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Artificial intelligence is one of the most rapidly growing technologies with a lot of promise. Driven by big data and advancements in computing power and algorithms it has huge potential to uncover new societal and environmental values.
The Master of Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence) aims to develop socially responsible and technically competent AI specialists, to help current and future industries across different sectors. This course is designed for current Information and Communication Technology (ICT) professionals with a bachelor’s degree in information technology or computer science who wish to gain advanced technical skills and expertise for the challenges of rapidly advancing ICT technologies, especially artificial intelligence.
The Master of Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence) will provide students with transferable skills, industry experience and in-depth knowledge of business practices, positioning them for potential careers such as the following:
Students wishing to gain entry into the Master of Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence) at ASA Institute of Higher Education must meet at least one of the following entry criteria.
Additional Note: Assessment of admission requirements is in accordance with ASA’s Diversity and Equity Policy and Student Admission Policy and Procedure.
Along with the above admissions criteria, international applicants also must demonstrate and meet one of the following minimum English Language Proficiency standards:
For more information and country specific English exemptions please see Section 8. English Language Requirements of the Student Admission Policy – Include link directly to policy section
For more information about our standard admission requirements:
Student Admission Policy
International Students must apply through a qualified Education Agent. For more information visit why we use an agent – website link
International applicants are only eligible to enroll as full-time students and must be 18 years of age or over at the time that they commence the course for which they have applied.
Any student with prior learning may submit appropriate evidence and apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. ASA may award credit towards achievement of a qualification or award for various forms of prior learning by comparing a student’s current level of skills and knowledge against unit learning outcomes.
ASA may, at its discretion, recognise the validity of other forms of training or education, providing they are deemed equivalent to, or meet, the AQF standards. For further information please review the Recognition to Prior Learning Policy.
ASA Tuition fees are charged on a 'per unit of study' basis. The number of units of study are specified within the Letter of Offer provided to each student*.
Students must pay their fees for each study period in advance and in accordance with their LoO which provides admission to the course. The LoO indicates all due dates for fee payments during the course enrolment.
*If you have/plan to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning, the total number of units of study is subject to change.
Other Costs
All other fees associated with studying at ASA are non-tuition fee related and will only be charged dependent on the individual student circumstances, these include but are not limited to:
The Master of Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence) comprises fifteen (15) units of core, specialism and electives over 400, 500 and 600 levels to meet the requirements with the Australian Qualifications Framework (Level 9), and Higher Educations Standards Framework.
The course commences with three (3) core units and one (1) specialism at level 400. Within the 500 Level there is one (1) core unit, two (2) specialism units and one (1) elective. At the final level 600, there are two (2) core units, three (3) specialism units, one (1) elective and one (1) Work Integrated Learning/Capstone unit worth 20 credit points.
After successful completion of all level 400 units, any student is wishing to discontinue their studies with ASA may exit with a Graduate Certificate of Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence). For more information – Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence) [Exit Point] Add in link for exit qual page
Level 500 Elective – See elective bank below
After successful completion of all level 400 and level 500 units, any student is wishing to discontinue their studies with ASA may exit with a Graduate Diploma of Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence). For more information – Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence) [Exit Point] Add in link for exit qual page.
ASA operates on a quarterly basis (four intakes per year) with each intake running for 8 weeks at a time. All units are delivered face to face on campus unless otherwise specified. Students must attend classes in person. *
Students enrol on a full time basis into two (2) units per quarter to complete within the required course duration.
*This program is currently not offered to Domestic Students.
