What Degree Should I Pursue for a Career in IT and Game Design?

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The discussion centers on the optimal degree for a career in IT and game design, with participants advocating for specific paths. Computer Engineering is recommended for those interested in hardware design and analysis, while a Computer Science degree is deemed more suitable for aspiring game designers and IT professionals. Electrical Engineering, particularly with a focus on Digital Electronics, is also presented as a viable option for those wanting a deeper understanding of computer functionality. Dual degree programs are suggested for those looking to broaden their expertise, though the challenges of managing two demanding fields are acknowledged.

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Alright, I've always had a fascination with computers, as I'm sure many people out there have. My question is, what should I major in while in college so that when I graduate, I have the ability to do anything from designing video games, to being an IT guy for a major company? At the moment I'm planning on Computer Engineering, should I stick with that, or should I alter my plans?
 
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Computer Engineering is probably your best bet...

However, if you really want to know HOW a computer works and not just WHAT a computer can do... go for a degree in Electrical Engineering with focus in Digital Electronics or Computing...

Cheers...
 
That's the other major I was thinking about, but which would be better for what I want to do? (Stated in post #1)
 
Check with the school that you are planning on attending to see if they have a dual degree program in those areas. My university had dual degrees in a couple of different areas. It added anywhere from a year to year and a half, but it meant having two degrees when you were done.
 
I don't know... trying to double major in 2 challenging engineering fields will be very difficult.
 
For what you stated... IT guy or computer game designer...

I'd definitely go with Computer Engineering.

Cheers...
 
If you want to design computer games or do IT work, you will have absolutely no use for a computer engineering degree -- you want a pure computer science degree. If you want to be able to design digital logic, design processors, or otherwise build or analyze hardware, then you want a computer engineering degree. If you want to work with analog electronics, power, radio, or other such technologies, you want an electrical engineering degree.

In many schools, electrical and computer engineering are not much different. Generally, fields and power classes are swapped out for programming classes, but the core of the degrees is often the same. Computer science is quite different, however, and is closer to mathematics than either of the engineering degrees.

- Warren
 

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