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.

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.

8 Core units + 4 Specialisation/Elective units + 4 Professional units = 16 Total

Graduates will have the specialist knowledge needed to operate as Data Scientists, AI Technology Software Engineers, AI Product Managers, AI Ethicist and grow into roles such as AI Architect.

To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria: completion of a bachelor degree or higher in a related discipline completion of a

To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:

• bachelor degree from a recognised English-speaking country
• IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent
• other evidence of English language proficiency (learn more about other ways to satisfy the requirements)