Utah Games College of Architecture and Planning

Degree Information

The David Eccles School of Business and the Utah Division of Games offer a dual degree program designed to take advantage of the complementary elements in the Masters of Business Administration and the Masters of Entertainment Arts & Engineering.

The purpose of this dual MBA/MEAE is to combine students’ applied interests and training in game development with the comprehensive business training gained through an MBA program. Additionally, there are also many complementary intellectual and professional benefits associated with studying game development and business administration together. In simple terms, game developers are trained to design and create products. However, the ultimate success of their efforts is frequently determined not by their technical peers, but by the current business environment and judgment of market forces. Unfortunately, this is an area most game developers know very little about, and is frequently described as the "suits versus dev divide". This degree aims to bridge that divide.

To conceive, design, and create a product as complex as a video game requires deep knowledge in several relevant technical disciplines. In the same way, to anticipate or even influence the reaction of a market requires an integrated understanding of multiple business disciplines. By incorporating a comprehensive knowledge of both sides of the divide, an MBA/MEAE graduate will be, with appropriate experience, qualified to manage every step from the studio to the boardroom.

Applicants interested in applying to the dual MBA/MEAE program can apply to the MEAE program Game Engineering Track or Game Production Track.

Please note, in order to apply for the MBA/MEAE you will be required to apply to both programs. Please visit the Full-Time MBA admissions site for more information on those requirements, and here for MEAE requirements.