The Master of Science in Game Development requires 30 hours of credit. Students may also choose to earn a concentration in Game Programming.

M.S. candidates must hold a B.F.A., B.A., B.S. or degree in a game development equivalent to that offered by Bradley University. Undergraduate or graduate courses to remediate deficiencies must be completed but do not apply toward the semester hour graduate degree requirements.

All M.S. students undergo graduate faculty review for advancement to candidacy for M.S. degree after completion of 10 hours (1 semester).

Admission Requirements

Following are requirements for admission to the program:
 
1. Official transcript confirming an undergraduate degree with a major in game development or the equivalent, and in fulfillment of requirements of Graduate Education. Alternatively, a major in animation, computer science, or user experience without game development would be considered with additional required study.
2. A minimum undergraduate last-60-hour grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is needed for unconditional admission. 
3. A portfolio of game development work that demonstrates technical, design, or artistic accomplishment. Applicants should indicate which projects were collaborative efforts as well their role and contribution.
4. One or two letters of recommendation.
5. A statement of one’s interests, abilities, and direction in game design & development. (250 words).
6. Application deadlines are August 15 (for spring entrance) and January 15 (for fall entrance) to be assured full consideration.

Game Design & Development Course Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
I M 526	Practicum	2.0
I M 580	Game Seminar	6.0
I M 588	Game Prototyping & Pre-Production	6.0
I M 589	Game Production	3.0-6.0
I M 590	Game Post-Production	3.0-6.0
Total Hours		20-26

General Requirements

1. Students must enroll in the program full-time.
2. Students may not transfer graduate credit from another institution or program.
3. Undergraduate or additional graduate study may be necessary where deficiencies exist. The graduate faculty will make a collaborative decision regarding courses that fulfill specific deficiencies for the student’s continuation in the program.
4. The required Comprehensive Assessment will be in the form of a presentation by each candidate on their individual role on the final project. This presentation will be given to and assessed by all members of the Graduate Faculty and the Department of Interactive Media chairperson.

Plan of Study Grid

Semester 1		Hours
I M 526	Practicum	1.0
I M 580	Game Seminar	3.0
I M 588	Game Prototyping & Pre-Production	6.0
	Hours	10
Semester 2
I M 526	Practicum	1.0
I M 580	Game Seminar	3.0
I M 589	Game Production	6.0
	Hours	10
Semester 3
I M 589	Game Production	6.0
I M 590	Game Post-Production	4.0
	Hours	10
	Total Hours	30

Students should work with their academic advisor to develop a plan that best meets their individual educational goals.