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

Entry Requirements

• Successful completion of study equivalent to an Australian undergraduate bachelor 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 English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards on a case-by-case basis in accordance to JCU admissions guidelines.

For further information email admissions-singapore@jcu.edu.au

Advanced Standing

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

• Applicants with a minimum 4 years full-time equivalent professional work experience in information and communication sector.
• Applicants with undergraduate degree from cognate discipline 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.
• Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the 4 years prior to the commencement of this course.

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.

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.

Course Structure

4 trimesters per year (normally 4 subjects per trimester)

Study Program

This course is composed of 16 subjects including core subjects and elective 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