Master of Information Technology with Specialisation in Artificial intelligence La Trobe University - Bendigo Campus, Australia

Build your technical expertise and gain an IT skillset future-proofed for industry needs with La Trobe's Master of Information Technology.

Get essential skills in database logic and data structures, programming, cybersecurity, network engineering and artificial intelligence. Complement your IT know-how with transferable skills in entrepreneurship, professional practice and project management.

By studying La Trobe's Master of Information Technology, you will:

• Develop software engineering skills and master full-stack, front-end and software development
• Improve your Java and Python knowledge in programming, algorithms and data structures
• Tailor your degree to your career goals with specialisations in artificial intelligence, cloud analytics, cybersecurity, internet of things (IoT), networking, quantum information technology or software engineering, plus a range of electives
• Supplement your skills with certifications through our partnership with Microsoft and get hands-on experience in our on-campus Cisco labs
• Choose an industry development project or work-based placement to cement your learning and launch your career, or pursue an applied research project or industry-based thesis
• Have the flexibility to exit early with a Graduate Diploma after one year or a Graduate Certificate after six months
• Graduate ready to apply for membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Specialisation: Artificial intelligence

AI has the potential to revolutionise the way we live and work, and has applications in fields such as finance, healthcare, education, transportation and robotics.

In this specialisation, you'll explore core AI techniques, including machine learning, deep learning, computer vision and natural language processing. You have the chance to learn how to design and develop AI algorithms and models, and apply them to solve real-world problems. With a focus on both theory and practice, you'll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through solving tasks using real-world data and industry standard platforms.