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DIPLOMA IN InforMATION TechNOLOGy (DIT)DIPLOMA INInformation Technology (DIT)Game Development Option (GD)The game development industry is continuingwith tremendous market growth globally. Theglobal games market is valued at betweenS$50 billion and S$80 billion; in China, themarket size is estimated at US$5.8 billion in2011. Initiatives from government agenciessuch as the Economic Development Board(EDB), Media Development Authority (MDA)and Infocomm Development Authority (IDA)are driving Singapore to become a key playerin the Game Development industry.You will build a strong foundation in technicalskills required as a game developer tosucceed and get a head start in carving acareer in this challenging and competitivefield. Jump in and play a part in developingthe exciting Game Development Industry inSingapore and beyond.Solutions Development Option (SD)With IT being used widely in all walks of life,the Solutions Development Option equips youwith technical competency to lead, design anddevelop IT solutions that enable companiesto become more competitive in the globalarena through various platforms such ascloud, web and mobile devices. Get the mostsought after skills that are essential in manysectors. With the SD Option, you can furtherspecialise in either the Information Systems(IS) concentration or Hospitality and Tourism(HOT) concentration.The HOT concentration synergises IT withinsights from the operations and managementof the Hospitality and Tourism industry, whilethe IS concentration focuses on furtherextending your IT development potentials witha broader technical exposure.The Annual Infocomm Manpower Surveyconducted by IDA in 2010 showed that thenumber of employed Infocomm manpowergrew by 0.4% from 140,800 in 2009 to141,300 in 2010. The total Infocommmanpower demand increased by 9.7% from2009 with 16,100 infocomm job vacancies.Excited about the latest advancesin infocomm technology apps andsmartphones? Ever dreamt of creating yourown games for Xbox 360 or Unreal Engine;build apps for Android, iOS or WindowsPhone 7 Mango?Want to be an IT leader like Apple’s SteveJobs, Facebook’s Mark Zuckerburg,Microsoft’s Bill Gates, or Nintendo’s ShigeruMiyamoto? You too can be an industry leader,and make a difference to the way people live,communicate, work and play.The Diploma in Information Technology(DIT) will prepare you by building strong ITdevelopment, communications and problemsolving skills.Choose from two exciting options within DIT.Training Opportunities• Attach to local company or overseasinstitutions for the semester-long internshipprogramme. For example, DIT studentswere attached to renowned institutions suchas the University of California, Los Angeles(UCLA), Virginia Tech, and Motorola Mobility(Chicago) under the NUS-MDA SingaporeHollywood Attachment Programme.• Take on Diploma-Plus programmes toexpand your knowledge and stretchyour capabilities.• Leverage on our collaborations with MarketLeaders that deliver the best in learningexperiences and helps you co-create166 SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC PROSPECTUS 2012 - 2013