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The Master of Science in Game Programming is designed for those interested in game development programming at the highest level, including real time computing, computer graphics, and professional retooling for the game industry. Students will learn about software engineering, computer graphics, artificial intelligence, animation, software architecture, and networking. The game programming degree addresses the real-world needs of industry through special, topic-based classes. Courses are taught with a mixture of theory and practice. Covering both emerging trends and proven knowledge, the program's content is always relevant and current. This combination of approaches allows students to understand the connection between realized applied systems and issues they'll likely face professionally in years to come.
For international students: this is a STEM-designated program, which can qualify you to extend your post-graduation stay in the United States.
Students will be able to:
92% of reporting School of Computing master’s graduates were employed, continuing education, or not seeking employment within six months of graduation
$75,000median salary reported by School of Computing master’s graduates six months after degree completion
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The faculty in the game development program—including renowned industry leaders serving as adjunct instructors—bring a real-world perspective to the classroom. Courses are taught with a mixture of theory and applied practice. Covering both emerging trends and proven knowledge, the program's content is always relevant and current. This "best of both worlds" combination allows students to understand the connection between realized applied systems and issues they'll likely face professionally in years to come.
Game Programming students have access to all CDM labs, but there are several that intersect with the program specifically, including game development and research, gameplay, virtual reality, and playtest and usability labs.
The game programming curriculum addresses the real-world needs of industry though special topic-based classes. Specialized, hands-on experience—in global software development, software methodologies such as SCRUM, and parallel computing architecture thorough CUDA—gives our students an advantage in highly competitive job market.
The DePaul Esports Gaming Center, open to the DePaul community, is a place to flex your competitive edge in various esports titles. Whether you're a new player or seasoned veteran, this center is where you'll find all esports related games that are supported, as well as the various communities that support them.
One of the largest social student organizations on campus, DePaul Fundamental Research in Academic Gaming (DeFRAG), provides events and resources in gaming for both entertainment and education. Events include weekend-long game jams, multiplay nights, and video game Jeopardy, to name just a few.
DePaul Originals is a game development studio located on our Loop campus. Its focus is the production of high quality game experiences that are delivered on commercial platforms.
This degree can be completed entirely online. One hundred percent of the program’s lectures—from audio and video to whiteboard writing and supplemental materials—are captured and available online.
Please note that the desired entry quarter may be subject to change based on review of applicant’s transcripts. This is to ensure the applicant begins with the proper course sequence. Each applicant will be reviewed on an individual basis.
The graduate application process involves completing an online application, sending in your transcripts and submitting any supplemental material (e.g., letters of recommendation, certifications, etc.). To learn more about your program specific requirements, visit our Graduate Admission page.
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