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    Master of Professional Studies in Game, Entertainment, and Media Analytics

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    College Park, USMPSOnline18 months
    $56,400.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Master of Professional Studies in Game, Entertainment, and Media Analytics at University of Maryland-College Park is a 30-credit, 18-month, online MPS program based in College Park, US. Tuition is $56,400.

    About the program

    The program trains students in analytics and data science methods applied to video games, streaming video, OTT media, mobile games, eSports, traditional media, professional sports, and internet-based entertainment products. It covers reporting, advanced analytics, data visualization, entertainment theory, and sociotechnical aspects like data privacy and ethical design.

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    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 31, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE or GMAT scores are optional, they are not required
    GMAT
    optional
    Min GRE or GMAT scores are optional, they are not required
    TOEFL
    required
    Min iBT TOEFL: Total 96 (Speaking 22, Listening 24, Reading 26, Writing 24)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS: Overall 7 (Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7, Speaking 6.5)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months

    $17,724.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Professional Studies in Game, Entertainment, and Media Analytics at University of Maryland-College Park cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Professional Studies in Game, Entertainment, and Media Analytics at University of Maryland-College Park is $56,400 across 30 required credits.
    Is Master of Professional Studies in Game, Entertainment, and Media Analytics at University of Maryland-College Park online or in-person?
    Master of Professional Studies in Game, Entertainment, and Media Analytics at University of Maryland-College Park is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Master of Professional Studies in Game, Entertainment, and Media Analytics at University of Maryland-College Park take to complete?
    Master of Professional Studies in Game, Entertainment, and Media Analytics at University of Maryland-College Park is structured around 18 months and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Professional Studies in Game, Entertainment, and Media Analytics at University of Maryland-College Park?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
    What work-permit options follow Master of Professional Studies in Game, Entertainment, and Media Analytics at University of Maryland-College Park?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Professional Studies in Game, Entertainment, and Media Analytics at University of Maryland-College Park: 12 months