Master in Business Analytics & Big Data
IE University
Key Information
Campus location
Madrid, Spain
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
10 months
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Apr 2024
Introduction
Master in Business Analytics & Big Data
The Master in Business Analytics and Big Data positions students to tackle the biggest challenges in our data-driven era. With this top-ranked program (QS World University Rankings), you’ll nail down skills in data science, business transformation, and big data technologies to turn data into a powerful driver of disruption in any company—in any industry.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
There are 4 pre-programs to be taken for the Master in Business Analytics and Big Data:
- Quantitative Methods Pre-Program
- Coding in Python Pre-Program
- Linux Pre-Program
- SQL Pre-Program
The main program content covers 4 key learning areas, delivered over three terms.
BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION
Gain a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of how organizations today collect and utilize data generated from a wide variety of sources to drive performance. Understand how companies are adopting advanced technologies to generate new and actionable insights.
DATA SCIENCE
Dive into the world of data science, gaining practical knowledge in a wide range of Artificial Intelligence techniques from Machine Learning, to Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Conversational Agents, and Robotics.
BIG DATA TECHNOLOGIES
Get a grasp on the emerging tools and technologies available to successfully tackle challenges in Big Data. Learn to design and build a Data Lake capable of handling large-scale structured and unstructured collections of data in real time by using cutting-edge technologies such as Kafka, Hadoop, Spark, and Flink, among others.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Being successful in data science and analytics isn’t just about having top-notch technical expertise. Develop the professional and behavioral skills you need to have a real impact on business decisions.
Program Tuition Fee
Program delivery
The 10-month course, with intake options in October and April, is a fast-paced learning experience delivered at our Madrid campus. To top off the program, there is also an immersion week in China. The program is divided into three terms that combine subjects from four key areas of knowledge and skills for professionals in data science and analytics.
Program Admission Requirements
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Download the GMAT mini quiz to get a flavour of the questions you’ll find in the exam.