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Business for Simulation & Game Development Certificate

Wake Tech Course ID: C25450G

Business for Simulation & Game Development is the fourth in a series of certificates toward a Simulation & Game Development degree. The certificate introduces students to the business side of the industry, such as the creation of budgets and schedules, and tackles advanced topics in programming and art.

Overall, the Simulation & Game Development program provides a broad background in the industry, with practical applications in creative arts, visual arts, audio/video technology, creative writing, modeling, design, programming and management.

Students receive hands-on training in design, 3D modeling, animation, level design, software engineering and programming to create simulations and games.

Graduates should qualify for employment as designers, artists, animators, programmers, quality assurance testers and analysts, engineers and administrators in industries such as entertainment, health care, engineering, forensics, education and government.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$912.00
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
Total Credits
12
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

Career Outlook


  • Video Game Designer
    43711.90
    Starting Salary
    92151.19
    Median Annual Wage
    19%
    Growth*
  • Software Developer
    78498.05
    Starting Salary
    132263.50
    Median Annual Wage
    27%
    Growth*
  • Graphic Designer
    31048.33
    Starting Salary
    57749.28
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Multimedia Artist and Animator
    33212.57
    Starting Salary
    68634.06
    Median Annual Wage
    16%
    Growth*
  • Art Director
    37201.89
    Starting Salary
    79030.14
    Median Annual Wage
    12%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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