Now more than ever, knowledge is power. Power to set your own career path, leverage the possibilities of emerging AI-powered technologies such as machine learning, and deliver added value and competitive advantage in your professional life.
The Master in Business Analytics & Big Data puts that power in your hands. With the most comprehensive curriculum in the sector, it provides the newly necessary hard skills in Data Science, including machine learning, AI, natural language processing (NLP), data visualization, Big Data Technologies and Business Transformation. It also includes soft skills essential for analytics, like leadership and communication skills development, to fully round out your professional profile. Want to specialize in a particular aspect of the sector? You can do so with a wide range of electives and concentrations covering everything from Fintech to Industry 4.0, Smart Health, Advanced AI and the FMCG sector.
And you can study on your terms, full-time or part-time. Ranked 8th worldwide, the program features multiple professional certifications, including AWS, Tableau, Microsoft and more. You’ll also have the opportunity to attend immersion weeks, undertake exchange programs at other top institutions abroad, or complete an internship with a world-leading company.
The Master in Business Analytics & Big Data is the complete program that will future-proof your career, putting you front and center for the most in-demand jobs of tomorrow.
*The 2024-2025 full-time Spring intake starts on April 15th.
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If you’re looking for a career in the fast-growing world of AI, the Master in Business Analytics and Big Data is the ideal entry point. The cutting-edge syllabus is specially designed to ensure that you graduate with up-to-date knowledge and hands-on experience of the latest AI tools and technologies. You’ll gain insights into the symbiotic relationship between big data and AI, as well as the practical applications of these topics:
Collecting and learning from consumer information, streaming analytics—allowing businesses to make vital decisions in real time—and DataOps are all crucial components of today’s business world.
You’ll be able to choose from our electives, all taught by industry experts with cutting-edge knowledge and experience in their field of specialization:
In the digital age, with the exponential growth of data and the advancement of AI technologies, businesses are at a crossroads. Those that can effectively harness the power of AI and big data are poised to lead their industries, while those that don't risk obsolescence. This comprehensive course gives you the tools, knowledge and strategies necessary to guide your organization through this transformation.
From unpacking the intricate concepts of big data and AI, through to examining the real-world barriers faced by companies striving to be data-driven and finally exploring the strategies to overcome these challenges, this course will give you a holistic view of the evolving business landscape.
IE University molds students into future-forward and versatile professionals, using methodologies that put innovation and employability at the forefront.
Our innovative methodology centers on practical learning through real data analysis, case studies, workshops, multimedia simulations, classroom debates, and group projects for global organizations.
Our professors have hands-on experience working in the field of big data and AI, coming from companies like Amazon, Google, and IBM.
Your coursework will be geared towards gaining expertise in big data and AI, and learning how to turn your analyses into business value for any company in any industry.
As an IE University student, you’ll gain access to a uniquely qualified network of faculty, fellow students and alumni. The more than 80,000 connections worldwide are sure to help you excel.
The latest cohort of the Master in Business Analytics & Big Data graduated from an intense year of classes, projects and presentations. Luca Fiume, who recently completed the program, looks back on the challenges and rewards while sharing all his tips and lessons learned to inspire future students pursuing this unique, multidisciplinary program.
With data fast becoming the world’s most valuable commodity, professionals with the know-how to record, analyze and harness the power of big data are increasingly in demand in the job market—especially in today’s AI-powered world. We spoke to Guillermo de Haro Rodríguez, Academic Director of Graduate Programs at IE School of Science and Technology, to gain insight into how the program prepares students to thrive in an ever-changing field.
Upon completion of this program, you will be awarded an official Master's degree in Business Analytics, as well as a University Private Degree in Big Data.
Students must fulfill the following requirements to be able to request the issuance of the Official University Degree upon completion of the Master Program. If educational prerequisites are not provided and/or if the requirements are not met on time, the student will not be able to request the official university degree as issued by the Spanish government. In this case, the studies will not be official under Spanish educational regulations.
Acquire the knowledge and skills to thrive in the tech industry. Elevate your career with our seasoned professionals.
Pursue two disciplines while gaining insight from different perspectives and ways of thinking in less than two years. You’ll cover the contents of two master’s programs—and graduate with two diplomas.
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A Master in Big Data is a program designed to mold data scientists of the future. By studying our Master in Big Data you will learn how to gather, analyze, manipulate and present data to draw strategic business decisions and fuel today’s AI-driven applications.
Data science and AI professionals are in high demand. The number of data science/analysis roles is growing massively, and around 40% of those positions require a master's or PhD. Opportunities exist in every sector and Harvard called it "the hottest job of the 21st century."
A Master in Business Analytics and Big Data definitely is a worthwhile investment. Just look at where our business analytics program alumni work: Google, Renault, EY, KPMG, Sony and Facebook, just to name a few of the world-leading companies which have hired them. Master in Business Analytics and Big Data holders can work in a variety of industries and jobs, therefore is absolutely worth the effort.
Business analytics and big data are not the same. Business analytics focuses on the financial and operational side of the business. Big data, meanwhile, gathers and analyzes data from a much broader range, driving strategic decisions and forming the basis of the algorithms behind today’s AI applications.
Business analytics not only gives you the knowledge that companies desperately need—MIT says 40% of companies struggle to find and retain analytics talent—but we work with 1,800 recruiting partners and connect students with thousands of real job opportunities.
