Master of Information Technology in Artificial Intelligence and Master of Data Science
Master of Information Technology in Artificial Intelligence and Master of Data Science
Summary The Artificial Intelligence specialisation will provide you with the advanced knowledge and skills required for a successful career working with AI systems. You’ll critically examine emerging trends and topics, such as machine learning and natural language understanding. You’ll also consider ethical and legal questions about AI systems, and learn…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Summary
The Artificial Intelligence specialisation will provide you with the advanced knowledge and skills required for a successful career working with AI systems. You’ll critically examine emerging trends and topics, such as machine learning and natural language understanding. You’ll also consider ethical and legal questions about AI systems, and learn about core AI techniques and the business context in which they operate. And, you’ll have many opportunities to undertake practical hands-on experience developing and assessing AI solutions for business, including the option of an industry-based internship or supervised research project. The interdisciplinary Master of Data Science will provide you with the technical skills to work in data science across a variety of industries. It emphasises concepts, insights and skills that will enable you to use current technologies and adapt to and create new technologies. You’ll be able to process and analyse data sets; use mathematical and statistical modelling techniques, machine learning and data mining to solve challenging problems; and communicate your findings to different audiences.
Key features
Study within our new computing precinct
Gain access to the new computing precinct, complete with 14 purpose-built cybersecurity, networking and gaming labs + VR space. Enhance your learning within a unique high-tech precinct
Undertake internships with world-leading organisations that are located next door to us in the Macquarie Park Innovation District. Gain a valuable set of interdisciplinary skills
Develop your capabilities across computer science, maths and statistics, enabling you to apply data science to real-world issues. Expand your knowledge of data science
Choose electives in areas such as data security management and modern computational statistical methods.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Business or venture analyst
Consultant
Data analyst
Data engineer
Data scientist
Entrepreneur
Financial adviser or analyst
Government adviser
Information technology analyst
Machine learning specialist
Market analyst
Research scientist
Robotics engineer
Software developer
Software engineer
Solutions architect
Web producer
Employers
Banks and financial institutions
Businesses and corporations
Cloud computing organisations
Consulting firms
Defence agencies
Government agencies and departments
Health organisations
Marketing and public relations firms
Media, creative or communications agencies
Metaverse companies
Research and development companies
Retail and e-business companies
Social networking services
Start-ups
Technology and software development companies
Technology and telecommunications companies
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.