<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>By enrolling in the Bachelor of Science in Business Studies program at Southern New Hampshire University, you will have the opportunity to choose one of several concentrations, including Game Design and Development. The Business Studies curriculum is designed to maximize previous college courses. The game design and development program is designed to impart the business acumen and technical, analytical, and leadership skills that could prepare you to someday run your own production or multimedia business. As you learn the business of game development, you will study topics such as animation, marketing, three-dimensional graphics, business economics, and interface design. You'll also be able to compile a work portfolio and build a website, both of which you might present to hiring companies. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>This program might benefit business-oriented applicants who have degrees in disciplines other than business, or those who wish to transfer credits from other degree programs. All applicants to Southern New Hampshire University programs must have earned a high school diploma or equivalent. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>To complete this program, you will need a total of 120 credits. In part, the program consists of 21 major credits and 27 elective credits. </p> <p><u>Required Bachelor of Science Core Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>ENG 120 </td><td> College Composition I</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 200 </td><td> Sophomore Seminar</td></tr> <tr><td>IT 100 </td><td> Introduction to Information Technology</td></tr> <tr><td>COM 212 </td><td> Public Speaking</td></tr> <tr><td>SNHU 303 </td><td> SNHU Experience: Life After SNHU</td></tr> </table><p>SNHU 404 | SNHU Experience: General Education Capstone </p> <ul><li>Choose two of the following: </li></ul><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>MAT 130 </td><td> Applied Finite Math</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 140 </td><td> Precalculus</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 200 </td><td> Mathematics for the Humanities</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 210 </td><td> Calculus I</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 230 </td><td> Discrete Mathematics</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 240 </td><td> Applied Statistics</td></tr> </table><p><u>Bachelor of Science Core Knowledge Courses</u> </p> <ul><li>Choose one of the following: </li></ul><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>FAS 201 </td><td> Introduction to Humanities I</td></tr> <tr><td>FAS 202 </td><td> Introduction to Humanities II</td></tr> <tr><td>FAS 223 </td><td> Appreciation and History of Music</td></tr> <tr><td>FAS 340 </td><td> Modern Art</td></tr> <tr><td>FAS 370 </td><td> American Art</td></tr> </table><ul><li>Choose one of the following: </li></ul><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>HIS 109 </td><td> Western Civilization I</td></tr> <tr><td>HIS 110 </td><td> Western Civilization II</td></tr> <tr><td>HIS 113 </td><td> United States History I</td></tr> <tr><td>HIS 114 </td><td> United States History II</td></tr> </table><ul><li>Choose one 200 level Literature Elective </li><li>Choose one of the following: </li></ul><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>PHL 210 </td><td> Introduction to Western Philosophy</td></tr> <tr><td>PHL 212 </td><td> Introduction to Ethics</td></tr> <tr><td>PHL 214 </td><td> Logic, Language and Argumentation</td></tr> <tr><td>PHL 230 </td><td> Religions of the World</td></tr> </table><ul><li>Choose one science elective (not SCI 215) </li><li>Choose four additional electives (ECO, ATH, SSC, POL, SOC, PSY) </li></ul><p><u>Business Core Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>ACC 201 </td><td> Financial Accounting</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 202 </td><td> Managerial Accounting</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 206 </td><td> Business Law I</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 320 </td><td> Principles of Finance</td></tr> <tr><td>IT 210 </td><td> Business Systems Analysis and Design</td></tr> <tr><td>MKT 113 </td><td> Introduction to Marketing</td></tr> <tr><td>OL 125 </td><td> Human Relations in Administration</td></tr> <tr><td>OL 421 </td><td> Strategic Management and Policy</td></tr> </table><p><u>Game Design and Development Concentration Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>GAM 135 </td><td> Interactive 3-D Virtual Environments</td></tr> <tr><td>GAM 207 </td><td> Introduction to Digital Games</td></tr> <tr><td>IT / GAM 303 </td><td> Design of Virtual Game Environments</td></tr> <tr><td>IT / GAM 305 </td><td> Digital Game Development</td></tr> </table><ul><li>Select three of the following: </li></ul><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>ADV 428 </td><td> Promotional Research and Media</td></tr> <tr><td>ECO 402 </td><td> Intermediate Macroeconometrics</td></tr> <tr><td>IT 467 </td><td> Digital Commerce and e-Business</td></tr> <tr><td>MKT 229 </td><td> Principles of Integrated Marketing Communications</td></tr> <tr><td>MKT 345 </td><td> Consumer Behavior</td></tr> <tr><td>OL 320 </td><td> Entrepreneurship</td></tr> <tr><td>OL 342 </td><td> Organizational Behavior</td></tr> <tr><td>QSO 340 </td><td> Project Management</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterGraduation">What Could I Do After Graduation?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>When you have completed your bachelor's degree and acquired the technological, design, and business talents that employers look for, you can begin your job search. Potential positions in the gaming industry for which you might qualify include: </p> <ul><li>Video Game Producer </li><li>Video Game Programmer </li><li>Multimedia Products Business Owner </li><li>Video Game Level Designer </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>You might expand your skills and technical gaming knowledge by continuing the educational process and earning an advanced degree. Relevant master's-level programs include the following: </p> <ul><li>Master of Interactive Technology in Digital Game Development </li><li>Master of Computer Science with a specialization in: <ul><li>Game Development</li></ul></li></ul>