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.

In addition to our holistic evaluation of each candidate’s skills, personality and motivations, we have some concrete requirements across all master’s programs:

General requirements: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Language requirements: All programs are delivered in English, so candidates who are not native English speakers will need to prove a high level of English proficiency.

For more information about admissions requirements for this program, please visit the university website.

Admissions Option 2

Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.

Scholarships and Funding Option 2

There are 4 pre-programs to be taken for the Master in Business Analytics and Big Data:

The main program content covers 4 key learning areas, delivered over three terms.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Curriculum

The tuition fees for this program are 38,200€ per year

Program Tuition Fees Option 2

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 delivery

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Program Admission Requirements

Master

Business Studies

Business

Technology Studies

Information Technology

Big Data

IE University is a top international university in Spain with campuses in Madrid and Segovia. Recognized as one of the leading higher education institutions in the world, IE shapes leaders who drive innovation and change in organizations, providing a learning environment where technologies and diversity play a key role in fostering global vision, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a humanistic approach.

Master in Business Analytics & Big Data

Introduction