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Master in Business Analytics and Big Data

Duration10 | 17 months

LanguageEnglish

LocationMadrid & China | Madrid, Dubai & Online

IntakeJanuary | April | October

StudyIn-person | Blended

FormatFull | Part-Time

Duration10 | 17 months

LanguageEnglish

LocationMadrid & China | Madrid, Dubai & Online

IntakeJanuary | April | October

StudyIn-person | Blended

FormatFull | Part-Time

MASTER IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS & BIG DATA

The rise of data is producing a landscape full of challenges and opportunities across all sectors. With the Master in Business Analytics & Big Data, students gain the holistic skill set in data science, business transformation and big data to overcome the obstacles and drive disruption in their specific company.

The rise of data to become business’s most powerful and critical tool is providing opportunities in every conceivable sector for ambitious professionals with the right skills and mindset. Every company has to harness and leverage big data if they’re not to be left at a serious competitive disadvantage.

The Master in Business Analytics & Big Data has been redesigned and updated to provide the holistic skill set in data science, business transformation and big data that the new roles emerging in the field will demand. A deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that business will face in a constantly evolving data landscape will allow you to design and steer corporate strategy and lay down a technology roadmap for your organization.

This full- or part-time program offers you the opportunity to future-proof your career, putting you front and center for the most in-demand jobs of tomorrow, in a format that suits your lifestyle today.

**The 2022-2023 intake starts on September 19th.

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reasons to STUDY A MASTER IN BIG DATA

RECRUITERS WILL BE BANGING DOWN YOUR DOOR

BIG DATA HAS REVOLUTIONIZED THE WAY BUSINESSES WORK

BIG DATA IS TAKING OVER

THERE AREN'T ENOUGH DATA EXPERTS

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WORLDWIDE (3RD IN EUROPE)Our Master in Business Analytics & Big Data ranked 10th for Masters in Business Analytics.

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CAREER-FOCUSED BUSINESS ANALYTICS MASTER PROGRAM

IE University molds students into future-forward and versatile professionals, using methodologies that put innovation and employability at the forefront.

APPLY AS YOU LEARN

Our innovative methodology centers on practical learning through real data analysis, case studies, workshops, multimedia simulations, classroom debates, and group projects for global organizations.

LEARN FROM THE REAL PIONEERS OF THE NEW DIGITAL ECONOMY

Our professors have hands-on experience working in the field, coming from companies like Amazon, Google, and IBM.

EMPLOYMENT-CENTERED CURRICULUM

Your coursework will be geared towards gaining expertise in big data and learning how to turn your analyses into business value for any company in any industry.

CONNECTIONS THAT MATTER

As an IE student, you’ll gain access to a uniquely qualified network of faculty, fellow students and alumni. The more than 60,000 connections worldwide are sure to help you excel.

OFFICIAL DEGREE

Students must fulfill the following requirements to be able to request the issuance of the Official University Degree upon completion of the Master Program

get two degrees in less than two years

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.

COMBINE IT WITH A MASTER IN MANAGEMENT

Suitable for 0-3 years of experience

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COMBINE IT WITH AN INTERNATIONAL MBA

Suitable for more than 3 years of experience

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UNSURE IF THIS IS THE RIGHT PROGRAM TO HELP YOU ON YOUR PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY?

At IE University, we have carefully streamlined related subject areas to create unique paths featuring similar programs. Guided by these paths, you can take control and discover the right program for you. Explore these 2 areas to find the specific program that fits with your career goals.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a master in big data?

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.

Is big data in demand?

The data science 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."

Is it worth doing a masters in Business Analytics?

A Master in Business Analytics and Big Data definitely is a worthwile 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.

Is big data and Business Analytics same?

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 beyond just financial and operational matters.

Is business analytics a good degree?

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.

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