Artificial Intelligence
Master of Information TechnologySpecialisation (formal)Year: 2022
Artificial Intelligence
Overview
The Master of Information Technology (MIT) is a 200-point, 150-point and 100-point program for those interested in a career in technical IT. The key aspects of the course are:
- Specialisation in key areas of Information Technology, namely Artificial Intelligence with a focus on the design, implementation and analysis of systems that learn, play and reason.
- Foundation studies in programming, algorithmics, databases and networking for students with minimal IT background, including exposure to the different areas of specialisation
- Formal studies in project and change management, including risk management, quality assurance and testing
- Optional 25-point industry placement with local IT organisations as part of the course (available on a competitive basis)
- Optional 25-point research project, qualifying students to advance to a PhD.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this course, students should have:
- Expertise in a key area of information technology
- Analytical skills and competencies in problem solving
- A sound fundamental understanding of the principles and methods of information technology
- Demonstrable competencies in the educational and professional standards of the professional institutions and boards with which the course is accredited
- A broad knowledge base of information technology so as to facilitate effective communication with those involved in the IT industry
- Have acquired the computational skills necessary to solve theoretical and practical problems for further professional development and for meeting future changes in IT
- Verbal and written communication skills that enable them to make a meaningful contribution to changing face of the IT industry
- Professional ethics and responsibility towards the IT profession and the broader community.
Last updated: 3 May 2024
Structure
150 credit points
Students must complete 200 points, made up of 50 points of Foundation subjects, 50 points of Specialisation Subjects and 100 points of Advanced Specialisation Subjects (both based on the specialisation the student is enrolled in).
200-point program, 200 credit points taken over 24 months full time. This course is available as full or part time.
150-point program.
Students must complete 150 points, made up of 50 points of Specialisation Subjects and 100 points of Advanced Specialisation Subjects (both based on the specialisation the student is enrolled in).
150-point program, 150 credit points taken over 18 months full time. This course is available as full or part time.
100-point program.
Students must complete 100 points of Advanced Specialisation Subjects.
100-point program, 100 credit points taken over 12 months full time. This course is available as full or part time.
Subject Options
Foundation
50 points:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
COMP90041 | Programming and Software Development |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90038 | Algorithms and Complexity |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90007 | Internet Technologies |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
INFO90002 | Database Systems & Information Modelling |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Artificial Intelligence Specialisation
Specialisation Subjects
25 points core:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
COMP90049 | Introduction to Machine Learning |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90054 | AI Planning for Autonomy |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
AND
25 points from:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ISYS90051 | Impact of Digitisation |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP30026 | Models of Computation | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90043 | Cryptography and Security | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90048 | Declarative Programming | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90051 | Statistical Machine Learning |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90050 | Advanced Database Systems |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Winter Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Advanced Specialisation Subjects
37.5 points core:
One of:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
COMP90055 | Research Project |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
25 |
INFO90010 | Technology Innovation Project | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
25 |
COMP90082 | Software Project |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
25 |
AND:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
SWEN90016 | Software Processes and Management |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Advanced AI Specialisation Electives
Choose 25 points from:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
COMP90051 | Statistical Machine Learning |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90046 | Constraint Programming | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
COMP90042 | Natural Language Processing | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90073 | Security Analytics | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90083 | Computational Modelling and Simulation | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90086 | Computer Vision | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90087 | The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Advanced CIS Electives
Choose 37.5 points from this list (or another relevant subject with approval of the course coordinator):
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
COMP90051 | Statistical Machine Learning |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90018 | Mobile Computing Systems Programming | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90073 | Security Analytics | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90015 | Distributed Systems |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90046 | Constraint Programming | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
COMP90017 | Sensor Networks and Applications | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
COMP90057 | Advanced Theoretical Computer Science | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90054 | AI Planning for Autonomy |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
COMP90084 | Quantum Software Fundamentals | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ENGR90033 | Internship |
Summer Term (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
25 |
COMP90042 | Natural Language Processing | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM90007 | Information Visualisation | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
GEOM90008 | Foundations of Spatial Information |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
SWEN90004 | Modelling Complex Software Systems | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ISYS90039 | Innovation & Entrepreneurship in IT | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90024 | Cluster and Cloud Computing | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BUSA90473 | Business Practicum |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
BUSA90485 | Global Business Practicum |
Summer Term (Online)
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
November (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR90039 | Creating Innovative Professionals |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90085 | Volunteer Experience in I.T. | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90086 | Computer Vision | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90087 | The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MULT90063 | Introduction to Quantum Computing | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90088 | Cryptocurrencies & decentralised ledgers | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90094 | Large Data Methods & Applications | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM90038 | Advanced Imaging | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90089 | Machine Learning Applications for Health | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Last updated: 3 May 2024