BA/MS or BS/MS Computer Science and Game Development

This program will give you the knowledge and skills of a computer scientist while unleashing your creativity and imagination. You will be able to create virtual worlds and experiences for entertainment purposes and serious applications. This blend of skills will open you up to a world of career opportunities.You will work closely with full-time faculty who are experts in the field and will push you to think outside the box. You will be challenged to open your eyes to see beyond what is possible, instead defining what can be possible.With New York City, a hub of technology, just 20 miles away, you will have unmatched access to a wide variety of internship opportunities at big-name companies to jump-start your career.In addition to taking courses in software development, computer hardware, operating systems and programming languages, you will take specialized courses in computer graphics, artificial intelligence, mobile apps development, web design, game development and virtual/augmented reality.You will experience the full design cycle of a typical game development project -- from story/script creation and character design to animation, level design, user interface implementation, and sound editing. You will develop fully functional 3D, VR, and AR games for entertainment as well as for serious applications such as medical simulations, flight simulators, chemical reaction visualizations and more.