Bachelor Of Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science)

Overview

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all around us; it’s changing the way we see the world, not only creatively in technical areas but across a variety of industries. Understanding how AI works and what benefits it can have can put you in the forefront in the job market.

• Study the Artificial Intelligence and Data Science major in UniSQ’s Bachelor of Information Technology and learn to implement AI algorithms and techniques using high-level programming languages to solve real-world problems.

• Develop cross-disciplinary skills to capture, process and interpret large volumes of data through a variety of statistical methods and data mining applications. Examine and reflect on the issues of privacy and ethics of data science.

• Benefit from UniSQ’s connections with industry partners and gain work-integrated learning experience during a final-year capstone course.

• Combine this major with another IT major, or select another 8-unit major from Law, Business or Sciences to suit your career goals.

Professional accreditation

Our Bachelor of Information Technology degree is accredited at professional level by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and, through the Seoul Accord, is recognised in other countries. The Seoul Accord is a multi-lateral agreement that allows ACS accreditation to be recognised globally. This means when you graduate, your degree will be recognised by other countries who are members of the Accord.

Career outcomes

• You can apply for jobs as a data scientist, artificial intelligence expert, machine learning system developer, data analyst, business intelligence analyst, solution consultant, market research and insights manager, big data manager, data mining tools developer etc.

• The Artificial Intelligence and Data Science major gives graduates the essential skills and state-of-the-art knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, social media infrastructure and cyber security-related ICT industries, such as healthcare, national and Government database security.

Prerequisites

To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

• English (Units 3 & 4, C), and

• General Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)