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AI Degrees in Demand as Jobs Evolve

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As artificial intelligence reshapes job markets, universities like Monash and Macquarie are witnessing surging demand for AI-focused degrees and courses. Monash is launching a new applied AI degree for real-world roles, while Macquaries education, engineering, psychology, health sciences, commerce, and media courses are thriving. Experts warn that AI will impact every job, necessitating AI modules in all university courses. New roles are emerging, such as data curators and AI customer service orchestrators. Universities are swiftly adapting to prepare students for this AI-driven future.

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AI Degrees in Demand as Jobs Evolve

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Sydney News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!AI Degrees in Demand as Jobs Evolve. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's March 6 in Sydney. Let's get into the news. As artificial intelligence shakes of jobs across industries, students are smartly picking degrees that build AI skills to stay ahead. Universities like Monash are seeing huge demand for AI programs, especially at the postgraduate level and in undergrad courses blending tech with. Other feels like business or health. Monash is rolling out a new applied AI degree to train grads for real world roles in areas such as healthcare, finance, and engineering. Meanwhile, top picks there include science, engineering, arts, business, and biomedical degrees. Over at McCory, education, engineering, psychology, health sciences, commerce, and media courses are booming. Experts warn that AI will touch every job, so all university courses need an AI module to keep students competitive even in fields like carpentry. Global tech futurist Bruce McCabe says people underestimate how fast and deep these changes will hit,

but he doesn't foresee a total job wipeout. Instead, new roles are emerging, like data curators who manage company information to fuel AI systems or pros handling data quality for banks and airlines. There's also demand for AI customer service orchestrators and brokers managing machine-to-machine deals and supply chains. Looking ahead, those mastering AI tools will thrive and widen the wealth gap while others lag. Universities are adapting fast to equip students for this AI-driven future. This DNN story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. Relax deeper, reset faster, comfort you can hear, s-o-l-i-soli-pillo dot com.

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