Game Development
Bachelor of Science in Game Development
Have you ever been curious about what steps went into creating your favorite video game? As a Game Development major, you'll learn all about the game development process by analyzing professional game engines, learning scripting languages, developing artificial intelligence for non-player characters, working with graphics, networks, and various other components. If you're a creative thinker who wants to create games that captivate audiences, then you'll love being a Game Development major.
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Why choose the Mount's game development program?
- What better way to learn about creating games than by making one of your own? You will design, build, and test 2-dimensional (2D) and 3-dimensional (3D) games using computer programming languages and modern software engineering practices, culminating in designing an original game from start to finish during your senior year.
- Being a short train ride to New York City's major tech and gaming studios is just one of the many advantages of the Mount's location. Game Development majors at the Mount will also benefit from the Hudson Valley, and in particular Newburgh and Beacon - a hotbed for the professional arts.
- Combine technical computing skills with artistic design, narrative writing, logic, and project management to become a versatile team leader in the interactive media industry.
- As a Game Development major, you can join one of the Mount's video game clubs to connect with fellow gammers, play a variety of games on a weekly basis, and even compete in campus-wide tournaments for prizes.
Esteban Meza"The assignments my professors have given me have helped me expand more on creative freedom, improve upon my work, and push me past what I thought I was capable of."
Esteban Meza
What to expect as a Game Development Major
Curriculum Overview
- Requirements: The Game Development program consists of 45 required credits in Game Development with a required 2.0 GPA or higher. Your courses will include cybersecurity, web programming, networking, game design and development, data structures, digital animation, and more.
- Timeline: First year students will start with creating game concepts, evaluating games, game testing, and even create a prototype game in their first class. Students will then learn to design and develop a game by learning advanced programming languages before enrolling in a two semester game design and development seminar that will help that student create and market their final products.
- Senior Seminar : During your senior year, you will enroll in a two-semester Game Design and Development Seminar where you will design, develop, and implement a complete game experience. You can tailor your game for your specific career goals by targeting traditional desktop systems, mobile devices, virtual reality (VR), interactive websites, social media, interactive art, digital advertising, or interactive cinema.
Learn about Game Development academic requirements and courses here.
"Mini-Mount: MSMC in 2D"
Did you know Mount Saint Mary College has its very own video game created entirely by students?
Developed during the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience, students Ennis Cruz and Leandro Ortiz designed and programmed "Mini-Mount - MSMC in 2D" under the guidance of Lee Fothergill, professor of Mathematics. "Mini-Mount" serves as both an interactive digital campus map and retro-inspired arcade hub. Players explore pixelated versions of iconic MSMC landmarks and compete in custom mini-games tied to real campus locations. Step into the boots of Mack the Knight and explore campus in 2D!
Be Prepared for your future
Game Development is a fast-growing and in-demand field. According to a Statista industry market analysis, the global gaming market brought in almost $522.5 billion in 2025, with mobile gaming generating nearly $126 billion, creating demand for skilled game developers, software engineers, graphics engineers, and user interface scripters. At the Mount, we want to make sure you have the appropriate resources to research, develop, and contribute to advances and trends within the field of game development while also having the ability to adapt to new technologies and environments. Through the Mount's Center for Academic and Career Services, you can feel prepared for your future with internship opportunities and career readiness events throughout your time in college and even after graduation.
Frequently Asked Questions
No prior programming experience is required. Your foundational courses during your first year will teach you core computing concepts, scripting languages, and modern software engineering practices step-by-step.
Yes! Students will create and design their own game from start to finish during your senior year.
While both degrees share the same foundation in programming, software engineering, and mathematics, a Computer Science degree focuses broadly on general computing, databases, and software architecture. A Game Development degree applies these core technical skills specifically to interactive media.
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