Game Business & Publishing Degree

Lead the Business Behind the Games

The game industry is projected to reach $550 billion by 2028. Be at the forefront with a degree that prepares you to drive business success in this explosive global market.

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Business Strategy Meets Gamer Passion

Prepare for success in a multibillion-dollar global industry

The game industry needs business leaders who understand it from the inside out. At Champlain College—ranked among the nation’s top schools for game design by Princeton Review—you’ll develop specialized business skills in the context of game development cycles and markets.

Start taking game-focused business classes on day one with our Upside-Down Curriculum. By graduation, you’ll be ready to bring any game, feature, or strategy to market.

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Why Champlain College?

RANKED IN THE TOP 10 NATIONALLY

The Princeton Review consistently ranks our Game Design programs among the best in the nation.

REAL STUDIO EXPERIENCE

Work alongside programmers, designers, and producers in our Game Studio Experience – mimicking professional game development from concept to completion.

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

Get paid to intern in Asia with support from the Freeman Foundation Grant and develop a global understanding of the gaming market..

PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIONS

Present your portfolio to recruiters from Insomniac, Activision, Ubisoft and more at our annual Senior Show – your direct pipeline to the industry.

Academic Excellence

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Program Highlights

  • Get paid to intern in Asia with support from the Freeman Foundation Grant
  • Specialize in one of three concentrations: Business Strategy, Content & Community or Research & Analytics
  • Present your work to recruiters from companies like Insomniac, Activision, and Ubisoft at our annual Senior Show
  • Network with industry professionals at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco
  • Graduate with a professional portfolio that showcases your business acumen and collaborative skills
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Facts & Stats

$550 Billion

Estimated worth of the gaming industry by 2027, according to TechJury.

100%

The number of students in the Game Business & Publishing major who will complete an advanced internship as part of their required curriculum.

2026

The year our first Game Business & Publishing students will graduate and join the workforce.

Your Career Outlook

Our graduates are prepared for diverse roles including…

  • Esports Brand Manager
  • User Experience Analyst
  • Branded Content Coordinator
  • Partnership Coordinator
  • UX Researcher
  • Quality Assurance Testing

Anthropic

Through a new partnership with Anthropic, a leader in AI safety and research, Champlain is integrating AI literacy and innovation into the student experience. You’ll learn how to think critically, work responsibly with AI, and use it to solve real-world challenges. Gain future-proof skills across every discipline and be ready for what’s next in AI and beyond.

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