Katrin Hartmann, k.hartmann@gcu.ac.uk New BSc (Hon.) IT Management - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Katrin Hartmann, k.hartmann@gcu.ac.uk New BSc (Hon.) IT Management for Business for BSc (Hon.) Software Development for Business 2014 BSc (Hon.) Computer Games (Design) BSc (Hon.) Computer Games (Software Development)

A Career in Computing • The IT and Digital Industry in Scotland • Employs over 100,000 people • Contributes £4 billion (5%) of Scotland’s economy annually (IT & Telecoms industry) • Is now growing faster than any other sector • 70% of respondents are planning to take on more staff ScotlandIS, 8th Annual Members’ Survey • Demand for permanent jobs in IT and computing continues to lead all other sectors in Scotland. Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs, April 2013

A Career in Computing 45,000 new professionals are needed in the next five years in Scotland. Of the employers surveyed: • 66 % need software and web development skills • 53% need commercial and business skills • 49% need project management skills • 58% are looking for graduates ScotlandIS, 8th Annual Members’ Survey

Benefit from Employer Engagement Ø Guru lectures Ø Case studies Ø Take part in student events Ø Community Ø Placements with associated employers Ø Mock interviews Ø Employer presentations

Typical Job Roles BSc (Hon.) IT Management for Business Ø Software Analyst Ø Project Manager Ø IT Manager Ø System Designer Ø IT Consultant

Typical Job Roles BSc (Hon.) Software Development for Business Ø Software Engineer/Developer Ø Software Tester Ø Mobile Applications Developer Ø Web Developer Ø Database Administrator

Information Technology Software Development Management 10 10 20 27 15 20 65 33 Business Technology Personal/Interpersonal Project Management

Entry Qualifications BSc (Hon.) IT Management for Business BSc (Hon.) Software Development for Business Ø At least 3 Highers at (approx.) BBB or equivalent. Ø Recommended subjects: Ø At least one “logical” subject (Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Computing) Ø At least one “linguistic” subject (English, History, etc.) Ø For Sept 2014 - approx. 50 Year 1 places

BSc (Hon.) Computer Games (Design) BSc (Hon.) Computer Games (Software Development)

BSc (Hon.) Computer Games (Design) Key Themes • Game Design: – Human Computer Interaction (HCI) – Game "Story Telling" – Game Psychology – Game Design & Interaction • 3D Creation • Plus: – Software Design – Game Programming – Product Development

BSc (Hon.) Computer Games (Software Development) - Key Themes • Technical Implementation Skills – Game Programming – Console Programming – Graphics Programming – AI Programming • Game Mathematics • Mobile Apps • Plus: – Multimedia – Game Design

Job Roles BSc (Hon.) Computer Games (Design) Ø Game Designer Ø Level Designer Ø Producer Ø Concept artist Ø Play-tester Ø User Researcher

Job Roles BSc (Hon.) Computer Games (Software Development) Ø Graphics Programmer Ø AI Programmer Ø Mobile Developer Ø Server/Backend Developer

Entry Qualifications BSc Computer Games Ø 3 Highers at ABB or equivalent Ø Must include Higher Maths Ø For Sept. 2014 - approx. 50 Year 1 places

Contact Details BSc (Hon.) Computer Games (Design) Julie Campbell, Julie.Campbell@gcu.ac.uk BSc (Hon.) Computer Games (Software Development) Brian McDonald, Brian.McDonald@gcal.ac.uk BSc (Hon.) IT Management for Business Fiona Fairlie, F.Fairlie@gcu.ac.uk BSc (Hon.) Software Development for Business Katrin Hartmann, K.Hartmann@gcu.ac.uk

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