Shape the future of gaming
Gain a competitive edge in the fast-growing global games industry with a Bachelor of Science in game studio production. Located in Los Angeles — at the intersection of gaming, entertainment and emerging media — this program gives students direct access to the industries shaping the future of interactive storytelling. Offered by The GAME School in ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, this degree prepares you to lead creative teams in launching successful games and studios, combining hands-on experience with real-world industry connections and insight.
Why get a degree in game studio production at ASU in LA?
The GAME School’s BS in game studio production in LA is your ticket to thriving in the gaming industry.
Career outcomes
No. 2 in employability
Earning a degree from ASU — the No. 2 school in the nation for employable graduates among public U.S. universities — opens doors to the global gaming industry and to a host of other career possibilities.
By combining creativity with real-world production and leadership skills, the program prepares students for careers across both indie and established game studios — empowering them to lead in one of the world’s fastest-growing entertainment industries. Graduates will emerge with a hybrid skillset that spans technical literacy, project leadership and industry readiness so they are ready to step into roles such as independent studio founder, producer, game director or project manager.
Unlike traditional game degrees focused solely on design or development, this program prepares students to build, lead and launch the next generation of game studios. The program also supports a range of game creation platforms, from digital and tabletop to alt control and immersive, and genres, from entertainment to educational and simulation/training.
You’ll learn the skills needed to shepherd games from early concept to successful launch, graduating with the building blocks to create your own indie game studio or to apply your skills beyond the gaming industry.
The trend in the gaming industry is favoring indie studios — with LA as an important hub thanks to its range and number of game studios.
A new age of indie game dominance
Projected $10.83 billion industry
The $5.54-billion global indie game industry is expected to almost double in the next five years to $10.83 billion in 2031, according to market research firm Mordor Intelligence.
Dominated 2025 top 10 list on Steam
In 2025, indie games dominated the first seven spots on the list of Top Rated Steam Releases on the Steam Database report.
Consistent industry growth
Despite volatility in the global games industry, indie game revenues have seen consistent growth, outpacing the revenue growth of AA and AAA games. Plus, the overall video game industry is poised for renewed growth according to the BCG’s latest Global Gaming Survey.
Sources: Projected market growth from the Mordor Intelligence (visited March 21, 2026). Popular Stream release from Steam Database (visited March 21, 2026). Revenue growth from Bain & Company gaming report (visit April 13, 2026). Renewed growth projections from BCG Video Gaming Report (visit April 13, 2026).
Students explore every stage of game production, from project management and interdisciplinary collaboration to game design, iterative development, marketing and more.
Through project-based learning, applied practicums and direct engagement with industry professionals, you’ll build practical skills, professional networks and the leadership mind-set needed for success.
The skills built in this program also travel beyond the studios, opening doors in the film and entertainment industry, interactive media, education technology and any field that needs people who can drive complex creative projects from concept to launch. Graduate with the kind of versatile, game-on energy the industry demands.
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Paying for your education
It’s no secret that college is an investment. But studies show that it pays dividends. You have access to many forms of financial aid to help pay for college. Students attending ASU in California are eligible for federal financial aid and scholarships and can apply their GI Bill® benefits at the Los Angeles location.
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#13 in the U.S. for undergraduate teaching
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