Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Game Design and Development

Program Overview

Macquarie University's double degree in Economics and Game Design and Development equips students with a comprehensive understanding of economics and the skills to design sustainable economic systems. It also provides a solid foundation in game design, development, and programming, preparing graduates for careers in economic consultancies, investment banking, and video game development. The program emphasizes customization, practical skills, and industry-based projects, leading to high graduate employability.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Game Design and Development is a double degree program offered by Macquarie University in Sydney.

The Bachelor of Economics

aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the contemporary economic landscape and equip them with the skills to design economic systems that prioritize welfare, fairness, and sustainability. The program delves into the workings of modern economies, including trade and growth, the role of prices and markets in resource allocation, and policy interventions to address suboptimal economic outcomes.

The Bachelor of Game Design and Development

focuses on providing a solid foundation in software design and development. It incorporates specialized units that critically examine video games as design and cultural media products, equipping students with the skills necessary for a successful career in designing and creating innovative video games and virtual worlds.

Key Features:

• Customization: Students can tailor their degree to meet their individual needs by selecting units in finance, trade, development, or other areas like languages, philosophy, politics, or sociology.
• Global Recognition: Macquarie University is a globally recognized institution, and its business school is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
• Practical Skills: The program emphasizes applied economic skills, making graduates highly sought after by investment banks, economic consultancies, government departments, and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Students have access to the Finance Decision Lab and incubator, and participate in simulations and workshops.
• Comprehensive Gaming Education: The program covers all aspects of video gaming, including design, development, and appreciation, while providing broad programming and software engineering knowledge.
• Theoretical and Technical Skills: Students acquire a blend of theoretical and technical skills, preparing them to utilize current technologies and create new ones in the workforce.
• Industry-Based Project: Students undertake an extensive supervised project, solving a real-world problem and gaining valuable skills for their future careers.
• Unique Video Games Degree: This is the only university degree in New South Wales that combines technical skills with a critical understanding of video games.
• Double Degree Benefits: Students can fast-track their learning by up to two years, saving time and money.
They can personalize their double degree by choosing a combination that aligns with their career aspirations.

Careers:

The program emphasizes graduate employability and works closely with various industries and sectors to ensure students are job-ready upon graduation.

Potential Career Paths:

• Investment Banking
• Economic Consultancies
• Government Departments
• Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)
• Video Game Design and Development
• Virtual World Creation

Other:

• The program is offered full-time and requires 4.5 years to complete.
• Macquarie University's campus is situated in one of Australia's largest business and technology precincts.
• The university offers flexible study options, personalized degrees, and practical experiences to ensure students have the necessary skills for their future careers.