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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
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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!