BS Game Studio Production at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science program in game studio production prepares you to lead and manage creative teams in the fast-paced global games industry. Blending design, technology and business, this interdisciplinary program focuses on the coordination of game development pipelines --- from concept and prototyping to launch and live operations.

Faculty: Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts | Department: The GAME School | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses AME 159 Gameplay Survey AME 160 Introduction to Game Design AME 161 Game Engine Fundamentals AME 162 Introduction to Game Production and Management AME 171 Current Topics in the Games Industry AME 210 Media Editing What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Animator Growth: -0.3% Median Salary: $102,030 Learn more Art Director Growth: 4.2% Median Salary: $114,850 Learn more Executive Producer Growth: 4.0% Median Salary: $90,360 Learn more IT Project Manager Growth: 5.1% Median Salary: $116,580 Learn more Project Manager Growth: 6.7% Median Salary: $102,320 Learn more Software Developer Growth: 10.2% Median Salary: $135,980 Learn more Technical Director Growth: 4.0% Median Salary: $90,360 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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