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Master of Artificial Intelligence (C6007)

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Course title

Master of Artificial Intelligence

Short title

MAI

Course code

C6007

Credit points

Entry level 1 = 96 credit points
Entry level 2 = 72 credit points

Course duration

Entry level 1 = 2 years full time
Entry level 2 = 1 year full time

Time limit

Entry level 1 = 6 years
Entry level 2 = 4 years

Master of Artificial Intelligence (C6007)

Congratulations on your offer and welcome to Monash IT.

This page outlines what you will study in the Master of Artificial Intelligence and what you need to enrol in. It explains the course structure for both entry levels, foundation and core requirements, capstone options, and enrolment planning.

Enrolling in units through WES is how you formally accept your offer.

How your degree is structured

Each course has specific requirements that must be met to graduate. Your course map outlines these requirements and the order in which they should be completed. Always refer to the course map for the year you commenced your degree.

The Master of Artificial Intelligence has two entry levels:

Entry level 1 – 96 credit points (2 years full time)
Entry level 2 – 72 credit points (1.5 years full time)

All units are worth 6 credit points, except for FIT5120 Industry experience studio project, which is worth 12 credit points.

Time limits:

Entry level 1 – 6 years
Entry level 2 – 4 years

Entry level 1 (96 credit points)
You must complete:
- 24 credit points of level-9 foundation units
- 72 credit points of level-5 units
Foundation units (level-9):
- FIT9132: Introduction to databases
- FIT9136: Algorithms and programming foundations in Python
- FIT9137: Introduction to computer architecture and networks
- MAT9004: Mathematical foundations for data science and AI
Your degree consists of four foundation units, seven core units and artificial intelligence elective units covering a range of AI areas.
Entry level 2 (72 credit points)
You must complete:
- 48 credit points of core master’s study
- One Artificial Intelligence unit from an approved list
- 24 credit points of advanced practice (capstone project units)
Core master’s study includes six core units.
Refer to your course map for the specific units that apply to your entry level.
Units are the basic components of study in your degree. Each 6-credit-point unit typically requires an average of 12 hours of study per week over 12 weeks (approximately 144 hours total), including classes, assessments and private study.
Unit codes indicate level:
- Level-9 units (for example FIT9XXX or MAT9XXX) are foundation units
- Level-5 units (FIT5XXX) are core, elective and capstone units
Across your degree:
- Entry level 1: 24 credit points of level-9 units and 72 credit points of level-5 units
- Entry level 2: 72 credit points of level-5 units
All units are worth 6 credit points, except FIT5120 Industry experience studio project, which is worth 12 credit points.
All prerequisite and corequisite requirements must be met before enrolling in a unit. These are listed in the Handbook.
We recommend completing your foundation and core units early in your degree, as many advanced units require them as prerequisites.
If you are commencing:
- February/March – enrol in units for Semester 1 and Semester 2
- July – enrol in units for Semester 2 only
You should enrol in foundation units (FIT9XXX or MAT9XXX) in your first semester:
- February/March intake – follow Year 1 on the course map
- July intake – enrol in the foundation units offered in Semester 2
Domestic students may enrol in four units per semester (full time) or three units per semester (part time).
International students must enrol in four units per semester.
Always refer to your course map and handbook entry for detailed progression requirements.
The final component of your degree is a capstone project designed to demonstrate the skills you have developed throughout the course.
You have two options:
Research pathway (Minor Thesis)
This option includes a thesis component and is recommended if you intend to pursue a higher degree by research.
For the full-year research stream, you must achieve:
- An overall average of at least 75% across the best four prerequisite units
- At least a distinction in FIT5125 IT research methods
Further information, including application processes and deadlines, is available on the Research stream webpage.
Industry Experience option
This pathway involves advanced coursework and completion of:
- FIT5120 Industry experience studio project (12 credit points)
This option includes working with an industry professional.
Both capstone options require completion of specific prerequisite and/or corequisite units.
If you have completed university-level study equivalent to units in this degree, you may apply for:
- Credit – you receive credit points and do not complete the equivalent unit
- Exemption – you do not receive credit points and must replace the unit with another unit
If you applied for credit as part of your course application, your credit has already been processed. Refer to your course map and enrol in the remaining required units.
If you have not applied yet, you may:
- Search previous credit decisions online
- Submit a credit application through the online system
Foundation credit (level-9)
- If transcripts were already provided, there is no need to resubmit them
- Enrol in foundation units initially to secure your place
- Adjust your enrolment once credit is confirmed
Level-5 credit
- Submit a credit application with unit syllabi
- Enrol in a standard enrolment until credit is confirmed
You will be notified once your credit has been processed. If further information is required, you will be contacted.

What to do next

Now that you understand your course structure, entry level requirements, capstone options and credit arrangements, you are ready to enrol.

Enrol through WES to formally accept your offer.

Orientation provides further information about your course, enrolment and student support. Please monitor your Monash student email for updates.

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Master of Artificial Intelligence (C6007)

Master of Artificial Intelligence (C6007)

How your degree is structured

Entry level 1 (96 credit points)

Entry level 2 (72 credit points)

Research pathway (Minor Thesis)

Industry Experience option

Foundation credit (level-9)

Level-5 credit

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