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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 |
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| Faculty |
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| Course contact | Enquire |
| 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
Minimum academic requirements
Still not sure if you meet the entry requirements? Contact us.
Don't meet the academic requirements? We can help!
We offer pathway courses to help you meet the academic requirements for this course.
- Accelerated Foundation
- Standard Foundation
- Extended Foundation
- University Certificate in Tertiary Preparation
When you apply for this course, we'll recommend which pathway course you should enrol in.
Did you complete secondary school in Australia?
Guide to entry cut-offs
OP 12
Rank 75
Subject pre-requisites
- English
You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies (English (4, SA) and Maths A, B or C (4, SA)).
Minimum English language requirements
Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.
| IELTS (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| speaking | 6.0 |
| writing | 6.0 |
| reading | 6.0 |
| listening | 6.0 |
| overall | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
|---|---|
| speaking | 20.0 |
| writing | 20.0 |
| reading | 20.0 |
| listening | 20.0 |
| overall | 90.0 |
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We offer courses to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we'll recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!
You can complete an IELTS test at our Kelvin Grove campus.
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: $11,900 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Apply
How to apply for Bachelor of Corporate Systems Management/Bachelor of Games and Interactive Entertainment
You're ready to apply if you have:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for. You can apply for up to 3
- Checked important dates
- Semester 1
201318 January Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.8 February Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available. - Semester 2
20137 June Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.5 July Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available. - Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked costs and scholarships
- Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
- Gathered supporting documents
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
