
• Assistant game designer
• Game development artist
• Technical support specialist
• Video game designer
• Web application developer

Game and application development training programs

• Bachelor of Science in Game and Application Development degree program offers advanced training in web application development and artificial intelligence. This four-year degree can be earned in 36 months of full-time study.
• Associate in Applied Science in Game and Application Development degree program covers the essentials of animation, 3D modeling, game engineering and programming. This two-year program can be completed in 18 months of full-time study.

Contact us today to learn more

We would be happy to answer any questions about game and application development programs, our admissions process, financial aid or job outlooks in the video gaming industry. Call us at 1-877-303-6060 or send us an information request.

*U.S. Department of Labor’s O*NET OnLine Summary Report