Hi all :) I'm very confused about which degree to follow. Currently I'm doing Bsc in IT 3 year degree in Sri Lanka (I'm in 2nd year now). There is no Computer Science degree in my university which most people say as a "MUST" for a game development job :(

So far I've studied in XNA and now I'm doing myself studies in DirectX API and Nvidia CUDA computing with C. And this year I became the national finalist in game programming in Imagine Cup.

Is that true that without a Computer Science or a Software Engineering degree it's impossible to step in to the game industry?

And I saw "Game programming" MSc degrees in foreign universities. I come from a poor family and simply I can't afford them. So that means with a BSc IT degree that I won't be able to get a job in game industry?

There is only one company that does game making in my country. Last time I checked there were no vacancies at all. What are my chances getting into game industry as currently I don't have the opportunity to get even a training or internship? So without actual field experience will any overseas company consider giving me a job?

If so how should I continue? Please help. Much appreciated. Thank you :)

1. I'm very confused about which degree to follow.
Currently I'm doing Bsc in IT 3 year degree in Sri Lanka (I'm in 2nd year now). There is no Computer Science degree in my university which most people say as a "MUST" for a game development job
So far I've studied in XNA and now I'm doing myself studies in DirectX API and Nvidia CUDA computing with C. And this year I became the national finalist in game programming in Imagine Cup.
Is that true that without a Computer Science or a Software Engineering degree it's impossible to step in to the game industry?
2. And I saw "Game programming" MSc degrees in foreign universities. I come from a poor family and simply I can't afford them.
3. So that means with a BSc IT degree that I won't be able to get a job in game industry?
4. There is only one company that does game making in my country. Last time I checked there were no vacancies at all.
5. What are my chances getting into game industry
6. currently I don't have the opportunity to get even a training or internship
7. So without actual field experience will any overseas company consider giving me a job?
8. If so how should I continue?

Hi, Prasad.
1. No. It is not impossible. If you're going for a game programmer job, the norm is the CS degree. But as long as you have a degree and a portfolio and you live locally to the company where you're applying, it is certainly possible to get hired.
2. You do not need that masters degree. You need a Bachelors degree and a portfolio, and you need to live near game companies.
3. No.
4. Okay. Then after you finish your degree, you'll need to move (or start your own company).
5. It's very difficult to give you a probability. It depends on you.
6. You're still in university, so it's too early to apply now. You also don't have a portfolio yet.
7. Only if you live local. Read http://sloperama.com/advice/lesson24.htm and http://sloperama.com/advice/lesson27.htm
8. Build a portfolio, research game company locations (see gamedevmap and gameindustrymap) and move. Read this forum's FAQs.

@ambershee -> Thanks for the kind reply sir. Yes I'm now working on examples while doing my college studies.

@Top Sloper -> I went through your articles and I totally look like a stupid newbie :( Thank you for your valuable advises and now I understand how to proceed. Thank you again sir.

Thank you very much Mr.frob :)