About the course

The Master of Science (MS) in Game Science and Design is a program that seeks to give students a comprehensive understanding of how successful game products are created in a player-centric environment. Focusing on the science of game development, students have an opportunity to learn the design and technological skills needed to build a game and develop a deep understanding of playability and analytics that make products successful in an increasingly competitive marketplace. The game industry has expanded to include social and mobile gaming, games in health, education, and training, and innovations in play psychology, middleware, graphics tools, game mechanics, game evaluation methods, and advanced artificial intelligence and narrative techniques. It has become an increasingly competitive space. The selectiveness of the industry and the diversity of the skills required mean that students seeking entry need both broad and deep skills. As an emergent industry using diverse technology and collaborative practices, the game industry needs professionals with interdisciplinary skill sets who can meld knowledge about development with knowledge about evaluation methods and players’ behavior and psychology. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$64,396

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Oakland
Spring (January), 2024	Boston
Fall (September), 2024	Boston
Fall (September), 2024	Oakland
Spring (January), 2025	Boston
Spring (January), 2025	Oakland
Fall (September), 2025	Boston
Fall (September), 2025	Oakland
Spring (January), 2026	Boston
Spring (January), 2026	Oakland

　　

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