Master in Computer Science & Business Technology - The Program

The Computer Science & Business Technology Master’s Degree

No matter the company, area, or industry, if an organization wants to compete in today’s marketplace, then incorporating technology into their business strategy and daily activities is crucial. This means that recruiters are constantly looking for professionals who are capable of designing and developing innovative and disruptive tech.

That’s why IE University has reinvented our Master in Computer Science & Business Technology—we want you to excel in any situation. With our outstanding Professors from leading tech companies such as AWS, Google, Microsoft, IBM, and Oracle, you will be given the opportunity to learn and work alongside the experts.

By joining this 11-month program, you will become an effective bridge between the business and tech worlds. Or, if you focus on one of the two domains afterwards, our “learning by doing” methodology will provide you with hands-on experience like no other. You will apply new skills in practical settings as you become a well-rounded professional able to navigate the ever-changing biztech world.

Computer Science & Business Technology Master Program Key Areas

SPEED START MONTH

Things will get technical as you speed through an intensive month of computer science basics. We’ll make sure to put you up to speed in programming, mathematics, and tech innovation, so you can be ready to get your hands dirty throughout the rest of the program.

FOUNDATION PERIOD

You’ll learn digital technologies like AI, IoT, cloud and blockchain, and specific innovation techniques used by real companies, like Agile, Scrum, and Lean. You’ll be able to strategically apply your skills to make an impact at any company.

MASTERY PERIOD

Get into the details of Tech Dev, Applied AI, and Infrastructure. You’ll become an expert in Data structures, Databases, Software development, Machine learning, Recommendation engines, Natural language processing, Bots, Computer vision, Cloud, Mobile, Dev-ops, Distributed Systems, & Scalability.

GETTING TO WORK

Practical projects will prepare you to get right to work in the field. You’ll collaborate with our corporate partners, delving into consulting challenges, hack-a-thons, and other hands-on projects to get you in the game early on.

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COMPUTER SCIENCE & BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY COURSES

Take a look at some of the courses that you can access within the Computer Science & Business Technology Master’s Degree:

Software engineering

Students will focus on cloud computing, its building blocks, and its importance when building modern software architecture. Featuring insights into quality assurance, software development life cycle, technical debt, software intelligence and more, you will learn how to build robust, safe and maintainable applications.
Data engineering

Supercharge practical data-engineering skills with modern artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques. Beginning with a theoretical approach, you will discover the technologies powering modern AI, while also gaining key Python insights and exploring voice interfaces, chatbots, and the IoT. This will be followed by hands-on lab sessions with tangible applications in real industries.
Development of applications for cloud

Featuring a practical AWS-based case study, this module helps you understand and build modern cloud technology (for both storage and computing). Discover the key components that make up a data center, before diving into various IT infrastructures and elements, cloud service requirements and service and deployment models.
Programming

Master all things front-end—in both web and mobile. This module fosters in-depth understanding of recent technologies, exploring HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python and empowering students to build prototypes of web apps. Theoretical classes are complemented by hands-on lab sessions where students work in teams to develop their own projects.

CAREER ENHANCING COLLABORATIONS

At IE University, we are at the forefront of technological innovation, which is why with this program you will benefit from the collaboration with companies that lead this technological disruption in today's world.

MICROSOFT LEARN

Benefit from our Microsoft Learn collaboration through resources and training that will allow students access to high-quality content for maximum impact.
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AWS Educate

At IE University, we are members of the AWS Educate program. This means that we have all the tools you need to access the best online courses and resources in cloud services—some modules of this Master are even based directly on their technology. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to stand out.

Computer Science & Business Technology Certifications

As you continue on your journey of technological disruption, our Master in Computer Science & Business Technology gives you the keys to unlock a number of new certifications so that you can be sure to stand out from the crowd. Discover how to design your future, and change how business is done by earning certifications from the world’s leading technology-centered organizations like Google, IBM, Oracle and AWS Educate—all part of this innovative program.

GOOGLE CLOUD

Gain the most innovative insights into cloud technology directly from leading Google Cloud professionals. Get ready to earn your Associate Cloud Engineer certification today.

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IBM

As part of the Master in Computer Science & Business Technology, we’ve partnered with IBM to bring you today’s most up-to-date AI trends. Throughout this program, you’ll gain the hands-on experience you need to become an IBM Certified Specialist in AI Enterprise Workflow V1.

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ORACLE

Under the guidance of top sector experts, dive into state-of-the-art modules that cover a wide range of technological matters and offer hands-on training. As part of this program, professionals from Oracle will help you position yourself for the Autonomous Database Specialist certification.

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Amazon Web Services Academy

Build your cloud computing skills preparing for Amazon Web Services cloud certification through lectures, assessments, hands-on labs, group discussions, and individual projects that are taught by experienced AWS Academy accredited educators.

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Liquid Learning at IE University

In this new reality, we understand it’s not always possible to attend class in person. That’s why we developed our Liquid Learning approach, which seamlessly adapts to individual needs and provides equal access to world-class education—whether on campus or online wherever you are.

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Computer Science & Business Technology Program Structure

MASTER IN COMPUTER SCIENCE & BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
Duration	11 MONTHS
Duration	SEPTEMBER	SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER	DECEMBER-JANUARY	JANUARY-MARCH	MARCH-APRIL	APRIL-JULY	JULY
Location	MADRID	MADRID		MADRID		MADRID	MADRID
Subject	SPEED-START MONTH	TERM I	WINTER BREAK	TERM II	SPRING BREAK	TERM III	GRADUATION

Real-world training

Our program is built to prepare cutting-edge professionals in the field. You'll be trained by experts using innovative, hands-on methodology, and you’ll do it in an exciting, future-forward, international city.

Get connected

IE University has a network of 30 global offices. That means we’ve got business connections all over the world.

Study in Madrid

Madrid’s bustline cosmopolitan vibe will prove to be a key experience while studying at IE University’s urban campus.

Join an international community

The IE community is made up of people from 160 different nationalities. You will create connections that will change your way of seeing the world.

AND IT DOESN'T STOP THERE...

During the program and after graduation, our Talent and Careers Department helps current students find jobs in trainee and talent programs, and helps recent grads land positions in prestigious companies that are leading the future. This is made possible by the school’s strong relationship with international corporations like Google, Telefónica, BBVA, Citibank, McDonald’s… and the list goes on.