Course Structure

3 trimesters per year (normally 4 subjects per trimester)

Study Program

This course is composed of 24 subjects including core subjects and elective as per the study plan.

Core Subjects

• Problem Solving and Programming I
• Internet Fundamentals
• Design Thinking
• Preparatory Mathematics or Mathematical Foundations
• Web Design and Development
• Information Processing and Visualisation
• Database Modelling
• Collective Intelligence and Entrepreneurship
• Programming II
• Programming III
• Network Security
• Design Thinking and Creative IT Industries
• e-Strategic Management
• Content Management Systems
• Data Mining
• Information Security
• Design Thinking and Project Management
• Mobile Computing
• Professional Internship or Multi-Disciplinary Project or Independent Project

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Select a minor from ‘Computer Science and Networking’ or ‘Human Computer Interaction and Games Design’

Computer Science and Networking Minor:

• Introductory Machine Learning and Data Science
• Network Forensics and Data Communications
• Algorithms and Data Structures
• Advanced Software Engineering

Human-Computer Interaction and Games Design Minor:

• Gamification
• 3D Modelling and Animation
• Game Design and Technologies
• Game Engine and Simulation

Or Select Elective subjects offered

Entry Requirements

• The entry requirements differ from country to country but in general applicants must have satisfactorily completed 12 years of schooling or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the James Cook University Foundation Program will also satisfy the entrance requirement.

Pre-requisite

• Successful completion of English Language subject or any language rich subject deemed comparable to Australian standards on a case-by-case basis which includes GCE A level Grade D or higher in English or any language rich subject, GCE AS level Grade C or higher in English or any language rich subject, or GCE O level Grade C or higher in English subject.

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

English Requirements

• Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 6 (no component lower than 6.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 74 (no component less than 18) / Pearson PTE Academic 52 (no component less than 52); 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 within the last two years on a case-by-case basis

Advanced Standing

• Advanced standing of up to 8 subjects will be granted upon successful completion of James Cook University Diploma of Higher Education (Information Technology) program.
• Credit exemption of up to 16 subjects may be granted for students with relevant qualifications from recognised institutions.

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.

Graduates will have the expertise to pursue exciting careers as project manager, network administrator and designer, system analyst, software developer, application developer, IT researcher, IT manager, system administrator, multimedia developer, game designer/tester/reviewer, simulation designer, enterprise architect, consultant, story boarder, web designer, and mobile app developer.

Course Structure

3 trimesters per year (normally 4 subjects per trimester)

Study Program

This course is composed of 24 subjects including core subjects and elective as per the study plan.

Core Subjects

• Problem Solving and Programming I
• Internet Fundamentals
• Design Thinking
• Preparatory Mathematics or Mathematical Foundations
• Web Design and Development
• Information Processing and Visualisation
• Database Modelling
• Collective Intelligence and Entrepreneurship
• Programming II
• Programming III
• Network Security
• Design Thinking and Creative IT Industries
• e-Strategic Management
• Content Management Systems
• Data Mining
• Information Security
• Design Thinking and Project Management
• Mobile Computing
• Professional Internship or Multi-Disciplinary Project or Independent Project

+

Select a minor from ‘Computer Science and Networking’ or ‘Human Computer Interaction and Games Design’

Computer Science and Networking Minor:

• Introductory Machine Learning and Data Science
• Network Forensics and Data Communications
• Algorithms and Data Structures
• Advanced Software Engineering

Human-Computer Interaction and Games Design Minor:

• Gamification
• 3D Modelling and Animation
• Game Design and Technologies
• Game Engine and Simulation

Or Select Elective subjects offered

Entry Requirements

• The entry requirements differ from country to country but in general applicants must have satisfactorily completed 12 years of schooling or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the James Cook University Foundation Program will also satisfy the entrance requirement.

Pre-requisite

• Successful completion of English Language subject or any language rich subject deemed comparable to Australian standards on a case-by-case basis which includes GCE A level Grade D or higher in English or any language rich subject, GCE AS level Grade C or higher in English or any language rich subject, or GCE O level Grade C or higher in English subject.

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

English Requirements

• Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 6 (no component lower than 6.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 74 (no component less than 18) / Pearson PTE Academic 52 (no component less than 52); 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 within the last two years on a case-by-case basis

Advanced Standing

• Advanced standing of up to 8 subjects will be granted upon successful completion of James Cook University Diploma of Higher Education (Information Technology) program.
• Credit exemption of up to 16 subjects may be granted for students with relevant qualifications from recognised institutions.

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.

Graduates will have the expertise to pursue exciting careers as project manager, network administrator and designer, system analyst, software developer, application developer, IT researcher, IT manager, system administrator, multimedia developer, game designer/tester/reviewer, simulation designer, enterprise architect, consultant, story boarder, web designer, and mobile app developer.