Master of Applied Artificial Intelligence (Professional)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving digital disruption, with new technology helping redefine many industries. Many companies are looking to take advantage of recent advances in AI, which is creating a large demand for skilled professionals.

Deakin's Master of Applied Artificial Intelligence (Professional) equips you with the specialist knowledge and skills necessary to design and develop cutting-edge software solutions that harness the latest advances in AI.

The Master of Applied Artificial Intelligence (Professional) extends the Master of Applied Artificial Intelligence by providing you with the opportunity to undertake industry-based learning or engage in an in-depth research project under the supervision of our internationally recognised research staff.

Ready to drive digital disruption and harness the power of AI?

As an AI specialist, you will work alongside software engineers, data scientists, application developers and business analysts, applying your knowledge to ensure AI is appropriately integrated into software solutions from a technical and human perspective.

You will gain hands-on experience in the development of software solutions and the use and development of AI. Our world-leading research in AI feeds directly into our classrooms, meaning that you will be learning at the cutting edge of industry expectations and capabilities.

This degree develops your understanding of the AI technologies, deep learning, reinforcement learning and the application of these algorithms in computer vision and speech processing.

As a graduate you will be well-equipped to work on design, development and operation of AI-driven software solutions.

To complete the Master of Applied Artificial Intelligence (Professional), students must attain 16 credit points, which must include the following:

The course is structured in three parts:

• Part A: Core Applied Artificial Intelligence Studies (8 credit points)
• Part B: Specialisation (4 credit points) or Level 7 SIT or MIS elective units (4 credit points)
• Part C: Professional Studies (4 credit points).

The course comprises a total of 16 credit points, which must include the following:

• DAI001 Academic Integrity Module Module (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
• eight (8) credit points of core units
• four (4) credit point specialisation or four (4) Level 7 SIT or MIS elective units (excluding SIT771, SIT772, SIT773 and SIT774)
• four (4) credit points of Professional Studies.

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.

Recognition of prior learning may be granted for relevant postgraduate studies, in accordance with standard University procedures.

You can also refer to the Recognition of prior learning system which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.