Program: Computer Science, MS with a Concentration in Game Development (0701) - Iona College - Modern Campus Catalog™

2017-2018 Graduate Catalog

Jun 09, 2025

Requirements for the MS in Computer Science with a Concentration in Game Development

Transition Courses

These course credits may not be applied toward the 33 credits required for the degree.

CS 510 - Discrete Mathematics 3 Credits
CS 520 - Computer Science II 3 Credits

Computer Science Core (12 credits)

CS 600 - Data Structures & Algorithms 3 Credits
CS 610 - Computer Organization & Architecture 3 Credits
CS 620 - Database Design & Implementation 3 Credits
CS 650 - Operating Systems 3 Credits

Game Development Concentration (15 credits)

Required Courses

CS 734 - Game Development 3 Credits
CS 742 - Computer Graphics 3 Credits

Select three electives:

CS 736 - Advanced Game Development 3 Credits
CS 743 - Advanced Computer Graphics 3 Credits
CS 760 - Artificial Intelligence 3 Credits
CS 773 - Mobile Applications Development 3 Credits

Capstone (6 credits)

Select Option A or B:

Option A:

CS 780 - Software Project Development: Design 3 Credits
CS 784 - Software Project Development: Implementation 3 Credits

Option B:

CS 980 - Thesis Preparation Seminar 3 Credits
CS 981 - Thesis 3 Credits

Capstone must be a Game Development project or a Game Development thesis

Total: 33 credits