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Overview
- Develop an understanding of the business needs of the games and entertainment industries with expertise in the development of computer games.
- Complete 2 separate degrees in 4 years full-time.
- Specialisation options include adult and community learning, business systems engineering, construction management, databases, entrepreneurship, finance, information systems, management, and marketing.
- Specialise in animation, digital media, game design or software technologies.
- Be a part of Queensland’s leading video game industry, responsible for titles such as Hellboy and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.
| QTAC course code | 418912 |
| QUT course code | IT09 |
| Attendance | Full-time |
| Course duration | 4 years full-time |
| Start month | 2013 February |
| Deferment | You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year. |
| Delivery |
On campus
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| Faculty |
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| Course contact |
Student Business Services (SBS) Admissions:
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| CRICOS code | 063029K |
Details
Why choose this course?
This double degree gives you expertise in the development of computer games and other forms of interactive media along with the knowledge of how to manage the broader business and information environment of a games organisation. You will develop the skills to understand the business needs of the games and entertainment industries and combine these with your technical knowledge and skills to be able to play a role in the management of these organisations.
You will gain an understanding of issues related to people and process management in games development and demonstrate the ability to be an effective leader and innovator. You will learn lifelong skills to enable you to continuously improve games and interactive entertainment. This degree will give you the skills to engage in the cultural dialogue of games design and communicate professionally. You will also develop the creative skills to enable you to participate in the development process related to games and interactive media. In final year, you will participate in a major group project to produce a significant piece of work using PC, mobile devices, consoles or virtual reality.
Career outcomes
Graduates may find roles as an entrepreneur in the games environment, or in management roles within the games and entertainment industry, for example, project manager, production manager, producer, content manager, business development manager, product manager or marketer.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). ACS accreditation is internationally recognised by the Seoul Accord.
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Entry requirements
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- English
We assume that you have knowledge equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) with sound achievement (English (4, SA) and Maths A, B or C (4, SA)).
Did you get an OP 1-5?
If you receive an OP 1-5 or equivalent, you're guaranteed an offer for this course in the major offer round.
Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
2013: CSP $4300 (indicative) per Semester (48 credit points) (subject to annual review)
Student Services and Amenities Fee
You'll need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
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Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments
Apply
How to apply for Bachelor of Corporate Systems Management/Bachelor of Games and Interactive Entertainment
You apply through QTAC for all our undergraduate courses.
Are you ready to submit your application?
You're ready if you've:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for - you can apply for up to 6.
- Checked important dates.
- Checked you meet the entry requirements.
- Checked your course costs and if you're eligible for financial support.
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
Important: Make a note of the QTAC code for this course (418912) because you'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.
After you've submitted your application to QTAC
If you've studied before or if you have at least two years' work experience, you may want to apply for credit for prior learning.
