Bachelor Digital Games Business
42 months · from €257 / month
Become a pioneer in the games industry. The games sector is one of the fastest-growing areas of the digital creative economy, with Germany being the largest market in Europe. This part-time programme is perfect for you if you are passionate about business and gaming and the interplay between them.
Key Facts: Digital Games Business
Degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Duration
42 months (7 semesters)
Scope
180 ECTS
Study format
Part-time hybrid (on-campus sessions on selected weekends, every 6 to 8 weeks, plus online on the e-campus) or fully online
Start
Summer semester (April) or winter semester (October)
Tuition fees
from €257 / month
Language
German
Group size
Small, up to 20 participants
Location
GoVersity Campus Karlsruhe and/or e-campus
Accreditation: State-recognized, accredited by FIBAA · Financing: KfW-supported
Specializations & Focus Areas
Choose your specialization and become an expert in your field
Transmedia and Games Practice
E-Sports and Data Science Management
Business Psychology in the Games Industry
Study Goal & Competencies
This bachelor programme focused on the high-growth games business market equips you to combine creative and innovation-driven competencies in game development with business and technology knowledge. You explore game design, knowledge and innovation management, usability and user experience.
Career Prospects
With a degree in Digital Games Business you are equipped for a successful career in the games industry. You can take on key roles such as project manager or in marketing and communications management. You are also qualified for product and content development and building a strong games brand.
Your career opportunities
Ideal entry into the games world
With this specialised bachelor's degree you are ready for a successful career in the games industry, combining game development, business and innovation.
Demanding positions in the games biz
Leadership roles in management, organisation, marketing and sales in the games industry are all within reach.
Diverse options to shape the games industry
Many games companies are looking for well-qualified graduates. In this high-growth market, promising positions await you nationally and internationally.
Degree from an award-winning university
Upon completion of the bachelor programme at GoVersity and its educational partner, the academic degree Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Digital Games Business is awarded. This internationally recognised degree is issued by our renowned partner university in northern Germany. Founded in 1994, the university has received multiple awards and ranks among the top ten private universities in Germany, with over 8,000 students convinced by its high-quality teaching, innovative digital learning concept and strong practical focus.
Degrees state-recognised and equivalent to those of public universities
Your path to graduation
Digital Games Business – 7 semesters at a glance
Semester 1
Foundation- Fundamentals of Business Studies
- Financial Accounting
- Academic Writing
Semester 2
Foundation- Marketing and Market Research
- Business Law
- Game Design Fundamentals
Semester 3
Foundation- Knowledge and Innovation Management
- Usability and User Experience
- Management Accounting
Semester 4
Specialisation- Media and Communications Management
- Investment and Finance
- Practical Phase
Semester 5
Specialisation- Specialisation (Part I): Transmedia & Games Practice / eSports Management / Business Psychology Games
- Digital Games Business Modelling & E-Business Leadership
- Practical Phase
Semester 6
Specialisation- Intercultural Media Communication and Cooperation
- Specialisation (Part II)
- Business English
Semester 7
Thesis- Bachelor Thesis and Colloquium
Admission Requirements
With Abitur / Fachhochschulreife
General university entrance qualification (Abitur) or university of applied sciences entrance qualification
Without Abitur
Field-specific advanced training (e.g., Betriebswirt IHK, Meister) or professional qualification with aptitude test
Your studies start here
Start your career with a bachelor's degree at GoVersity – part-time, flexible, and accredited. Learn more at an info session.