The Master of Science in Extended Realities is a STEM-designated program that responds to explosive growth in XR technologies through a flexible curriculum tailored to individual career goals. As one of the first universities to offer a dedicated master’s program in XR, Northeastern is uniquely positioned to lead in this space. Our program is designed to help students explore how immersive technologies can solve global challenges and contribute to a healthier, safer and more sustainable future.
Students build expertise through core courses in XR history, design, development and industry practices, along with a specialized concentration in XR + Games. The program consists of 35 credit hours completed over two years of study.
MS in Extended Realities in Boston
The MS in Extended Realities program is also available at the Boston campus.
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Program Objectives
Students in the MS in Extended Realities program will gain a deep understanding of the interdisciplinary skills, theories, technologies, and processes needed to craft impactful XR experiences.
Students will:
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the theory and history of XR experiences.
- Learn current state-of-the-art XR technologies, including hardware and software used for augmented, virtual, and mixed reality.
- Participate in meaningful critique of XR experiences and show mastery over nomenclature and vocabulary.
- Create narrative experiences that leverage the advantages of XR to make an impact on the audience.
- Move ideas into action through the practice of ideating and rapid prototyping XR experiences.
Degree
Master of Science
Credits
35
Duration
2 Years
Location
Oakland
Format
In-person
Type
STEM-designated
