Data, Tech and AI | Careers in Technology

Data, technology and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping our world and business decisions. So could you.

Almost every area of life, study and work is touched by data and technology. Data is an essential factor in every business and industry. Employment opportunities for information and communication technology (ICT) professionals – including data, systems and security specialists – are set to grow 22% by 2033*. The potential applications and opportunities are almost limitless.

As data, AI and technology continually evolve, it also raises the question – how should we use data? The field needs professionals to respond to the implications of our rapidly expanding data landscapes. Whether by protecting consumers, advocating data ethics and governance, or safeguarding against breaches and attacks – you could make an impact in the way we use and interact with data and technology.

Interested in shaping tomorrow’s technology landscape? Leading the future of data, technology and AI starts at UNSW Sydney.

^{*Jobs and Skills Australia, Employment Projections 2023-33.}

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What jobs are available in data, technology and AI?

Reshape our world and business decisions by leveraging future technology in any field you choose. With a foundation in data, technology and AI, you can explore careers in:

Cyber security: Contribute to a secure and ethical digital future by securing business and information assets, protecting against data attacks and more.
Data analytics: Unlock insights within data to help make informed decisions and solve business challenges.
Cloud computing: Build the infrastructure to support the delivery of computing services including data and software, at scale.
Machine learning: Research, develop and deploy algorithms and models to solve complex problems across a range of fields such as healthcare, finance and robotics.
Healthcare: Harness data to improve patient care, including predictive analytics for disease diagnosis, operational efficiency and treatment personalisation.

There are also career opportunities across sectors including finance, transport, retail, manufacturing. With a data, technology and AI skillset, you could help drive data and technological transformation in almost any industry.

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Take the next step in data, technology and AI with UNSW Sydney

Business

Lead data-first strategy in Business

Interested in driving innovation and strategic impact in the business landscape? First stop data skills. Next stop, business acumen. Overcoming today and tomorrow’s biggest business challenges starts with a strong understanding of the applications of data, AI and technology in diverse business contexts. At Australia’s #1 Business School, you’ll gain the tools you need to succeed in tomorrow’s interconnected digital landscapes across the private sector, local and international government and not-for-profit organisations.

Bachelor of Commerce: With a major in Business Analytics, Cybersecurity Management or Information Systems, you’ll combine a specialist data skillset with the business acumen you need to make a strategic impact with data-led decision making.

Bachelor of Actuarial Studies: Develop specialist skills in actuarial models, financial maths, machine learning/AI and analytical techniques. Evaluate risks and opportunities, and create insights that help businesses, governments and not for profit organisations make critical decisions.

Bachelor of Information Systems: Manage and process data, safeguard a business’s digital infrastructure and drive innovation. You’ll learn to anticipate, investigate and solve business problems with digital technologies and tools.

Computer Science and Engineering

Where data meets Engineering and tech

Artificial Intelligence. Computer networks. Programming languages. Security engineering. These are just some of the specialised computing majors you can explore at UNSW Engineering – Australia's #1 Engineering and Technology school.

With a Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), you’ll learn the design, construction and use of computer systems – developing a skillset to shape the computer systems required by the individuals and organisations of tomorrow.

Or, take it up a notch with the Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours). Use your advanced analytical skills to design and build the technologies of the future.

Whichever path you choose, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue exciting careers that move with the future of technology. Work in software engineering and development, digital security, database development, game development or systems analysis across many different industries such as finance, consulting, government and healthcare.

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Data Science

Study Data Science at UNSW

It might be in the name, but data science is so much more than just data. Operating at the intersection of mathematical methods, statistics, computing, and business and government decisions, data scientists are relied upon to deliver meaningful insights.

In the Bachelor of Data Science and Decisions, you’ll harness the expertise of three world-leading faculties at UNSW – Science, Engineering and UNSW Business School.

Upon graduation, you’ll be able to pursue a career as a business analyst, data scientist, data engineer, data analyst, data manager, data architect, database administrator, forecast modeller, reporting analyst, statistician and more.

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