Master of Science Game Programming

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. 

Learning Outcomes
Students Will Be Able To:

• Demonstrate Mastery Of The C++ Programming Language. 
• Use Design Patterns To Create And Design Large-scale Real-time Software Systems. 
• Architect And Implement Real-time Game Engine. 
• Implement And Apply Advanced Rendering Techniques For Real-time Graphics Simulation. 
• Create And Manage A Development Schedule Of A Complex Software Projects. 

Career Outcomes

• 92 Percent-of Reporting School Of Computing Master’s Graduates Were Employed, Continuing Education, Or Not Seeking Employment Within Six Months Of Graduation

Game Labs

• 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. 

Cutting-edge, Hands-on Coursework

• 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. 

Depaul Esports

• 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. 

Defrag

• 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

• 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.