Artificial Intelligence

Key features

• In this Artificial Intelligence program from La Trobe University you’ll learn to harness key AI technologies and applications that spark innovation throughout industries. Graduate with the technical capabilities to drive change and improve business outcomes across digital healthcare, smart manufacturing, smart cities, sustainable energy infrastructure, precision agriculture and more.
• Gain in-demand skills and knowledge in a key technical area of AI with a specialisation in Natural Language Processing.
• You’ll study exciting subjects in machine learning, artificial intelligence in bioinformatics, image processing and virtual reality to graduate with a strong foundation in AI and cross-disciplinary skills – an attractive combination for potential employers.
• Build hands-on experience using your AI skills to solve real-world problems when you take on an industry-based project. Students have worked with Microsoft, Optus, 4pi Lab, Aerion, Quantum Victoria, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Pivot Maritime International and Axicor.
• Depending on the student's knowledge background and previous studies, they may only need to complete 12 subjects. Those without prior knowledge will complete 4 introductory IT fundamentals subjects (listed within the core subjects)

• The Australian government’s 2021–22 budget to develop AI is AU$124.1M1 while global revenue is forecasted to reach $29 billion by 2024.2 By 2030, it’s projected that 161,000 AI professionals will be needed in Australia.

Courses include:

• Probability and Statistics for Data Science

• Machine Learning

• Project Management

• Deep Learning

• Professional Practices and Entrepreneurship in Information Technology