NYU Launches Gaming Courses and Degrees

NYU just annouced the launch of the NYU Game Center, which will offer long-term undergraduate and graduate degrees in the research, design and development of digital games. In the fall of 2009, NYU will become the first New York City college to offer a degree in video games.

This is awesome on so many levels.

First, applying to NYU’s MBA program just got ten times more attractive! I can take classes in finance, accounting and marketing and pursue game design courses during my second year when I have the freedom to take more electiives. I understand that this is a purely selfish reason.

Second, this raises the profile of New York as a gaming mecca. I wouldn’t call New York THE place for games (most developers are based out of California) but it’s a great place to start. If we get aspriing game developers to pursue degrees here maybe developers will follow suit by coming here to recuit and hire people.

Third, this marks gaming as a rising media platform. NYU is a leading educational instition. The creation of this center is an acknowlegment of the billion dollar industry and NYU’s intention to be a part of it.

Microsoft’s involvement also shows off their dedication to gaming from education to development.

So for both selfish and practical reasons this is a good day for gaming.

[Via - Wonderland]

[More coveage via Gamer 2.0 and GamingAngels ]

Share it if you like it!