Graduate Certificate in Applied Artificial Intelligence

Make use of cutting-edge technologies and processes.

From day one you’ll work with dynamic tools and techniques used in artificial intelligence and data analytics. With relevant, real-world case studies you will be able to understand how to predict future trends, detect issues, create solutions and efficiencies within the business applications. This online artificial intelligence degree will provide you the knowledge and skills to be a part of any future-oriented and sustainable enterprise.

Study artificial intelligence online with flexibility

Connect digitally with your academics and peers to enhance your online learning experience. Take part in lively discussions. Build a network of like-minded colleagues. By learning artificial intelligence online part-time or full-time, you can study when and how it suits you. You'll also have the option to fast track or slow down your degree, depending on your situation.

Advance your career with Australia’s number one provider of postgraduate IT education. The Graduate Certificate in Applied Artificial Intelligence equips you with the foundational skills and knowledge required to design and develop AI solutions for business organisations. This artificial intelligence course sets you up with the skills that address the industry demand for AI-expert developers – and a career of the future.

Recommended study pattern

The course structure consists of 3 core subjects and 1 restricted elective

Core

ITC558 Programming Principles

ITC588 Artificial Intelligence for Business Applications

ITC576 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Restricted Electives

Choose 1 subject from:

ITC516 Data Mining and Visualisation for Business Intelligence

ITC560 Internet of Things

ITC561 Cloud Computing

ITC575 Foundations of Big Data Analytics

ITC573 Data and Knowledge Engineering

Award requirements

As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.

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Indicative total fee $4,472

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

Charles Sturt University is Australia’s most experienced online uni, and has the country’s highest graduate employment rate. From agriculture, arts, healthcare and IT, to business, law, social work and teaching—you’ll get the latest skills in your field, and learn from academics who are connected to industry. Add in 24/7 IT support, scholarships and a vibrant student community, and you can take your next, or first, career step with confidence.

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A completed Bachelor degree or higher qualification from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent)

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, students will be eligible for admission to relevant Masters course and receive credit for applicable subjects as per Charles Sturt credit policy.

Two years relevant work experience.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit for current competencies will be granted to eligible applicants. If you’ve studied before, you may be able to fast-track your postgraduate degree with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, you could be awarded credit for your postgraduate degree. Get in touch to see if you’re eligible for credit based on your previous qualifications or industry experience.