A Carefully Crafted Programme to Develop the Games Industry, and Its People

The Specialist Diploma in Game Design and Entrepreneurship is a product of careful planning between MAGES Institute of Excellence, its trade partners, and the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA). Designed for mid-career switches and fresh graduates, this “Place-and-train” programme is designed to provide an opportunity for candidates to gain valuable work experience and job placement, while brushing up their development skills in a 6-month Specialist Diploma Course.

Course Modules

WSQ Modules

• Game Business and Research
• Computer Architecture and Networking
• Project
• Game Business Management
• Game Marketing & Intellectual Property
  

Non – WSQ Modules

• C++ Programming and 3D Game Development
• C# Programming and 3D Game Development
• Mobile Games Development
• Multiplayer Games Development
• Web Design and Online Database
• MAGES Guided Project
  

Course Deatils

Awarded By:

MAGES Institute of Excellence

Duration:

6 Months

Programme Layout:

Two full days in a week – 8 hours per day

*Note: International Students can only opt for Full Time Programmes

Entry Requirements

Intake Consideration:

Applicants must have a passion for creation, a love of media and entertainment, and willingness to strive for good results.

Age:

19 years old or above (based on date of birth) at point of start class

Academic Qualifications:

• GCE ‘A’ Level or
• Applicants should have passed a minimum of 12 years senior high school education with proof of pass in English. Student has to pass all subjects with the required averaged score of 65% or
• Diploma in Game Design and Development from Polytechnic or
• Graduated from MAGES, Diploma in Games Development or
• For students who have other similar qualifications as MAGES, Diploma in Games Design and Development. MAGES may allow students to have direct entry into the Specialist Diploma in Game Design & Entrepreneurship or may require students to study some modules from the Diploma before gaining entry into Specialist Diploma in Game Design & Entrepreneurship or
• Diploma (IT and Gaming programmes related study) or
• Higher NITEC (IT and Gaming programmes related study)
  

English Proficiency:

• GCE ‘O’ Level English

          – English grade of C6 required for IT and Gaming programmes related courses

          – Other programmes requires a minimum of C6 English grade

• IELTS 5.5
• Other equivalent qualifications where the medium of instruction is English
• Student may attend additional English classes and pass at the equivalent of upper Intermediate level (if student does not meet any of the above English requirements)
• Pass interview with the Academic Director and assessment by Academic Board (if student does not meet the above English requirement)