Serious Game and Simulation Design How to apply

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How to apply

Fulfill the admission requirements:

  • Completed bachelor’s degree from an institutionally accredited institution.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate education.
  • English language proficiency (international applicants only): TOEFL score of 4.5, IELTS score of 6.5, or equivalent score on an equivalent test accepted by the University of Missouri Graduate School. Please consult with the Graduate School’s list of Exemptions and Waivers to see whether you might be eligible for a waiver.
  • GRE scores are not required.

Application dates

This program accepts rolling admissions, so you can apply at any time. We recommend you submit your application six weeks before the beginning of the term in which you wish to start your course work.

To start classes in Apply by Classes begin
Fall July 15 August
Spring Dec. 1 January

Gather your papers:

Applying will be easier and faster if you gather these required documents beforehand:

  • Transcripts of all previous college or university education. Upload unofficial transcripts in your online application. If you are accepted, you will be asked to provide official transcripts.
  • Resumé or CV.
  • Statement of purpose that demonstrates how your goals align with our program.
  • TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or C1 Advanced score reports for applicants whose native language is not English. For information on sending test scores, visit the Grad School website.

Complete the online application

Carefully follow the instructions on the application site.

  • Upload the above documents in the online application
  • Degree/delivery: Graduate Certificate Distance (Online/Remote Site/etc.)
  • Academic program: Serious Game and Simulation Design-Distance (Grad Cert)
  • Application fee: $40.00

Application fee waiver questions: Contact MU Graduate Admissions with questions via 573-882-6311 or 1-800-877-6312 or via email at gradadmin@missouri.edu

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This program is administered by the School of Information Science and Learning Technologies

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