Master of Science in Game Science and Design (STEM)
Northeastern University - Boston Campus
USA,Massachusetts
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24 Months
Duration
CAD 33,813/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 100 FREE
Application Fee
Sep 2025
Apply Date
USA, Massachusetts
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1898
Total Students: 25,000 +
Int. Students: 14,000 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Master of Science in Game Science and Design (STEM)
Program Overview
The Master of Science (MS) in Game Science and Design 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. Jointly offered by Northeastern’s College of Arts, Media, and Design and Khoury College of Computer Sciences, the Master of Science in Game Science and Design is a one-of-a-kind interdisciplinary program that seeks to prepare students to meet this need by weaving together science and design. This is a two-year, 34-credit-hour program.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 100 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 33,813 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Northeastern University - Boston Campus
CAD 17,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
