MONASHINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the ability to transform every aspect of our lives – from robots performing complex surgery to informing business decisions, with AI expertise, you can help realise its infinite potential.

Join our thriving and innovative communityThe Faculty of Information Technology is at the heart of the Monash Precinct, where world-class research centres and facilities create a vibrant backdrop for meaningful graduate study. Among these are the Laboratory for Dialogue Research, the Human-Centred AI Lab and the Monash Data Futures Institute. Our Woodside Building for Technology and Design will offer the latest dynamic and interactive learning spaces.

Fast track your master’s. Your previous experience in the foundation units means you can jump right into the core units of the course, exploring topics such as deep learning, machine learning, natural language processing, human-computer interactions and modern optimisation techniques. At the same time, you will deepen your understanding of best practices and ethical issues of AI, as well as its far-reaching impact on organisations, societies and the world.

Through advanced practice units, you will have an opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills to real-world challenges. You can either complete a research project under the guidance of an internationally recognised expert (as a potential pathway to a PhD) or engage in an industry experience studio project. This hands-on training lets you put into action all that you’ve learned and ensures your job readiness upon graduation.

A future full of possibilitiesA Master of Artificial Intelligence will carry you almost anywhere in the world to do just about anything you can imagine. Maybe you’ll create emotionally engaging customer experiences. Or track the activity of office workers to boost their fitness and productivity. Or even design interfaces to help humans control robots. Who knows what the future holds?

We achieved the highest possible rating for Artificial Intelligence*, formally recognising our AI research as ‘well above world standard’. We are more determined than ever to continually drive innovation and make the world a better place for the next generation of leaders.

DEAN, JON WHITTLE FACULTY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) ratings

This course will empower you to design, develop, and operate AI-based products and intelligent systems for the advancement of healthcare, agriculture, education, retail, e-commerce, tourism, transportation, manufacturing, utilities, communications, law, financial services and much more.

TOP 100Monash is ranked in the top 100 in the world for Computer Science and Information Systems.*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019

RANKED #1For four consecutive years, Monash has ranked #1 in Australia – and #57 in the world – for Engineering and Technology.*Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings 2016–2019

WELL ABOVE WORLD STANDARDMonash is ranked ‘well above world standard’ in Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing.*State of Australian University Research 2018–19: ERA National Report

GLOBALAs a global faculty, our researchers collaborate with professionals across many countries, including the UK, US, China, Europe.

MASTER OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

COURSE DETAILSLocation: Clayton

Course code: C6007

Duration: 1.5 years full-time/3 years part-time (entry level 1) 1 year full-time/2 years part-time (entry level 2)

Enrolment: February and July each year

Degree awarded: Master of Artificial Intelligence

Alternative exits: Graduate Diploma of Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate of Artificial Intelligence

Career opportunities: Software engineer Data scientist Data analyst AI researcher Robotics engineer AI data analyst Machine learning engineer

COURSE STRUCTUREThe Master of Artificial Intelligence comprises 72 units structured into two parts:

Part A: Core master’s studies (48 points) Part B: Advanced practice (24 points)

If admitted at entry level 1, you complete Part A and Part B (72 points). If admitted at entry level 2, you complete Part A only (48 points).

(You may elect not to receive credit for prior study and complete both parts.)

Part A: Core master’s studies (48 points)Three units (18 points):

FIT5197 Statistical data modelling FIT5047 Fundamentals of artificial intelligence FIT5125 IT research methods

Five units (30 points) selected from: FIT5201 Machine learning FIT5215 Deep learning FIT5216 Modelling discrete optimisation problems FIT5217 Natural language processing FIT5218 Human-centric AI FIT5219 Advanced learning and cognitive systems FIT5220 Solving discrete optimisation problems FIT5221 Bio-inspired intelligence, collective behaviour and artificial life

FIT5222 Planning and automated reasoning

Part B: Advanced practice (24 points)Minor thesis research (24 points):

FIT5126 Master’s thesis part 1 FIT5127 Master’s thesis part 2 FIT5128 Master’s thesis final any FIT-coded level 5 unit

OR

Industry experience (24 points): FIT5120 Industry experience studio project (12 pts) FIT5122 Professional practice any FIT-coded level 5 unit

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou must have a qualification equivalent to an Australian undergraduate degree in a related discipline.

Eligibility (in equivalent Australian qualification terms)Entry level 1 (1.5 years): An undergraduate degree in a discipline related to IT, or an engineering or science degree with an IT major (including programming, databases and mathematics) with at least a 65% average, or a qualification deemed by the faculty to be a satisfactory equivalent.

Entry level 2 (1 year)A four-year honours degree in a discipline related to AI (including a research thesis 37.5% or more of a one-year full-time load) with at least a 65% average, or a qualification deemed by the faculty to be a satisfactory equivalent.

HOW TO APPLY Domestic studentsAustralian and New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents (including holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas) can apply directly online at monash.edu/admissions/apply/online

International studentsInternational students can apply directly online at monash.edu/admissions/apply/online, by mail or through a Monash agent.

For more about applicationsVisit monash.edu/it/future-students/how-to-apply

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