Master’s in AI vs game development vs virtual reality: Which offers best career?

VR involves designing immersive virtual environments applicable in healthcare, real estate, training simulations, and gaming
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With continuous advancements in technology, fields like game development, virtual reality (VR), and artificial intelligence (AI) have gained immense traction and attracted aspiring students to build a career in these domains. 

If you're willing to pursue a master’s program in game development, virtual reality (VR), and artificial intelligence (AI), you must be well-versed with their career potential and industry demands. 

Benefits of doing a master's in game development? 

According to Syed Azhar Husnain Abidi —renowned educationist in Pakistan and a recipient of the award Tamgha-e-Imtiaz— a master's degree in game development could offer career opportunities in creating interactive games for platforms like consoles, mobile devices, and PCs. 

The field is a well-established one with roles available in entertainment companies, educational applications, and independent studios. 

Why should you do a master's in virtual reality? 

The educationist believes that virtual reality (VR) is also an emerging domain which involves designing immersive virtual environments applicable in healthcare, real estate, training simulations, and gaming. 

Although game development promises notable roles in the industry, the application of VR is across sectors, which indicates a growing demand in future.

Should you pursue a master's in artificial intelligence (AI)?

Artificial intelligence (AI) could be termed the chief among the three under consideration for being one of the most transformative fields today, driving innovations in robotics, data analytics, and predictive technologies, the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz recipient mainained. 

If you wish to accomplish something remarkable in robotics or generative technologies, then rest assured as master's programs in AI are offered worldwide, with institutions like Stanford, MIT, and ETH Zurich, having robust AI programs. 

In Pakistan, universities like NUST and FAST provide competitive options in AI. Diligent students should have strong foundations in programming, mathematics, and data analysis to excel in AI.

Going for a master’s in these fields can bring about a variety of career prospects, and having worked on relevant projects before enrollment can give a boost to prospects.