Can data analytics be a basis for artificial intelligence?
Classes related to Artificial Intelligence are typically taught in Computer Science departments. Looking at the IT Project Subjects offered by your university, I suspect Data Analytics would indeed be more relevant to AI than Internetworking and Applications.

Looking at the courses offered by your department, the following likely involve aspects of AI:


Image Processing and Pattern Recognition
Intelligent Agents
Building Intelligent Agents


For self-directed study in AI, I recommend starting with Russell &amp; Norvig's essential textbook Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach.

As to what it will take to create a human-like strong AI, I recommend this collection of essays: The Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence... even though the material is getting a bit out-of-date by now.

Good luck!