Degree
Specialisation
40 credit points
Specialisation in Artificial Intelligence in Business and Innovation
Overview
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looking to start my course in 2027
Degree/s offering this specialisation
Master of Commerce
Summary
Key features
- Study AI through a business-focused lens
Develop applied AI expertise aligned to contemporary business environments through a specialisation that’s non-technical by design.
- Connect AI capability to business model innovation
Examine how AI can support new products, services, operating models and sustainable business value.
- Balance AI innovation with governance and risk
Explore the ethical, regulatory, cybersecurity and governance considerations shaping responsible AI adoption.
- Build confidence in executive-level AI conversations
Learn to communicate AI opportunities, risks and adoption challenges in commercial business language.
Career outcomes
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Specialisation structure
What you’ll study
A specialisation allows you to focus on an area of study, such as Artificial Intelligence in Business and Innovation, within more generalist degrees. It’s recorded on your testamur and academic transcript.
Specialisation requirements
40 credit points
Essential units
40 credit points
Complete each unit below.
Essential units are units that you must complete to qualify for your degree.
How can I study this specialisation?
Artificial Intelligence in Business and Innovation is available as a specialisation as part of the below degree/s:
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Career outcomes
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Professions
- AI business analyst
- AI governance specialist
- AI implementation consultant
- AI product manager
- AI transformation specialist
- Business intelligence developer
- Business process improvement specialist
- Business strategist
- Change agent or manager
- Compliance officer
- Corporate governance risk officer
- Entrepreneur
- Ethical AI adviser
- Financial manager
- Innovator
- Operations analyst
- Operations manager
- Policy adviser
- Public sector adviser
- Risk management specialist
Employers
- AI innovation consultancies
- Banks and financial institutions
- Cloud computing organisations
- Digital transformation and automation consulting firms
- Educational institutions
- Government agencies and departments
- Healthcare agencies
- Information technology companies
- Management consulting firms
- Marketing and public relations firms
- Professional services firms
- Regulatory authorities
- Research and development companies
- Retail and e-business companies
- Risk management groups
- Start-ups
- Technology organisations
- Telecommunications companies
- Think tanks and policy research institutes
- Transport, infrastructure and logistics companies
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