Mathematical foundations for data science and AI

MAT9004

Synopsis

Mathematical topics fundamental to computing and statistics including trees and other graphs, counting in combinatorics, principles of elementary probability theory, linear algebra, and fundamental concepts of calculus in one and several variables.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points: 6
Level: 9
Audience: Postgraduate
Type: Coursework
School: Faculty of Information Technology
Handbook year: 2026

Prerequisites

No prereqs in the handbook graph.

What it unlocks (9)

Fundamentals of artificial intelligenceFIT5047
Statistical data modellingFIT5197
Machine learningFIT5201
Deep learningFIT5215
Planning and automated reasoningFIT5222
Multi agent systems and collective behaviourFIT5226
Fundamentals of artificial intelligenceITO5047
Statistical data modellingITO5197
Machine learningITO5201

Offerings (6)

Teaching period 1Monash Online · MO
Second semesterClayton · FLEXIBLE / Malaysia · ON-CAMPUS
First semesterClayton · FLEXIBLE / Malaysia · ON-CAMPUS
Teaching period 4Monash Online · MO