MASTER IN

BUSINESS
ANALYTICS
& BIG DATA

TECHNOLOGY & 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
ABOUT THE
PROGRAM
Your program overview

Mode of Study Full-time

Part-time

Format In-person
Blended

Intake October & April

January

Duration 10 Months
17 Months

Language English

Location Madrid & China

Madrid, Dubai & Online

A hands-on program that

addresses the shortage of data
specialists in a business culture
where data is king. Data analysis,
projects, multimedia simulations
and classes led by industry
experts from Amazon, Google
and IBM. Master the in-demand
data science skills across a wide
variety of companies.
TWO MODES
OF STUDY FOR
MAXIMUM
FLEXIBILITY

Now that data-driven

business is the new
normal, we know that
ambitious professionals
are looking to upskill
at every stage of their
careers. With this in
mind, the Master in
Business Analytics and
Big Data is available in
two modes of study.

Full-time driven business among

a cohort of outstanding
graduates and young
The in-person, full-time format
is ideal for those looking to professionals. To top it off,
an immersion week in China
break into data via a fast-
will bring you closer to your
paced, immersive program.
business future in action.
You’ll spend ten months
mastering the art of data-
Part-time
If you’re already advancing in
your career and want to future-
proof your skill set without
putting your career on hold,
our part-time mode of study
is an impactful option. Thanks
to our innovative blended
format, which combines online
and in-person periods, you
can continue to work while
you learn to dominate the
world of big data. Plus, you’ll
grow your network with a like-
minded group of international
professionals and experience a
digital business hub during a
week in Dubai.

As someone new to the data

domain, I was glad to see

Analytics & Big Data

me to grasp the landscape

allowed me to dive deeper

Anup Raj Satyal, Nepal interesting.”

 WHO IS THIS
PROGRAM FOR?

The Master in Business Analytics & Big Data

is designed for individuals who want to
leverage cutting-edge technology insights
within businesses and organizations.

Students that enroll in the program will

through innovative tech-driven strategies

and transformations. While academic
backgrounds in engineering and business
are common, no technical expertise or

For those who wish Senior Commercial

to become...
Consultant
Business Analyst Data Architect
Data Scientist
(CDO) Machine Learning
Chief Technology Engineer
Market Research
Advanced Analytics Analyst
Consultant Pre-Sales Analyst
Statistician IT Consultant
WHY CHOOSE
THIS PROGRAM?
Reasons you should join

Drive data-powered Take part in

business success
Learn how data collection and data-
driven business approaches can
allow you to identify key insights that
transform previous organizational
processes. What’s more, with your
newly acquired problem-solving
expertise, you’ll be able to leverage
these insights to overcome key
challenges.
active learning
Thanks to our innovative methodology,
on learning. Featuring everything
from case studies and workshops to
multimedia simulations, classroom
debates and dynamic group projects,
you'll always get the chance to put new
knowledge into practice.

Both the full-time and part-time Master in

graduate degrees approved by the Spanish

authorities. While IE University is accredited
by the Ministry of Education, the program’s
curriculum is also adapted for the European
Higher Education Area. That means your
award will not only carry international prestige,
but also prove recognized professional
competencies, boosting your reputation across
top organizations.
Collaborate with
industry-leading
companies
Alongside the support of a world-
class faculty, you will gain access to
industry leaders and top training from
companies including IBM, Telefonica,
Microsoft Learn and Amazon Web
Services Academy. Some of these
opportunities even offer additional
recruiters.
Enhance your career potential
programs.
Learn more
Broaden
your
horizons
Combine new analytical abilities
with cutting-edge approaches and
top interpersonal skills. With the
present demand for holistic, data-
literate professionals, a broad range
of opportunities will be open to you,
empowering you to follow the path of
your choice.
I essentially used my time at IE University to

Business Analytics & Big Data program did

giving me networking and career advice

that in due course helped shape my career
into what it is today.”

Christina Stathopoulos, USA

PROGRAM
STRUCTURE of companies say it’s more

Your learning journey and analytics positions than

any other role.
McKinsey Analytics

The Master in Business Analytics &

Big Data is built around four key areas
of knowledge. Over three terms of
engaging sessions online, in Madrid
and in Dubai or China, these distinct
areas are woven together to provide
a holistic learning journey. What’s
more, depending on individual

D
circumstances, students can attend in-
person or online thanks to our Liquid
Learning environment.

Business

Discover the strategies companies

currently implement to incorporate
the latest technologies, using such
tools to streamline their services and
amplify their vision. By examining the

B
processes involved in collecting diverse
data, you can glean information to

Data Science
Acquire practical knowledge of the
inner workings of Deep Learning,
Computer Vision, Robotics, Natural
Language Processing and more
through an in-depth exploration of

the realms of data science.

 P
Big Data
Technologies
Gain access to the cutting-edge
technologies used to effectively
address the issues within Big Data.
Incorporate the use of Flink, Kafka,
Spark, Hadoop architecture and more,
to analyze in real time vast collections
data, both unstructured and

T
structured, through the construction
and design of a Data Lake.

While top-notch technical ability

and knowledge are fundamental
pillars, there is another that deserves
equal attention. Developing both
professional and interpersonal skills
is crucial in order to enable optimal
performance in decision-making
processes.

$
The expected value of the global
big data market by 2027.
Statista

of executives report that big

data projects have allowed their
organizations to gain a competitive
advantage.
Forbes
FULL-TIME
STRUCTURE
Pre-program October or April Online

Term 1 October – December Madrid

or April – July

Winter/Summer December – January

Break or July

Term 2 January – March Madrid

or July – October

Spring/Autumn March – April

Break or October

Immersion Week April or October China

Term 3 April – July Madrid

or October – February

Graduation July or February

PART-TIME
STRUCTURE
Term 1 Pre-program: January Online

January (Two weeks) Madrid

January – July Online

July (One week) Madrid

Summer Break July – August

Term 2 August – December Online

Winter Break December – January

Term 3 January (One week) Dubai

January – July Online

July (Two weeks) Madrid

Graduation July Madrid

And that's just the beginning.

Find out more
STUDENT PROFILE
Your future network

The Master in Business Analytics

& Big Data is made up of students
and professionals from broad sector

analysis, original thought and leveraging

technology. These individuals often go
on to fuel digital transformations in their
chosen enterprises, leading the way in
uncharted territory.

Class Stats Academic background:

Full-time

Business

Quantitative

Technology

nationalities years old is the average years

represented in the average age of of
classroom. students in this
program.
Class Stats Academic background:

Part-time

Business

Quantitative

Technology

nationalities years old is the average years

represented in the average age of of
classroom. students in this
program.

Where do our
alumni work?

Discover where the journey can take you.

Find out more
Read more about our alumni.
ADMISSIONS
PROCESS
& FINANCIAL
AID
The IE University admissions Who you are
process is simple yet Students across
rigorous—and carried out all program areas
share common traits
entirely online. that we look out
for. We particularly
value dedicated and
talented individuals
who come from
While the particulars may change diverse backgrounds
depending on your chosen program, it and possess a global
always follows a similar format, which mindset.
you can discover below. With our Alongside your strong
rolling admissions process, there’s no interpersonal skills and
application deadline. But spaces are innovative outlook,
you thrive under an
limited so we recommend that you apply intensive academic
as soon as possible. workload, considering
it an opportunity to
share new experiences
and create unique
approaches to
problem-solving.
Before you embark on your personal

preliminary steps you need to take.

01 03
Online
Application Form Next, you will have to take
either the GMAT, GRE or
Complete the online
IEGAT. If you would like
application form and
to apply to a Finance
upload the documents
Program you must take
required by your program.
either the GMAT, GRE,
02 CFA Level 1 or CAIA Level
1. Note that this is a
Online mandatory requirement,
Assessment and the IEGAT will not be
accepted.
With the application
submitted and the fee
paid, you will receive a
link to answer three live
questions, two in video
format and one in written
format.

04 06
English Final Decision
Your entire application
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo will be evaluated by the
or Cambridge (C1 or C2) Admissions Committee
and you will receive an
necessary to demonstrate answer within 1–3 weeks.
your English level.

05
EXAM:
Personal
Interview
This online interview
will take place with an
A
associate director of the
B
admissions team.
C

This process may vary depending on the program. Be * Special admission requirements
sure to consult the Admissions area of your program of for Master in Finance candidates,
contact the admissions team for more
interest for more details on the admissions process. information.

Get started →
FINANCIAL
AID

Most of our students rely on a

combination of different types of
and scholarships is
fees and the overall costs associated
with program attendance. These
means typically include personal
making IE University resources, student loans, scholarships
and, at times, some form of family
support or tuition assistance from
employers.

journey, the good

news is that we have options and scholarship opportunities
available. Researching, understanding
your options and planning ahead is
options available to key. The FAO will provide you with all
the necessary guidance to make any
support you! scholarship or loan application process
as smooth as possible.

for more details or schedule an

appointment with our team.

Go to the Site →
celebrating and
rewarding outstanding
individuals and
providing scholarship
support to deserving
and promising
candidates who would
otherwise not be able
to attend IE University.

IE Scholarships
Thanks to the IE Foundation and
the generosity of our students,
alumni, parents, corporate partners
and other benefactors who support
our groundbreaking Financial Aid
program, we are able to maintain a
strong commitment to providing top-

candidates from around the world,

regardless of their economic situation.
Our wide portfolio of scholarships
allows us to guarantee diversity and
excellence through our needs-based
and merit-based scholarships.
Scholarships are awarded based on
economic need, merit, distinctive
competencies and/or academic and
professional excellence. The aim is
twofold: celebrating and rewarding
outstanding individuals and providing
scholarship support to deserving and
promising candidates who would
otherwise not be able to attend IE
University.
Check the IE Financial Aid website to discover the full
list of scholarships available and to learn more about the
application process.
Direct Awards
There is no formal application process
for the IE High Potential Award—
all applicants are automatically
considered. Awards are communicated
at the time of admission and
recipients are chosen based on the
information provided during the
admissions process: the strength of
their application, academic merit,
professional experience, the quality
of the interview, competitiveness,
life experiences and suitability to
the program and our school. These
awards are need-blind, and are
compatible with other IE Scholarships
should the candidate require further
support through a formal scholarship
application.
Loans Tuition Payment Options

Many of our students rely on loans While making an investment in higher

—either government and/or privately education is extremely worthwhile,
we understand it isn’t always easy. At
their studies at IE University. As we IE University, we allow students to pay
strive to provide our students with in interest-free installments, without
pre-approval requirements or credit
we are committed to securing checks.
agreements with both Spanish and
international institutions that offer The number of installments and
conditions depends on the program,
on favorable grounds. While there are please talk to your admissions advisor
many organizations that lend to IE for more information.
students—including those we have
an agreement with—it is critical that
you understand all fees and terms of
available loans to compare them and
determine which are best suited to
your particular needs.

Contact our dedicated team at loans@ie.edu

and may require planning several months before your

program starts.
ABOUT YOUR
UNIVERSITY
The IE University
ecosystem is designed
with the student in mind.
Rooted in a human-
centered approach to
entrepreneurship and
innovation, we offer an
extensive global network,
cutting-edge facilities
and top institutional
partnerships—empowering

their journey.
WHO WHO
WE ARE? WE ARE

we are Liquid Learners.

Liquid Learning
at IE University is the

educational vision,
transcending any single

to produce a holistic,
streamlined academic

Developed over 20 years, this model

blurs the lines between online and in-

highly interactive learning journey.

By breaking down traditional barriers

to education, Liquid Learning provides
access to the same world-class
education, regardless of location or
personal circumstances.
But what does this mean? Allow us to
explain. As Liquid Learners, we are:
 Leaders in
Business Education
students can attend
the same session IE University was founded by entrepreneurs
simultaneously with a vision to disrupt traditional models of
education to equip students with the skills
they need for the future.
To achieve this, the institution was
of our students have
humanities, technology & innovation,
online access to classes
sustainability and entrepreneurship.

Pioneers in
Disruptive Learning
classes streaming IE University transformed business
online simultaneously education by introducing disruptive
in HD teaching methodologies, ranging from
immersive classroom approaches and
technological innovation to close ties with
industry leaders.
Over the years, our broad spectrum of
online sessions disruptive learning innovations has helped
in total students from 140 different countries
unleash their true potential.

“The WOW Room allows

students to connect and
collaborate no matter

the only way they can join

is through their mobile
phone at the airport.”

Jolanta Golanowska
Director of Learning Innovation at IE
Diverse
Visionaries
Our cutting-edge methodologies
and global approach to education is
complemented by the diversity of our
“I'm able to
community.
study with
Students are in constant contact
with a variety of academic, ethnic all around the
and cultural backgrounds, which world and learn
challenges preconceived notions
and empowers them to think in new, cultures.
innovative ways.

Patricia
Master in Management
 Restless
Entrepreneurs
of our alumni have
started their own
businesses All our programs are taught from
an entrepreneurial perspective,
encouraging students to craft and
apply solutions in the real world—
whether in an intrapreneurial or
students trained entrepreneurial capacity.
in entrepreneurial
management Through startup accelerators and
networking opportunities, students
are able to fuel their ideas, fully
supported as they embark on their
entrepreneurial journey.
mentors working
alongside our students
 WHERE WE ARE
OUR EDUCATIONAL
“IE University
ECOSYSTEM
teaches you
to work and
cooperate
with people

backgrounds,
and to bring
out the best in
others.

Enjoy the right university

Segovia, Madrid and

Online.
Dionysios Stavrakas, Russia
Executive MBA
 Segovia Know more →

Declared a World Heritage Site

by UNESCO in 1985, Segovia is
famous for its cathedral, alcázar and
“In every corner aqueduct.

every step you One of the city’s most historic

take through its buildings, the Convent of Santa Cruz
streets, squares, la Real, is home to the IE University
and countryside, campus. This campus combines
rich history with state-of-the-art
classrooms.
and history.

Cheyenne Uribe
Switzerland. Dual Degree in Laws
and International Relations
Class of 2020
Madrid Know more →
Online

Our urban tech-based education hub Our online classrooms

enable us to provide
is located at the heart of one of the
Liquid Learning with
most exclusive neighborhoods of the
hybrid teaching
methodology.
to the Cuatro Torres—bringing an
Featuring synchronous
and asynchronous
garde architectural design to a lively learning, the online
business district.
campus puts the
student at the center
with dynamic learning
methodologies that
adapt to individual
circumstances.
The IE Tower in numbers
square meters set aside for
green spaces

undergraduate students on
campus

story tower with classrooms

and educational zones

classrooms and a large

number of workspaces and
chill-out zones

square meters
OUR ALUMNI IN NUMBERS

total alumni

countries

alumni events worldwide

Global Presence

alumni reunions Our extended IE community stretches

together to build a lasting community

around the world.

participants
international networking events, connecting
our alumni community, candidates,
companies and partner universities.

career sessions per year our global conferences

and social events

for alumni and opportunities
masterclasses and students for alumni and
workshops led by students
IE professors
Weekends
career orientation
interviews partnerships

Know more →
WHAT'S LIFE
LIKE AT
IE UNIVERSITY
“IE University
has provided me
with the right
network and
environment
to strengthen

potential as an
entrepreneur
happening at IE University.
and architect.

to sports games and

coding competitions,

Dana Nayef Alfayez

Alum. Master in Business for
Architecture & Design
 Venture Days
Event that connects
the entrepreneurial
community across all
continents.

cities around the globe

startups applied

Area 31 Venture Lab

Weekly Venture Launchpad for
Network event with startups under the
pitches given to guidance of industry
Venture Day in Madrid
investors. experts.

startups participate
Exclusive workspace for
each year
admitted teams

events every year

Know more →
EnlightED
Bringing together
the most innovative
startups in education,
innovation and
edtech.

South Summit IE Rockets

Brings together the most Residency program to
innovative startups regardless build your skills and
their industry, development brand in the higher
stage and country. education sector.

startups applied

CEO / Executives
participated in our
latest edition
raised from startups

raised by former startup

IE Clubs and Centers Women at IE University
in numbers...

We believe that campus life is just as

important as academic life. With more than
120 active student-led clubs on campus
and online, our students have access to
countless opportunities to engage with
a variety of topics and learn beyond the of our full-time faculty
classroom. are women

Club spotlights

IE Out & Allies Club

The IE Out & Allies Club endeavors to broaden of our students are
understanding and support for LGBTQI* populations women
worldwide. This student-led LGBTQI* club organizes
inclusive, year-round events, which range from
educational meetups to networking and cocktail
events to celebrate a break from school.
The club also proudly organizes the LGBT@Work, the
longest-running LGBTQI* work conference in Europe,
of the scholarships
and third-largest business school LGBTQI* conference
offered to master’s
in the world.
students are awarded
to women
Women at IE
At IE University, we strive to maintain and promote
gender equality both on and off campus. With over
2,000 members, the IE Women in Business Club was
created to reduce the obstacles facing women in
gaining top leadership positions.
We also work with multiple international women’s
organizations to provide talented and driven women was awarded to women
pursuing a master’s or
academic and professional goals. bachelor's degree in
Every year, we celebrate International Women’s Day 2019
with a week full of events addressing gender equality.

IE Clubs →
 annual face-to-face and
online events

speakers hosted on campus

attendees

in More IE student clubs:

Global Management Net Impact
The IE Center for Diversity in Global Management
AI & Big Data
harnesses the power of diversity to help organizations
TechIE
Created in September 2002, the Center is an invaluable IE Tech Lab
resource for the IE University community, engaging
IE Tech & Innovation
in training, applied research and awareness-raising
activities, alongside holding networking events to IE Smart Cities
foster international debate.

IE Africa Center aims to revolutionize the way the next IE Air & Space
generation of global executives understand African IE Fintech
innovation—past and present.
IE Coding
We understand that the intellectual and physical
contributions of Africa and its people are not only IE Women
central to the modern world as it exists today, but are in Business
crucial to building a better future. IE E-Commerce
IE EdTech
and more...
IE Centers →
 OU R STUDE NTS
I N N UM B E RS

international students

nationalities languages spoken

on campus on campus

male students students on campus

female students active clubs on campus

cultures, is great. I think I

learned as much outside as
inside the classroom.

Manon Germain
Alum. Master in Talent Development
& Human Resources
OUR RECOGNITION
& REPUTATION

Pioneers
in Online MBAs

ST Worldwide TH Best MBA

Distance Program
Online MBA for Entrepre-
neurship
QS 2022

RD Worldwide TH Worldwide
Online MBA Master in
Management
QS 2022

RD Worldwide TH Worldwide
Executive MBA Global MBA

The Economist WhichMBA 2020 QS 2022

WORLDWIDE
ACCREDITATIONS

“I believe it is critical to understand

work in a diverse environment, which is

Bin Ma
Assistant Professor, Human Resources
& Organizational Behavior