Students in the BS in Computer Science in Real-Time Interactive Simulation (RTIS) program at DigiPen (Singapore) must fulfill the following requirements to graduate. Degree requirements for cohorts before the 2024-2025 academic year can be found in previous versions of the Course Catalog.
Number of Credits and GPA
The BS in Computer Science in Real-Time Interactive Simulation (RTIS) degree program requires completion of at least 240 credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. The program usually spans 11 trimesters of 14 weeks each within a total of four academic years.
Grade Requirements
Students must receive a grade of “D” (or 1.0 quality points) or higher in all modules for the BS in Computer Science in Real-Time Interactive Simulation degree program. A “Pass” mark must be received for all modules with a “Pass” or “Fail” grade.
| Subject Area | Credits | Required Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 109 | Computer Environment High-Level Programming 1 High-Level Programming 2 Game Implementation Techniques Digital Competency Essential Introduction to Computer Graphics Operating Systems Modern C++ Design Patterns Computer Network Data Structures Introduction to Real-Time Rendering Artificial Intelligence for Games Spatial Data Structures Algorithm Analysis Programming Massively Parallel Processors Machine Learning Mobile and Cloud Computing Developing Immersive Applications Low Level Programming |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | 13 | Critical Thinking and Communicating Design Innovation Social Innovation Project |
| Mathematics and Physics | 42 | Linear Algebra & Geometry Calculus & Analytic Geometry 1 Calculus & Analytic Geometry 2 Linear Algebra Discrete Mathematics Probability and Statistics Motion Dynamics & Lab |
| Project and IWSP | 76 | Software Engineering Project 1 Software Engineering Project 2 Software Engineering Project 2 Software Engineering Project 4 Software Engineering Project 5 Software Engineering Project 6 Capstone Project Integrated Work Study Programme |
Note on General Education Courses
The following modules satisfy the General Education requirement for the BS in Computer Science in Real-Time Interactive Simulation:
- Linear Algebra & Geometry
- Calculus & Analytics Geometry 1
- Critical Thinking and Communicating
- Digital Competency Essential
- Design Innovation
- Calculus & Analytic Geometry 2
- Discrete Mathematics
- Linear Algebra
- Motion Dynamics & Lab
- Social Innovation Project