Overview

The Erasmus Mundus Master in Big Data Management and Analytics (BDMA) at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia stands out due to its exceptional academic reputation and collaborative partnerships with several prestigious institutions, including École Centrale Paris and Technische Universität Berlin. The programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted world of business intelligence, covering essential areas such as data warehousing, data mining, and business process management. The university is highly regarded for its innovative approach to education and research, boasting state-of-the-art facilities that support hands-on learning and foster creativity.

Careers with Big Data Management and Analytics

Graduates of the BDMA programme are well-positioned to enter a variety of roles within the data analytics field. Common career paths include:

Data Analyst/Data Scientist, focusing on user modelling and personalisation
CRM Specialist, enhancing customer relationship management
Big Data Decision-Making Systems Engineer, developing systems for data-driven decisions
Data Modelling Specialist, managing hybrid data flows across platforms
Cloud Computing Systems Administrator/Designer, overseeing distributed systems

The programme prepares students for high-demand positions across various sectors, reflecting the growing importance of data in decision-making processes within modern businesses.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Warehouses

Data Mining

Business Process Management

Database Systems Architecture

Advanced Databases

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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72

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Management Studies Data Science & Big Data Data Analytics View 23 other Masters in Data Analytics in Spain

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

hold an official undergraduate degree

A certified copy of your academic transcripts for the last two academic years.
A certified copy of the document that gives you access to university education in the educational system of origin.
A certified copy of your academic transcripts for the last two pre-university academic years (which must be legalized or backed by Apostille of the Hague)
Evidence that your studies are recognised as equivalent to Spanish Bachillerato or evidence of having applied for such homologation.
If the documents are in a language other than Spanish, then they must be translated.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

9000 EUR / year

≈ 9000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

4500 EUR / year

≈ 4500 EUR / year

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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