{"id":337,"date":"2021-03-12T00:59:41","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T00:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/?p=337"},"modified":"2021-04-27T06:17:35","modified_gmt":"2021-04-27T06:17:35","slug":"studying-a-master-of-information-technology-ignited-a-childhood-passion-for-shan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/2021\/03\/12\/studying-a-master-of-information-technology-ignited-a-childhood-passion-for-shan\/","title":{"rendered":"Studying Master of Information Technology ignited \u2018childhood passion\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For Flinders Master of Information Technology student Shan Gao, his childhood love of gaming ignited a lifelong passion for computing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI really loved playing computer games as a child,&#8221; he says. &#8220;I have been interested in computers and how they run ever since.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The decision to choose a career in computer science was unshakeable for the enthusiastic gamer. \u201cThat is why I chose to study Master of Information Technology and Computer Game Development \u2013 and I haven\u2019t looked back.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>A future-forward career<\/h2>\n<p>It was a shrewd and future-forward career choice for the young game-obsessed Shan. With the emergence of Industry 4.0 \u2013 the next generation of manufacturing and the fourth industrial revolution \u2013 demand for skilled professions in artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer science, and data analysis will prove critical.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRight now, we are living in an internet age. Coding can change the world,\u201d says Shan. \u201cIn my degree, programming is my major \u2013 my main course is coding C++ and Java.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As commercial demand for skilled workers in these rapidly-evolving industries increases, Flinders continues to evolve. Alongside the development of a new suite of postgraduate courses in data science, information technology, and computer science \u2013 the university continues its significant investment in training, development, and education facilities.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Future proof your career by studying Artificial Intelligence<\/h2>\n<p>Artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting the future of industry across the globe, and studying a Master of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) offers you the chance to develop advanced skills and knowledge in a field with strong growth potential.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll be at the leading edge of neural networking, machine learning, data mining, natural language, information retrieval and computer vision. Your studies will include functional and logic programming languages \u2013 including various experimental languages. You can help shape the future of areas as diverse as health, business, security, and driverless transport.<\/p>\n<p>Graduate fully prepared for careers in areas such as public and private agencies, start-up companies and consultancies. Career opportunities extend beyond the computing industry into intelligent transport and logistics, buildings and infrastructure, health, aerospace and defence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Discover the Master of Computer Science &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flinders.edu.au\/study\/courses\/postgraduate-master-computer-science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here.<\/a><br \/>\nDiscover the Master of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flinders.edu.au\/study\/courses\/computer-science-artificial-intelligence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here.<\/a><br \/>\nDiscover the Master of Data Science \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flinders.edu.au\/study\/courses\/postgraduate-data-science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here.<\/a><br \/>\nDiscover the Master of Information Technology \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flinders.edu.au\/study\/courses\/postgraduate-information-technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here.<\/a><br \/>\nDiscover the Master of Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity Systems) \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flinders.edu.au\/study\/courses\/postgraduate-information-technology-network-cybersecurity-systems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Study a Master of Information Technology in Australia\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AlSMYmR9T_M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>State-of-the-art facilities meet world-class teaching<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cFlinders not only have high-quality teaching \u2013 their facilities are also very advanced,\u201d says Shan, of his Tonsley Campus experience.<\/p>\n<p>Flinders students, researchers, and graduates are thriving at the booming <a href=\"https:\/\/tonsley.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tonsley Innovation District<\/a>. The site has become a catalyst for startups and entrepreneurs, and a base for dozens of companies and highly skilled workers, giving Flinders University students real-world industry engagement on their doorstep.<\/p>\n<h4>No. 1 in AUSTRALIA in Computing &amp; Information Systems for overall quality of educational experience The Good Universities Guide 2020 (postgraduate)<\/h4>\n<p>This includes BAE Systems Australia and Naval Group Pacific, rising small-medium enterprises such as SAGE Automation, Micro-X, and Innovyz, and international companies including Siemens, Tesla, ZEISS, and Motherson.<\/p>\n<p>The Tonsley site\u2019s 20-year development plan is making it South Australia\u2019s hub of high-value manufacturing and a leading example of adaptive reuse and industrial transformation, focusing on four key industry sectors: Cleantech and renewable energy; Health, medical devices, and assistive technologies; Mining and energy services; and Automation, software, and simulation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_317\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-317\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-317\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2021\/01\/Robotics_Lab.jpg\" alt=\"Flinders Tonsley Lab\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2021\/01\/Robotics_Lab.jpg 700w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2021\/01\/Robotics_Lab-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-317\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tonsley Laboratory<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Internationally recognised degrees<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m enjoying the learning environment,\u201d Shan says. \u201cI would recommend Flinders because it\u2019s a high world ranking university. After I finish my studies, I know I\u2019m going to have good skills for coding that can help get me a job anywhere in the world. \u201d<\/p>\n<p>Flinders\u2019 postgraduate Computer Science, Data Science and Information Technology degrees have been designed to be accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). ACS accreditation is recognised internationally for entry to professional practice by seven other accrediting bodies through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seoulaccord.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Seoul Accord<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Study a globally relevant, industry-linked degree with a Master of Data Science<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re a graduate with a previous degree in IT or computer science, like Shan, but looking to upgrade your knowledge and skill in this dramatically changing area, the Flinders Master of Data Science provides the perfect opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>Continuing advances in technology, and the growing complexity of big data is leading us towards a world where an incredible amount of information is at our fingertips. And with it \u2013 creating a need for specialists who can both make sense of, and find, new insights from all that information to create innovative solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Take charge of your future and position yourself as a specialist fully prepared to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world \u2013 with a globally relevant, industry linked degree that will give you the skills to pursue a high-level career in a wide range of industry sectors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cStudying at Flinders will be a good memory in my life because not only have I learned about technology here \u2013 I have also made many lifelong friends from different countries.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>From the little boy who delighted in playing computer games, to preparing to step into his future career as a programmer; Shan is confident in his choices.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think I\u2019m going to find work very easily. If you like computer programming, if you like coding, trust me, Master of Information Technology at Flinders is the best choice.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h5>Discover our new suite of postgraduate Information, Communication and Technology courses \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flinders.edu.au\/international\/information-technology\/ict\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here.<\/a>\u00a0If you have any questions about studying Information Technology online, get in touch with our friendly team \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flinders.edu.au\/international\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here.<\/a><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; For Flinders Master of Information Technology student Shan Gao, his childhood love of gaming ignited a lifelong passion for computing. \u201cI really loved playing computer [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1767,"featured_media":338,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[77,385,601],"tags":[407,498],"class_list":["post-337","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-china","category-information-technology","category-postgraduate","tag-college-of-science-and-engineering","tag-postgraduate-study"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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