Game Production Management (B.S.)

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The video game market in the United States is huge鈥攅stimated at more than $96 billion annually in 2023鈥攁nd growing on a projected path to double by 2030.

The Bachelor of Science in Game Production Management degree is designed to prepare students for careers in this exciting industry by developing their expertise and technical skills in creative media and business.

In this unique, interdisciplinary program you will learn from world-class faculty at Illinois Institute of Technology鈥檚 Stuart School of Business and Lewis College of Sciences and Letters. The curriculum includes:

  • Courses in game design and experiential media that cover the fundamentals of game design, interactive storytelling, web development, and open-source application development in a project-based environment
  • Business courses in marketing, leadership, analytics, accounting, finance, strategic management, and business law
  • An experiential capstone project in which you develop a game, from concept to demo  to publication and release in the market

Through Illinois Tech鈥檚 one-of-a-kind Elevate program, you are guaranteed access to hands-on experiences鈥攕uch as internships and group projects鈥攚here you can connect your learning with real-world practice. You also receive individualized mentorship to guide your academic studies and build your career readiness.

电车无码 is an international center for business with a diverse metro area economy that is home to a growing array of tech companies. Illinois Tech鈥檚 connections provide you with exceptional access to internships, networking, and job opportunities.

STEM-Designated Program

This is a STEM-designated program, and international graduates of the program are eligible to apply for an extension for Optional Practical Training, which allows selected students to stay and work in the United States for up to three years after graduation.

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Game Production Management is a unique, interdisciplinary degree designed for students who are interested in developing expertise in both the business and creative media fields. This program provides excellent preparation for exciting careers in the growing field of game development and management.

Career Opportunities

Game production management is an established professional field and Illinois is one of the top 10 markets for game design job postings. Potential job roles for graduates include:

  • Associate game producer
  • Creative project manager
  • Game designer
  • Marketing manager
  • Localization producer
  • Game developer
  • Community manager
  • Technical director
  • Creative director

Current starting salaries in the game design field average $77,879 for those with two or fewer years of experience, increasing to $89,630 for those with three to five years of experience, and then $99,021 for those with six or more years of experience鈥攊ndicating strong earnings potential for graduates of this program

In the B.S. in Game Production Management degree you will develop a strong foundation of creative, technical, and analytical skills and expertise to launch your career in the games and experiential media industries. This hands-on, interdisciplinary program culminates in the two-semester Game and Interactive Media Design Capstone course in which you鈥檒l put your learning into practice by producing a market-ready game project.

Admission to Illinois Tech is required to enroll in the B.S. in Game Production Management program. Current Illinois Tech students should consult with their academic adviser to transfer into the program.

Do You Have Questions?

We鈥檙e here to help you learn more about the program and the opportunities it offers. 

  • For questions about the game design and experiential media (GEM) curriculum, contact Professor of Digital Humanities and Media Studies Carly Kocurek.
  • For questions about the business curriculum, contact Stuart Director of Recruitment Claire Johnson.

Why Study Game Production Management at a Technology-Focused University?

Studying game production management at Illinois Tech uniquely prepares students to launch their careers in the tech industry. Game production management majors are working alongside engineers, computer scientists, entrepreneurs, and researchers every day in preparation to excel in both the business and creative media fields.

You鈥檒l also have opportunities to connect with students across the university through on-campus networks such as Illinois Tech Esports and the Illinois Tech chapter of the International Game Developers Association.

Featured Faculty

Meet your professors! Here are some of the faculty from Stuart School of Business and Lewis College of Science and Letters who teach courses in this program.

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Professor of Digital Humanities and Media Studies Associate Dean, Lewis College of Science and Letters
Xiaoyun "Aarn" Cao
Clinical Assistant Professor of Management
Arlen C. Moller
Div. Head Undergrad Psych Prog Director of the Camras Associate Professor of Psychology
Charles Hamilton
Clinical Associate Professor of Accounting
Kristina Bauer
Associate Chair, Department of Psychology Associate Professor of Psychology
Ghazale Jafari Haddadian
Clinical Associate Professor of Operations and Energy Management
Mark Roman Miller
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Andrew Kumiega
Assistant Professor of Analytics Adjunct Professor, Industrial Technology and Management
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Assistant Professor, Experiential Media and Data Comm NCAA Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR), Illinois Tech Athletics
John Twombly
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs Director of Undergraduate Programs in Business Clinical Professor of Accounting and Finance Adjunct Faculty, Industrial Technology and Management
Sang Baum "Solomon" Kang
Assistant Director, Undergraduate Programs in Business Associate Professor of Finance