University of East London courses at FTMS College
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FTMS College has been providing both professional and academic programmes since its inception in 1986. One of Malaysia's longest established private institutes, its strengths are in accounting & finance, business and computing disciplines.

FTMS offers degree programmes from UEL, a university with a reputation for innovation.

Aside from professional programmes such as ACCA, CIMA, CAT and CFA, the college offers diploma programmes in business and computing, and collaborates with UK universities for the local delivery of degree programmes in computing.

FTMSGlobal has schools located in city centres in Hongkong, Brunei, China, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Mongolia, Uganda, Somalia and Malaysia. This city centre concept ensures that students are close to the commercial and business world, and have easy access to the campus by different forms of public transport.

In collaboration with the University of East London (UEL), FTMS now delivers two specialised UEL degree programmes: the BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering and BSc (Hons) in Computer Games Technology.

Rated among the top 10 modern universities for research, UEL is a dynamic university with a reputation for innovation and diversity. Positioned at the cutting edge of cultural and technological change, UEL develops programmes of teaching and research that are practical, innovative and relevant.

The Software Engineering degree addresses an aspect of computer applications that has been of concern for quite a while, which is the quality of software produced and the regularity of software being delivered late and over budget.

The degree provides the skills and knowledge for the development of sound and user-friendly software applications by emphasising the importance of following a methodology fully, ensuring that project estimation is realistic, monitoring the project progress, thoroughly testing the software and involving the user throughout the development process.

The world video games market is growing at about 20% a year. Computer game development, a synthesis of technical skills and creative talent, has gone from being a cottage industry of the 1980s to a vibrant global industry. Worldwide, computer games are now a US$28 billion industry, bigger than the movie industry. It has matured to include advanced technologies from software engineering, computer programming, computer graphics, animation, and even artificial intelligence.

In a move to cater to this new niche market, FTMS College has launched the UEL BSc (Hons) in Computer Games Technology.

The programme is part of an ongoing response to changes in the discipline of computer science and its emerging application in the game industry.

In the past, game developers used to enter the industry with little more than an ability to learn programming and a real enthusiasm for games. But today, the game industry requires many more skills, and courses like computer games technology play an important role in supplying the needed skills.

This programme provides students with a comprehensive education in all aspects of computer games design, programming and technology.

It aims to develop professional and transferable skills in a wide range of methods, techniques and practices appropriate for the tasks domain of a professional computer game developer. It also aims to provide students with an education and learning experience that will equip them to operate as autonomous computing professionals.

Graduates will be able to gain employment within the computer industry, the multimedia industry or the computer games industry as multimedia designers, web application developers, project managers, animators or consultants.

The next intake for the degree programmes is Sept 8. Enrolment is currently under way.

For those who would like to study but find that the cost is beyond their budget, FTMS will assist with the application for a study loan. For those with good academic results, scholarships are available.

Loan applications supported include those made to Mara, PTPTN, Maju Institute of Education, Malaysia Communication & Education Foundation and banks.

FTMS is a contributor to and supporter of both The Star Education Fund and the Sin Chew Education Fund. Would-be students can apply to these organisations for scholarships.

FTMS also has its own scholarships which are based on academic achievements whereby successful applicants may be given up to 100% scholarship.

For more information on the UEL degrees, visit the FTMS campus at 24-30 Jalan Hang Kasturi or call 03-20509595. Counsellors are available from 9am to 8pm (Mon - Fri) and 9am to 5pm on weekends for personal counselling.

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FTMS Featured in Somalia Talk 2008, 1st August 2008

Or view this webpage http://www.somaliweyn.org/pages/news/July_08/28July23.html

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FTMS Featured in the New Straits Times, 26th March 2008

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FTMS Featured in the Tamil Nasen newspaper, 23rd March 2008

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FTMS Featured in the Makkal Osai newspaper, 14th March 2008

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FTMS Featured in The United Daily News, 15th July 2007

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FTMS Featured in Makkal Osai Newspaper, 7th July 2007

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FTMS Featured in The Sun Newspaper, 19th June 2007

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A better option by Khoo Hong Yee

IF you are interested in the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) courses, then the Financial Training and Management Services (FTMS) College is one place you want to check out.

Established in 1986 with campuses in Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, China, Vietnam, Cambodia and Africa, FTMS College is one of the largest ACCA course providers in the world.

FTMS College also provides business, engineering and computing sciences, and English Language-related courses.

According to its general manager Sajilal Divakaran, the college will be introducing two new degree programmes in affiliation with the University of East London (UEL) in October - the Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Software Engineering and BSc in Computer Game Technology.

"Such specialised Information Technology (IT) courses like Computer Game Technology will attract more students, since general IT courses have gradually lost their attraction."

He added that the final year lectures in the college are given by lecturers from the United Kingdom (UK), which is an opportunity for students to experience the UK way of studies.

The college is also affiliated with De Montfort University, where BSc in Business IT and Bsc in Computing Science are provided.

Online learning is available at FTMS College for working people who are not able to go for classes in the college.

Divakaran said the college is currently negotiating with universities in the UK and Australia to launch Master's courses in Business Administration and IT by the end of next year.

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FTMS Featured in ACCA Magazine "Focus China", May 2007

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Sin Chew Newspaper

FTMS featured in the Sin Chew newspaper.

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Makal Osai Newspaper

FTMS featured in the Makal Osai newspaper.

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FTMS featured in the Makal Osai newspaper.

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Vietnam, HTV Channel 9, Lord Mayor of London Visits FTMS Vietnam, 5th May 2007

FTMS featured on the evening news (7:50pm to 7:55pm), Channel 9 of HTV, Vietnam.

English Translation:

While Vietnam is on the way to integrating with the world's economy, education and training is playing a more important role in reinforcing the capacity of the accounting and auditing sector in Vietnam.

At the Workshop of Education & Training and Professional Certificates in Ho Chi Minh City during the visit of Lord Mayor John Stuttard, Mrs Nguyen Phuong Mai, Country Manager of the British Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Vietnam said that in order to have a fair financial economy which is adaptable to the regional and global economy, it is necessary to have a force of highly professional and fairly auditors. Vietnam is taking strong steps towards integrating with the international economy, and demand for manpower in the auditing sector will rise in the coming period. ACCA wishes to cooperate in the long term and bring great opportunities to the confident auditors when integrating with as well as entering the regional and world's markets. To help Vietnam in building the supply of international auditors, since 1997 ACCA has organized international auditing courses taught by professionals and those who have important roles in audit in many countries over the world. The challenge in the beginning years was to get people to understand the importance of training courses for professional accounting. ACCA has organized many workshops to introduce students to the difference between professional and academic courses, and to help them develop analytical and practical skills to answer exam questions and to apply the knowledge to actual work, to improve English communication skills and working styles in the professional environment. The success of the program can be attributed to the strong support from international accounting and auditing companies. Based on actual need of the businesses, ACCA Global formally set up offices in Vietnam to easily support the training of international accounting and auditing workers, meeting the demand of the accounting & auditing sector in Vietnam. During this event, 30 audit students at FTMS Centre, a professional school hosting ACCA courses, had the chance to meet and discuss with Lord Mayor John Stuttard about the London Financial District, the leading financial district in the world.

"Vietnam is developing very fast and strongly. More and more business and investment opportunities result in the fact that the demand for highly qualified manpower in auditing is growing. To have qualified auditors, it is most important to have methodical training. ACCA is one of the most famous certifications in the world and is accepted in many nations. I advise that any Vietnamese who wants to succeed in accounting and finance and to have job opportunities in many countries should strive to become ACCA members. It is the professional passport for the Vietnamese to enter the world market."

ACCA Vietnam currently has 181 members, 37 members-to-be, and 1500 students. ACCA's effort will support the Vietnam economic development by training highly qualified accounting and financial professionals, reinforcing the strong development of the Vietnamese economy.

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FTMS Featured in Malaysian Newspaper The Sun's Education Focus

The Sun - Education Focus (6th March 2007) [click to view full article]

FTMS Global is situated in the Kuala Lumpur city centre, easily accessible by Light Rail Transit (LRT) or bus. FTMS students become part of a vibrant community representing a variety of cultures and religious beliefs from 16 countries.

Engineering & Computing School
Diploma programmes offered include Computer Science, Business Information Technology, Information Systems and Computer Games Technology, and degree programmes - Computer Science and Business IT - both offered in collaboration with Britain's De Montfort University.

The school recently undertook a validation exercise with the University of East London for the delivery of two more degree programmes - Software Engineering and Computer Games Technology. It has entered into agreements with the University of Portsmouth to provide support and examination facilities for its online computing degree programmes.

The computer games industry is a specialised area but one which FTMS believes will offer many employment opportunities. Career prospects are not only in games design but also in interactive web design, multimedia and virtual reality.

Business
The school offers diploma programmes in Accounting and Finance, Marketing Management and Business Administration, and emphasises on developing professional and entrepreneurial skills. Students are trained to approach problems creatively and assume leadership roles. Students undertake practical projects which may necessitate visits to companies such as Bursa Malaysia to gather information.

Accounting & Finance
FTMS is one of the largest ACCA course providers, having centres in Asia, Africa and Europe, where the ACCA Certified Accounting Technician (CAT), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) programmes are offered by experienced staff in modern education facilities.

English
The school offers English at the basic, intermediate and advanced levels, the courses designed to improve listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.

FTMS takes a holistic approach to learning and provides a range of classroom and outdoor activities through which students gain greater confidence in the use of the language.

At FTMS, students learn from a combination of formal lectures, group study, discussion, tutorials, research and critical analysis. Free Internet access ensures that they have a ready source of information.

Study areas are made available for informal group discussion and project work.

After 20 years in education and training, FTMS is fully aware of the needs of students and industry. Its service standards are constantly evaluated to ensure that student needs are well taken care off.

FTMS also has an alumni for efficient networking among graduates.

Counsellors oversee the welfare, general well being and academic development of students.

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FTMS featured in Vanakam Malaysia

The Indian Weekly Newspaper "Vanakam Malaysia" has interviewed our FTMS Malaysia General Manager, Mr Sajilal Divakaran and a write up of the College, the courses offered and the facilities provided to the students have been published on 1st February 2007 edition.

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The article about FTMS in "Vanakam Malaysia".

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The Star Education Fund Launching Ceremony

Event: The Star Education Fund Launching Ceremony at The Star Education Fair 2007
Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Date: 6th January 2007
Time: 10am

FTMS College has contribute for The Star Education Fund and students can grab this opportunities to study in FTMS KL under scholarship scheme. Those who are insterested, they can apply through The Star newspaper.

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FTMS College General Manager, Mr Sajilal Divakaran, handing over scholarships for the Star Education Fund to YB Dato Seri Dr Fong Chan Onn, Minister of Human Resource, Malaysia at the opening of the Star Education Exhibition.

Scholarship recepients

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The Star Newspaper, 13th Dec 2006

The newspaper cut-out from The Star. (click to view full-size image)

WITH over 18 years of excellence, more than 26,000 graduates and centres in Brunei, Vietnam, HK, China, Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia, Uganda, Singapore and Malaysia; the FTMS School of Professional Accounting & Finance is one of the largest providers of ACCA courses in the world.

The highly experienced and qualified staff have regularly produced prize winners for the ACCA and CAT modules.

The FTMS College campus in Kuala Lumpur is located in the city centre, close to the Central Market, making the campus one that is easily accessed via public transport.

The campus itself provides a conducive learning environment, as it is equipped with a library, computers, Internet connectivity and video-conferencing facilities.

Students pay a single fee, which covers the cost of tuition and usage of the campus facilities.

Being professional in every way, FTMS also provides a range of scholarships to deserving students that assist in the payment of fees.

Lectures are undertaken in well appointed classrooms/lecture theatres by experienced and friendly lecturing staff.

Students are provided with sets of notes to accompany lectures, and are given full support by the teaching staff.

All lecturing staff have practical experience in their subject areas, having gained appropriate qualifications and experience in their areas of expertise.

In many cases, aspects of a lecturer's practical experiences are brought into the lecture theatre, providing benefit to students through "real-life" examples.

FTMS' focus on professional and entrepreneurial development ensures that its students pass their examinations and build a strong foundation for success in their careers.

The thorough covering of the syllabus and examination techniques required for success are an important component of the learning process at FTMS.

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Mongolia Daily News, 25th November 2006

The Mongolian "Daily News" has featured FTMS on 25th November 2006.

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The article about FTMS in Mongolia's "Daily News".

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FTMS Brings Out the Best in Students, New Straits Times, 9th December 2005

The article about FTMS in New Straits Times.

FTMS Brings Out the Best in Students

With a presence in three continents, FTMS Global convinces students that it means business when it comes to providing education.

Established in 1986, FTMS has since spread its wings to Africa, Europe and Asia with training and education academies offering diploma and degree courses.

The upshot, 12000 students across the globe have enrolled in FTMS for courses in accounting, business, finance, auditing, engineering and information technology.

Its focus on professional and entrepreneurial development ensures students pass their examiniations and build foundations to succeed in their career.

Recognition of FTMS's quality has been gained from CaseTrust for Education and the National Accreditation Board and through endorsements from Singapore Quality Class.

Education and training at FTMS prepares students to meet the present and future challenges in the working world.

FTMS, therefore, recognises the importance of students to master information technology, finance and management to sustain economic growth.

As lectures are just one element to help students realise their potential, FTMS has devised a total learning and living environment to contribute to their professional development.

It has created a learning space to boost students' learning experience and bring out the best in them.

Students should expect only excellence from FTMS' academic support, classroom facilities, IT infrastructure and recreation facilities.

It also has strong links with business and industry, enabling it to access the latest openings and career opportunities.

For career and human resources consulting and employment matching service, FTMS subsidiary PACT International will provide such services for students.

FTMS programmes cover English, business foundation, accounting, finance, business administration, marketing management, computer games technology, computer science and business information technology.

It believes an enjoyable student life contributes towards a good academic experience.

As such, it ensures students benefit from academic, social and recreational experiences at its centres and academies.

There are social, sporting and entertainment activities held throughout the year such as camping trips, sports day and annual dinner and dance.

In a nutshell, students are part of a vibrant city centre campus and a community that represents many nationalities, cultures and religious beliefs.

FTMS centres are located in Singapore, Vietnam, Brunei, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Uganda, besides Kuala Lumpur and Kuching offices.

For details, call: 03-20509688, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Studying Game Technology, CompuTimes Section of New Straits Times, 7th Nov 2005

The article about FTMS in "CompuTimes" section of New Straits Times.

THE computer games industry is a growing arena. In fact, the industry has grown to become one of the world's largest entertainment fields.

In 1999, it was reported that the computer games industry had passed Hollywood box-office receipts in terms of annual turnover. And the world's video games market has been growing at 20 per cent each year, totalling up to a US$28 billion (RM106 billion) industry today.

All these developments do not just translate into the creation of business opportunities, but more importantly, it opens up a new line of career for game enthusiasts in the field of computer games development.

In a move to cater to this new niche job market, FTMS College has launched a diploma in Computer Games Technology for post Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) students up to 24 years of age.

According to the college's academic head Sajilal Divakaran, the diploma programme is part of an ongoing response to changes in the discipline of computer science and its emerging applications.

"The programme provides students with a comprehensive education, skills, and learning experience in all aspects of computer games design, programming and technology," he says.

Sajilal says the programme also aims to develop professional and transferable skills in a wide range of methods and practices appropriate for the task domain of a professional computer game developer.

He says computer games technology is one of the most exciting sectors in the digital content arena.

"It's a synthesis of technical skills and creative talent, and has become a vibrant industry," says Sajilal.

The launch of game platforms like Sega Dreamcast, PlayStation 2 and Microsoft Xbox have brought computer games into a burgeoning industry.

In the past, he says, game developers used to enter the industry with little or more than an ability to learn programming and real enthusiasm for games. But today, the game industry requires much more skills, and courses like the computer games technology should play an important role in supplying the needed skills.

Commenting on the job opportunities that are available for holders of computer games diploma or degree, FTMS College's academic manager Trevor Ward says the opportunities are growing.

"Even though the computer games development industry in Malaysia can be considered still non-existent, the job is getting popular in countries like Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, the UK, and US," he says.

"As the ICT industry grows to many branches of technology, people now are more interested in getting specialised ICT education like computer games development," says Ward.

"These students can also have the opportunity to work with foreign game developers," he adds.

Ward says students taking the computer games development studies need not worry about not getting jobs once they graduate.

"They can easily enter the IT technology arena like software engineering or other technology-related jobs as they are also taught other computer studies like programming, computer architecture, Web development, computer animation, Java programming, etc," he explains.

The opportunities are not just limited to the games industry but also other areas. "Graduates would be able to suit themselves into areas such as multimedia software industry, edutainment, virtual reality, electronic publishing, interactive TV development, and multimedia authoring," he says.

Elaborating on the diploma course, Ward says it covers three years with 10 months of study for each year.

For the first year, students will be exposed to the foundation of computer studies, business, and computing. While in the second year, they will go further into software engineering, project management, and multimedia.

In year three, they will be studying three-dimensional graphics and animation, and build their own computer game as a project.

Ward adds that students who feel that they cannot proceed with the course after one year or want to move into other areas may also do so because they have just learn the basic things.

He says some of the lecturers for the course are people working in the game development industry in Singapore. "So the students will get up-to-date information and skills available in the games industry," he adds.

The diploma in Computer Games Technology by FTMS is offered at RM19,000 for a complete course, but for the first intake, the college is giving an introductory price of RM15,000.

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"Critical and Creative Grads" article in Star New Paper, Sunday, 10th July 2005

Critical and creative grads
BY ZECH PHARAMOND

Sajilal: Lecturers must prove they can deliver.

IT'S NOT unusual for tourists to walk into FTMS Global. Located just opposite the culture, arts and crafts hub "Central Market" the school's reception area resembles a comfortable hotel lobby complete with concierge desks.

"We designed the school to look very professional. We didn't want students walking into a sterile looking environment. In fact, each of our five floors has a different theme," says academic head Sajilal Divakaran, FTMS which stands for Financial Training Management School is an education group with centres in the United Kingdom, Uganda, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore and Brunei.

It is also one of the largest providers of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) courses in the world and has been awarded the ACCA premier registered status.

The ACCA website states that premier registered status carries enhanced recognition and is available to tuition providers which offer a specified range of courses, prepare submission documents in accordance with ACCA's requirements and undergo a pre-registration visit.

Among the requirements it must meet are the appointment of a designated member of staff to deal with ACCA enquiries, the preparation of detailed lecture plans showing ACCA syllabus coverage during the course, ensuring that students are able to contact tutors within normal office hours, ensuring that tutors have access to up-to-date ACCA manuals for each paper, holding annual ACCA course reviews and achieving pass rates which meet the premier worldwide pass rate criteria.

FTMS in addition provides an e-learning platform for ACCA courses www.FTMSonline.com that gives students from all over the world online access to internationally renowned accounting qualifications. From this website, students can download audio, text and notes relevant to their studies.

FTMS has also received recognition from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants through its Learning Through Partnership scheme. The award recognises the high standards of teaching and learning at the school, and its commitment to provide flexible delivery to meet the needs of employers and students.

Currently, there are four schools at the Kuala Lumpur centre: the School of Engineering and Computing Sciences, the School of Professional Accounting and Finance, the School of English and the Business School.

To add value to the two-year diploma courses, students in computing studies undergo an extra six months of specialisation in topics like networking and database or software engineering. Popular specialisations include computer games technology and computer engineering.

"We have had numerous companies that come here to conduct interviews. I think this is good because it shows the students what qualities employers look for," Sajilal comments.

FTMS sources for lecturers from all over the world including India, Singapore and the United Kingdom. They are industry professionals who are not only qualified on paper but also have a passion for teaching and sharing their knowledge.

FTMS does not believe in spoonfeeding its students.

"Our lecturers go through six months of probation and must prove they can deliver the course material effectively. We also give preference to those who have Master's qualifications," he adds.

Sajilal says the most important thing is to develop critical thinking in students. In his experience, most new students expect tobe spoonfed lecture notes. Some can memorise whole books and are able to quote the page number of where the information is located.

"There is so little critical thinking. I think students need to strengthen their mathematics to help develop their problem solving and reasoning skills. I have met programming students who tell me they are scared because they have difficulty figuring out their algorithms which need a lot of logical thinking," Sajilal says.

Sajilal is very encouraged when he receives news that his students furthering studies overseas are able to compete against their peers for top honours.

"Other than experiencing an initial culture shock, our students are able to adjust well. Academics wise, most lecturers overseas are impressed with their work,'' he says.

"We have a well stocked library as well as comprehensive online resources which students use for research. We want to train them to be independent," Sajilal explains.

But that message also needs to reach parents or guardians who are financing the students. Sajilal says they too need to understand that it is not that teachers are lazy when they ask students to compile their own study notes.

FTMS graduates have access to PACT International, a company which provides human resource consultancy services. Besides running its own business, PACT also links alumni members to potential employers.

FTMS' School of English ensures that the college's graduates not only possess technical skills but are also competent in English.

There is a placement test for all students to determine their language proficiency. Depending on their abilities, the school will help students enhance their English for academic purposes and professional pursuits.

FTMS also ensures its students have access to state-of-the-art facilities including projection systems, multimedia capabilities, smart boards, Internet links and video conferencing for its classrooms and lecture theatres. The computer labs are also equipped with the latest iMacs, computers and workstations.

FTMS is a contributor to the Star Education Fund.

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"PELUANG 'KAKI GAME' DAPAT IJAZAH SARJANA MUDA ": Computer Games Technology article in Berita Harian, Singapore

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Shamsul Jangarodin (mahasiswa Nus)

MENCIPTA permainan komputer bagi memburu segulung ijazah Sarjana Muda (Kepujian).

Mungkin ramai kaki game yang kepingin berbuat demikian.

Maklumlah, peluang menggandingkan hobi dengan pendidikan dan kerjaya masa depan merupakan peluang keemasan.

Siapa tidak inginkan suasana kerja menyeronokkan tetapi membina?

Kini, sebuah institusi pengajian tinggi setempat yang mula bertapak dalam bidang pendidikan privet, FTMS Global, mengorak langkah memperkenalkan kursus Sarjana Muda (Kepujian) dalam teknologi permainan komputer.

Kursus tiga tahun itu, yang bermula September ini, mendapat pengiktirafan daripada Universiti Liverpool John Moores.

Ia adalah yang pertama dalam pengkhususan permainan komputer yang diperkenalkan di Singapura dan Asia-Pasifik.

Sewaktu ditemui e_Remaja, Ketua Akademik Sekolah Kejuruteraan dan Sains Komputer FTMS Global, Encik Shailesh Babu, berharap kursus itu dapat melahirkan bakat tempatan dan serantau yang dapat menghasilkan permainan komputer bermutu.

Menurutnya, industri permainan komputer berkembang pesat di Asia dan bahkan mengatasi industri perfileman Hollywood pada 1999.

Nilainya dianggarkan mencecah AS$100 bilion ($172.2 bilion) dalam abad mendatang.

'Memandangkan Singapura, yang digelar Bandar Asia Paling Berhubung Kait, berazam berkongsi industri berbilion dolar ini, kami pun ingin sama-sama memainkan peranan membangun sebuah pusat digital.

'Kami berharap dapat membimbing pembikin permainan yang dapat menyumbang kepada industri pembangunan permainan komputer yang sebelum ini dikuasai Jepun dan Korea,' jelas Encik Babu.

Pelajar kursus ini kelak berpeluang mempelajari kejuruteraan sofwe, atur cara komputer, grafik komputer, animasi dan kebijaksanaan tiruan (artificial intelligence) sebagai sandaran menghasilkan permainan komputer konsol, siber atau bergerak.

Mereka juga boleh memilih untuk bekerja sambil belajar di beberapa syarikat pembangunan permainan komputer di sini dalam tahun ketiga pengajian apabila mereka perlu menghasilkan permainan komputer sebagai projek akhir tahun.

Buat masa ini, hanya 25 hingga 30 pelajar saja bakal diterima untuk kursus perintis September ini.

Ia dibuka kepada mereka yang berkelulusan diploma atau Sijil Am Pelajaran (GCE) Peringkat 'A' dalam jurusan Sains dan Matematik.

'Bermain permainan komputer amat berbeza daripada menghasilkannya sebab ini memerlukan pengetahuan dalam bidang atur cara komputer.

'Justeru itu, setiap pelajar yang mendaftar bagi kursus ini perlu melalui sesi wawancara apabila kami menilai keupayaan dan kemahiran mereka dalam bidang atur cara dan analisis komputer,' ujar Encik Babu.

Sebagai tawaran pelancaran, FTMSGlobal menawarkan biasiswa kepada semua pelajar kursus ini.

Mereka hanya perlu membayar antara 33 peratus dengan 67 peratus yuran kursus.

'Yuran bagi setiap tahun pengajian mereka berharga $24,000, tetapi setelah menerima biasiswa, mereka hanya perlu membayar $8,000 pada tahun pertama, $12,000 bagi tahun kedua dan $16,000 bagi tahun ketiga,' ujar konsultan korporat kanan FTMSGlobal, Cik Sirjit Gill.

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