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Game Design (MS)
Take your passion for game design to the next level with Bradley’s Master’s in Game Design and Development—a program that mirrors the real-world game development experience and culminates in the creation of your own game!
Building on the success of Bradley’s top-ranked undergraduate game design program, this master’s program places you in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, just like in a professional studio. You’ll work alongside artists, designers, and programmers while receiving direct feedback from industry pros at AAA game studios.
From concept to launch, you’ll gain hands-on experience in every stage of development, preparing you for a dynamic career in the gaming industry.
Example of Student Work
Experiential Learning
The Interactive Media Department connects students with industry leaders through partnerships with UXisFine, Everi, OSF Jump Simulation Center, and Rockstar New England, Inc. These collaborations provide real-world experience, networking opportunities, and a direct pipeline to careers in game design, development, and interactive media.
But it doesn’t stop there—you and your team will form your own corporation, owning full rights to your game after graduation. This means you’ll have the opportunity to sell your game to major publishers or launch it independently, turning your passion into a career. With a strong portfolio and hands-on experience, you’ll be ready to stand out in the highly competitive gaming industry.
Program Details
Required Courses – 30 hrs.
- IM 526: Practicum (2 hrs.)
- IM 580: Game Seminar (6 hrs.)
- IM 588: Game Prototyping (6 hrs.)
- IM 589: Game Production (12 hrs.)
- IM 590: Game Post-Production (4 hrs.)
Game Design & Development with Game Programming Concentration
Required Courses – 31 hrs.
- CIS 556: Game Engine Programming (3 hrs.)
- IM 588: Game Prototyping (6 hrs.)
- IM 589: Game Production (12 hrs.)
- CS 590: Fundamentals of Software Engineering OR
- CIS 575: Computer Information Systems Analysis, Design and Integration (3 hrs.)
- IM 590: Game Post-Production (4 hrs.)
Elective courses (choose one)
- CIS 546: Advanced Mobile Programming (3 hrs.)
- CIS 559: Computer Game Capstone Project (3 hrs.)
- CIS 697: Advanced Topics in Computer Information Systems (3 hrs.)
- CIS 698: Directed Individual Studies in Computer Information Systems (3 hrs.)
- CS 514: Algorithms (3 hrs.)
- CS 591: Software Project Management (3 hrs.)
Career Opportunities
Graduates have successfully transitioned into various roles within the gaming and interactive media industries at companies such as Blizzard, Warner Brothers Games, NetherRealm Studios, and Oculus VR.