Strengths :
Strengths The Gaming Industry has been on a steady climb up in the past few years
A lot more job and educational opportunities making the industry a desired one.
Part of the technology revolution which means a more secure field to be in
Is incorporated from cell phones to game consoles.
Optimistic future, found in hospitals and rehab clinics for better health and wellness (medical field..which is a great field as well)
Weaknesses :
Weaknesses Unstable industry as developers and publishers are not “always” on the same page.
The time to create a game sometimes doesn’t hit until after purchasing season.
Up and down patterns of employment due to many other competitors.
A highly skilled industry which demands more graduates to succeed.
Sometimes can’t keep up with constant changing (movies as games exp; Shrek 1,2,3) since movies come out more frequently and sequels which shows the gap between first and second generation of the game developed.
Opportunities :
Opportunities Growing industry which fits in the technology revolution.
A lot more schools are starting to realize it’s potential as a new degree
Getting more attention especially from the younger target market.
Can be found in fields from Telecommunications to Medical.
Threats :
Threats Industry divided between publishers and developers, could create a unstable industry
Movie industry could come out with something like current CGI and combine industry (exp., Interactive T.V. )
Conclusion :
Conclusion The gaming degree could be a great major to offer since it is a industry on the rise. A market filled with potential could lead to a lucrative industry as long as the field can decide what to do with the division between developers and publishers, and it can adapt to an ever changing market. If the industry can improve its completion time to keep up with its constant changing market segment. The gaming degree is a promising one with many opportunities abroad.