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Katrin Hartmann, [email protected] New BSc (Hon.) IT Management for Business for 2014 BSc (Hon.) Software Development for Business 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 Management Software Development 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, [email protected] BSc (Hon.) Computer Games (Software Development) Brian McDonald, [email protected] BSc (Hon.) IT Management for Business Fiona Fairlie, [email protected] BSc (Hon.) Software Development for Business Katrin Hartmann, [email protected] Thank you!