Master of Information Technology (Majoring in Interactive Technologies & Games Design)

Course overview

In the expanding e-Business/e-Commerce industry, there is a growing global demand for graduates skilled with a mix of marketing, management, internet, multimedia, computing, networking, software technologies and business operation skills.

Our Master of Information Technology program provides practical and relevant skills to allow graduates of different disciplines to move into the IT industry.

Students have an opportunity to specialise in Business Informatics, Computing and Networking or Interactive Technologies and Games Design.

Interactive Technologies and Games Design focuses on both the front and back end integration of interactive technologies - Web 2.0 applications, Digital Media, Web/Mobile Technologies and platforms, 2D/3D Graphics, Animation, Games Design, Computation Arts, Interactive Visualisation, Autonomous Simulation and Virtual Worlds.

Our Master of Information Technology program is an IT course that is fully accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the ‘Professional Level’ (its highest level).

As an IT student, you will be entitled to membership with two professional bodies: The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Singapore Computer Society (SCS).

Course Structure

4 trimesters per year (normally 4 subjects per trimester)

Study Program

This course is composed of 16 subjects including core subjects and electives as per the study plan.

Foundation Subjects

• Internet Fundamentals
• Problem Solving and Programming I
• Database Modelling
• Web Design and Development or e-Strategic Management

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Core Subjects (All majors)

• ICT Project 1: Analysis and Design
• ICT Project 2: Implementation and Commissioning
• Advanced E-Security

Core Subjects (Major specific)

• E-Business Technologies
• Advanced Game Design
• Advanced Human-Computer Interaction
• Advanced Animation Techniques
• Intelligent Agents and Simulation

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Elective Subjects

4 elective subjects

Entry Requirements

• Successful completion of study equivalent to an Australian undergraduate bachelor's award.
• Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the university as equivalent to the above.

English Requirements

• Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 6.5 (no component lower than 6.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 86 (no component less than 21) / Pearson PTE Academic 58 (no component less than 54); or
• Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP); or
• Successful completion of other qualifications completed in the English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards within the last two years on a case-by-case basis

Advanced Standing

Advanced Standing from 4 of the Foundation subjects can be considered for:

• Applicants with a minimum of 4 years full-time equivalent professional work experience in information and communication sector.
• Applicants with an undergraduate degree from cognate disciplines such as IT Cognate disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or other disciplines where students will have completed study relating to information and communication technologies.

Advanced standing can also be considered for:

• Applicants with a four-year relevant undergraduate program
• Previous tertiary study where appropriate

Attendance Requirements

• International students holding a valid Student's Pass are required to attend at least 90% of scheduled classes per month. Failure to attend classes is a breach of the student visa conditions. Being absent from classes for a continuous period of seven days or more, or attendance falling below 90% without valid reasons will result in the student needing to surrender their Student's Pass for cancellation.
• Domestic students must attend at least 75% of the scheduled lecture and tutorial activities to be eligible for assessment.

Career Outcomes

Depending on the major, the Master of Information Technology equips students with skills for a career in a variety of settings. They can operate as software, database or administration consultants or project managers for IT, education, research and system development projects.

Tuition fees

• Domestic*: S$50,336
• International: S$52,224

*Fees apply to all Singapore residents (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and all pass holders excluding those holding a Student Pass)

Note: All course fees include prevailing 7% Goods and Services Tax (GST). Students will pay the tuition fees in equal instalments. The details of the breakdown will be provided in your Student Contract.