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 2023-2024 part-time intake starts on January 30th.
The 2023-2024 full-time intake starts on April 24th.
Please contact our program specialist for personalized advice on your specific case.
Please contact our program specialist for personalized advice on your specific case.
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, coming from companies like Amazon, Google, and IBM.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Madrid offers the perfect blend of traditional culture, a fast-growing economy, professional opportunities and fun. Study in a city full of possibilities, ideal for any ambitious professional.
We organize a wide range of events, from conferences and master classes, to networking and informative sessions.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.