BS Game Production Management at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme 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.

Faculty: School of Design and Society | Department: Business | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

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’ll put your learning into practice by producing a market-ready game project.

Career pathways

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.

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Entry requirements

University-level admission (applies to all undergraduate majors, not programme-specific): 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. We’re here to help you learn more about the program and the opportunities it offers. For more information, please contact Undergraduate Admissions.

USD 53,198 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate tuition for new undergraduate students in 2026-27, a single rate stated for all undergraduate students (Mies Campus, 12-18 credit hours per semester; the student accounting page lists $26,599 per semester). Excludes fees ($1,850 stated separ Source

First-year entry terms: Fall and Spring. Transfer entry: Fall and Spring. Joint and non-degree programmes: Fall (August to December), Spring (late January to mid-May) and Summer (end of May to mid-August).

First-year Fall entry: Early Decision (binding) November 1; Early Action (non-binding) November 15; Regular Decision February 1 (June 1 for international students living in the U.S.). First-year Spring entry: Regular Decision October 15. Applications go through the Common App. There is no undergraduate application fee. Standardized tests (SAT/ACT) are optional.

Transfer Fall entry: priority deadlines March 15 and June 15, regular deadline July 15 (international living abroad: June 1). Transfer Spring entry: October 15.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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