Interdisciplinary MBA Concentration

MBA x Game Science

Use data and the scientific method to develop and improve games.

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Program details

Commitment

9-12 credit hours
Locations

Boston
Programs

5

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This concentration is ideal for

MBA students who want to pursue careers in the scientific side of the gaming industry

Emerging leaders interested in jobs like user researcher or game data analyst

Students looking to apply data and analytics skills to the field of game development

Develop engaging games through data-driven design

Rapid technological advancements and constant innovation keep the gaming industry growing and evolving. From social and mobile games to augmented and virtual reality, and the gamification of health, education, and science, there are endless opportunities.

Our innovative MBA x Game Science concentration, with courses taught by faculty from Northeastern's College of Arts, Media and Design, will prepare you to bring business best practices, data analytics, and scientific methods to the gaming industry. You'll learn to blend skills in game design, psychology, sociology, anthropology, media studies, data analytics, and biometrics to create truly engaging and immersive gaming experiences.

You don't need a background in game science. This concentration is open to anyone interested in developing games using a scientific approach.

Course requirements

The MBA x Game Science concentration helps you develop a scientific approach to developing and improving games. See the full list of required and elective courses in Northeastern's Academic Catalog.