Graduate Certificate in Narrative Design — Online
Develop expertise in creating interactive, media-rich stories for digital platforms through practice-oriented problem-solving approaches that meet growing industry demand.
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Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Narrative Design provides interdisciplinary training in storytelling, interactive design, and digital media production. This program prepares students for roles in the gaming industry, digital entertainment, and interactive media by teaching them how to create compelling narratives that enhance user engagement and drive commercial success.
Students gain real-world experience through practice-oriented problem-solving approaches and real-world projects with industry collaborations. The certificate offers maximum flexibility for completion and helps establish pathways toward advanced degree programs for continued professional development.
Program Features
- Flexible learning options: Complete coursework through a combination of on-ground and virtual models built to accommodate working professionals.
- Global perspective: Learn alongside students from more than 15 countries, engaging with diverse cultural storytelling traditions and building international professional networks.
- Industry connections: Collaborate on real-world projects with gaming and digital media industry partners, gaining practical experience with immediate professional application.
- Expert faculty: Learn from renowned faculty with extensive experience in narrative design, game development, and interactive media production.
Program Curriculum
For details on required courses, concentrations, and electives, please consult the current academic catalog.
Faculty
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Simon Cleveland
Dr. Simon Cleveland, PMP, CSM, CSPO, ITIL, SSBB is a lecturer in project management at Northeastern University. He has worked for MD Anderson Cancer Center, NASA, and Accenture.Full bio
Cost and Tuition
Tuition
Estimated Total Tuition
This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2024-2025 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. Select programs at select campuses offer additional scholarships of up to 25% off the listed price for domestic students studying on campus. For more detailed information, please visit Student Financial Services.
For students interested in pursuing financial assistance or educational loans, additional educational costs, known as Cost of Attendance (COA) components, can be included in the calculation of aid and loan eligibility. Components may include food, housing, books, course materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, personal expenses, and the cost of obtaining a first professional licensure. You can find comprehensive details on the Student Financial Services website. Please keep in mind that COA can vary significantly depending on academic program, enrollment intensity, and individual circumstances.
Application Deadlines
Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis; however, we do recommend the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term:
Domestic Application Guidelines
International Application Guidelines*
*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.
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