Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

RMIT University

Create, deploy and govern AI-enabled, data-driven solutions for industry challenges. This conversion degree is designed for graduates from any discipline who want to build a successful career in the rapidly growing fields of data science and AI. Whether your background is in business, science, engineering, health, economics or the social sciences, you’ll follow a structured pathway to develop the technical, analytical and strategic capabilities needed to thrive in today's data-driven economy.

Beginning with the foundations you need to progress confidently into the sector, you’ll develop skills in programming, data analysis, computational thinking, AI and the responsible use of technology. As you progress, you’ll learn how to work with data, select and apply appropriate methods, evaluate AI systems, and communicate technical findings to different audiences.

Unlike traditional courses that focus on isolated technical skills, this degree prepares you to work across the entire data and AI lifecycle, from acquiring, managing and analysing data through to designing intelligent systems, deploying AI solutions, and addressing governance, ethics and organisational impact. You’ll gain hands-on experience using contemporary tools, cloud platforms and real-world datasets while learning industry practices such as Data Engineering Pipelines and DataOps, Machine Learning Operations (MLOps), Generative AI and Agentic AI.

Many organisations need people who can do more than use technical tools. They need professionals who can understand the context of a problem, work across disciplines and translate between technical teams, decision-makers and industry specialists. You’ll graduate with a combination of data science, AI and applied problem-solving capabilities, complementing the perspective of your previous field so you can approach problems from more than one direction.