Modern business and society is increasingly computer reliant. In recent years the Internet and local computer networks have become essential everyday business tools. Not surprisingly, the IT industry is one of the world’s fastest-growing industries, and IT graduates can expect exciting and rewarding careers, anywhere in the world.
The study of information technology is concerned with the design and use of computer systems and networks. Some of the concepts studied include: programming (C,C++, JAVA); internetworking; multimedia; databases; computing data structures; software engineering; computer graphics; web technologies; animation; system architecture; computer networks; data communications; network administration; ICT projects; project management; and ethics.
Our Computing and Networking major bridges both pure computer science and IT application areas. The Interactive Technologies & Game Design major aims to provide a pathway to employment for graduates with the technological and software engineering skills applicable to games design execution
JCU Singapore provides a well-equipped environment, including several state-of-the-art laboratories with specialist facilities for multimedia design and networking. In addition there are small group tutorials and hands-on practical sessions in the laboratories as a means of reinforcing learning.
Our Bachelor of Information Technology program is fully accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the 'Professional Level' (its highest level).
As an IT student, you will be entitled to memberships with two professional bodies: The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Singapore Computer Society (SCS).