Graduates of this programme will be able to:

• work as a professional in the Information Technology industry
• demonstrate sound presentation and communication skills which are required in the computing industry
• acquire specific knowledge and skills relevant to their disciplines and careers
• develop appropriate intellectual, professional and personal attributes
• become good problem-solvers and innovative thinkers, who are able to learn new skills independently and efficiently and consequently to succeed in a competitive professional environment
• demonstrate a basic understanding of the principles of information technology
• identify information needs appropriate to their area of specialization and apply the techniques required to gather and interpret such information
• demonstrate skills in the analysis and determination of technological issues at management level
• identify, analyze and solve problems in one or more areas of information technology by selecting and using either quantitative or qualitative techniques appropriate to the resolution of technical problems
• satisfy academic admission requirements for membership of relevant professional bodies
• understand the ethics of their profession and the need for a commitment to that profession
• proceed to higher studies
• be capable of working with people from other disciplines towards the solution of common problems.

On completion of the Games and Creative Technologies major, graduates will:

• understand and be able to take part in the game development life cycle
• have acquired skills in specialist programming techniques specific to high performance computing and games programming
• be able to program in 2-D and 3-D virtual environments
• be able to understand and apply mathematical concepts to manipulating virtual environments
• have a sound understanding of programming environments on Linux and Visual Studio .NET.

University of Southern Queensland (Aust)
Bachelor of Information Technology (Games and Creative Technologies)
(16 Block Exemption) International Advanced Diploma in Gaming and Animation Technology	(16 Block Exemption) Advanced Diploma in Information Technology	(12 Block Exemption) International Advanced Diploma in Computing	(12 Block Exemption) Advanced Diploma in Info-Comm Technology	(12 Block Exemption) Diploma * (IT-related) from Polytechnics/ Recognised Institutes
(8 Block Exemption) International Diploma in Gaming and Animation Technology	(7 Block Exemption) Diploma in Information Technology	(5 Block Exemption) International Diploma in Computing

" As this program is offered by the University of Southern Queensland and administered by Informatics Education, decisions on exemptions and course-related matter is subjected to the discretion of the University. The students will be given notice for any changes in advance"

For students with 2 years of advanced standing, they have to complete:

• Advanced Diploma in Information Technology
• Students who hold International Advanced Diploma in Computing from Informatics will receive 12 courses of exemption from the USQ BIT
• Students who hold International Advanced Diploma in Info-comm technology from Informatics will receive 12 courses of exemption from the USQ BIT
• Any 3-year diploma from any Singapore Polytechnic – minimum of 8 block exemptions. (Entry into second year). Students may be eligible for more depending on the extent of equivalent or relevant courses completed in relation to the major of interest
• Any 3-year IT diploma from any Singapore Polytechnic – 16 block exemptions.(This includes all Business IT diplomas)

Exemptions
Exemption applications will be processed on a case by case basis due to the specialized nature of this qualification.

To apply, applicants must complete and submit the prescribed application forms. The application must be accompanied by the following:

• A one time non-refundable application processing fee.
• 2 copies of Official Transcripts from University / College
• 2 copies of Official Certificates
• Application Form
• 2 Passport Photos
• Proof of English Language Proficiency (for non-English speaking countries)

*Only for Mature Entry

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