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The Master’s Degree in Big Data Analytics is aimed at engineers, statisticians, mathematicians, and data analysts with an interest in ICT who are seeking to expand their knowledge of storage techniques and distributed information processing, as well as the analysis and visualisation of large volumes of data.
You will learn to apply cutting-edge data science and machine learning technologies, becoming an expert in big data and infrastructure management, machine learning and business management process analysis.
You will have access to the AWS Academy to prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner qualification during the module on cloud architectures, and the AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialty during the module on data processing and machine learning.
Official degree issued by Universidad Europea de Madrid
| Campus-based | |
| Alcobendas | 10 months, 60 ECTS |
Start: October 2025 | School of Architecture, Engineering, Science and Computing - STEAM |
You can obtain Cloud Practitioner and Machine Learning Specialty certification from the AWS Academy
These courses prepare you for the AWS Academy Cloud Computing and Artificial Intelligence certifications.
In this master's program, cloud computing tools and infrastructures such as Amazon EC2 are used (which allows access for academic collaborators for educational purposes as well as paid access). On this IaaS, Hadoop-type cluster services and HDFS are implemented to enable the use of distributed systems and databases typical of big data (Cassandra and HBase, with Hive/Impala access). At the application level, analysis and machine learning tools (Mahout and Spark) are provided, along with visualization libraries (D3.js and IBM's BigR visualization).
In their own words
Óscar Marbán
Director of the Master's Degree in Big Data Analytics
At the end of this course, you will receive an official qualification in Big Data Analytics.
The programme is structured so that you will learn in depth about the management, analysis, processing and visualisation of data. You will be able to choose between an internship or research pathway, and you will finish your master's degree with the presentation of a project applying the knowledge you have acquired, using state-of-the-art tools.
PRIMER CURSO
| Materia | ECTS | Tipo | Idioma de impartición |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Computing Architectures | 6 | COMPULSORY | Español (es) |
| Data Processing | 6 | COMPULSORY | Español (es) |
| Machine Learning | 6 | COMPULSORY | Español (es) |
| Distributed Systems Computing | 6 | COMPULSORY | Español (es) |
| New Generation Databases | 6 | COMPULSORY | Español (es) |
| Service Models | 6 | COMPULSORY | Español (es) |
| Data Visualisation | 6 | COMPULSORY | Español (es) |
| Project Management | 3 | COMPULSORY | Español (es) |
| Master's Dissertation | 6 | COMPULSORY | Español (es) |
| Research | 9 | OPTIONAL | Español (es) |
| External Student Internship | 9 | OPTIONAL | Español (es) |
Gaining experience based on what you have learnt in your degree is the best way to enter the job market.
If you would like to improve your work experience before finishing your university studies, you can do an extracurricular internship. You can do one in any academic year, but we would remind you that internships are a training complement to your studies. Therefore, the more knowledge you’ve already acquired over the course of your programme, the more you’ll benefit from the internship experience.
Students of the Master’s in Big Data Analytics will benefit from the collaboration agreements between Universidad Europea and prestigious companies with which students will be able to develop their final Master’s project on real projects proposed by the same companies, and receive help and advice from specialists in the sector.
After studying our Master’s Degree in Big Data Analytics in Madrid, you will be prepared to take on the following common roles in the world of big data:
Most sought after profiles of the decade
LinkedIn includes big data specialists in its top 10 most in-demand jobs, with more than 360,000 vacancies.
Start your future at Universidad Europea
You can become a student at Universidad Europea in three easy steps.
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Start your admission process by calling +34 917407272 or request information and our advisors will contact you.
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Once you have been admitted, secure your place by paying the reservation fee.
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Submit the required documents to formalise your enrollment.
Scholarships and financial aid
We want to help you. If you want to study at the Universidad Europea, you will have at your disposal a wide selection of own and official scholarships.
Credit recognition and transfers
You don’t have to stick with something you don’t like. That’s why we’ve designed specific plans for credit recognition and transfers.
Request your online credit recognition review, transfer your academic file and start studying at Universidad Europea.
After studying the master in Big Data Analytics, you’ll have a profile that many companies are looking for today. Many of those who graduate from this programme enjoy successful careers in a wide variety of industries in roles including:
Yes. Professional with experience in big data analytics are in high demand today. With the explosion of digital data generated by various sources such as social media, e-commerce, and the Internet of Things (IoT), organisations are looking for ways to extract valuable insights and make data-driven decisions. Industries such as healthcare, finance, retail, and manufacturing are all utilizing big data analytics to improve their operations and gain a competitive edge.
Our master's degree in Big Data is structured around a curriculum in which you will learn in depth about data management, analysis, processing and visualisation. The programme covers many areas, and you will get a broad understanding of several areas including:
The master in Big Data Analytics at Universidad Europea takes 10 months to complete and is made up of 60 ECTS. As part of the programme, you will work on real case studies thanks to our academic model which is based on experiential learning. In addition, you will attend masterclasses given by experts in big data working at some of the most prestigious companies in Spain.