Overview

Throughout this Game Design Postgrad.Cert programme from University of Michigan - Dearborn you’ll learn about the technology, science, and art of computer games. These intense courses cover a host of topics: programming languages, operating systems, simulation engines, multimedia design systems, artificial intelligence, software design, game aesthetics, computer game development tools, multiplayer game programming, and game content development, among others.

You round out the certificate by choosing two courses from seven options:

Computer Graphics
Programmable Mobile/Wireless Technologies and Pervasive Computing
Computer Animation
Software Engineering
Software User Interface Design and Analysis
Artificial Intelligence
Multimedia Design Tools I

Career opportunities:

If you have an undergraduate degree in computer science or computer engineering, the graduate certificate in game design from UM-Dearborn can give you the knowledge and skills you need to pursue a career creating computer games. You’ll learn some theory, but the programme’s focus is on hands-on development of computer games.
The skills you’ll learn have lots of applications outside computer games. They’re useful in fields like software development, artificial intelligence, multimedia design, and more.
You can complete the four-course, 12-credit graduate certificate online, in person, or a combination of both.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Computer Graphics

Programmable Mobile/Wireless Technologies and Pervasive Computing

Computer Animation

Software Engineering

Software User Interface Design and Analysis

Artificial Intelligence

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Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

12 SCH

Delivered

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Campus Location

Dearborn, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31440 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31440 USD / year

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In-State

18960 USD / year

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Living costs

Dearborn

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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