Overview

Why Big Data Analytics at Al Akhawayn University?

Al Akhawayn University is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and innovation. The institution ranks highly among universities in Morocco, offering a unique blend of a liberal arts education and professional training. Its partnerships with various industries and access to state-of-the-art facilities enhance the learning experience, equipping students with the necessary tools to thrive in a competitive job market. The university promotes a learning environment that fosters collaboration and critical thinking, essential for success in the field of Big Data Analytics.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

The tuition fees for the Master of Science in Big Data Analytics are structured as follows:

International Students: MAD 50,400 per semester
National Students: MAD 31,800 per semester

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Syllabus

The Master of Science in Big Data Analytics programme encompasses a diverse range of topics, ensuring a well-rounded education in the field. Key courses include:

Introduction to Big Data: Environment and Applications
Data Engineering and Visualisation for Web and Text Mining
Descriptive Statistics and Advanced Analysis Methods
Machine Learning Techniques
Big Data Pipeline Development

Students will engage in hands-on projects, applying their knowledge to real-world scenarios, thus gaining practical experience alongside theoretical learning.

Industry Demand

The demand for professionals skilled in Big Data Analytics is rapidly increasing across various sectors. As organisations strive to harness the power of data for informed decision-making, the need for qualified graduates in this field has never been more critical. With businesses and research institutions recognising the value of data-driven insights, graduates of this programme will find ample opportunities to contribute to significant advancements in their respective industries.

Careers with Big Data Analytics

Graduates of the Master of Science in Big Data Analytics can pursue a multitude of career paths. Potential roles include:

Big Data Engineer
Big Data Architect
Data Analyst
Digital Transformation Consultant
Project Manager

Alumni have successfully integrated into various sectors, leveraging their expertise to drive innovation and efficiency in data management. The programme prepares students not only to enter the workforce but also to lead initiatives that harness data for strategic advantage within organisations.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Advanced Database Systems and Data Warehousing

Inferential Statistics

Web and Text Mining

Data Mining and Machine Leaming

Computational Neural Networks and Deep Learning

Natural Language Processing for Big Data

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ifrane, Morocco

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data Data Analytics

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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

There are three basic requirements for acceptance to a graduate program:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent

Strong academic average in course work leading to the "Licence"; or, if graduating from a system using the US higher education model, a'B' average or better in the upper level (junior and senior level) work and in any graduate work already completed; or, other evidence of ability to succeed in graduate study

Adequate preparation for the proposed graduate program; and, acceptance by the appropriate Admissions

Committee Selected candidates may be invited for an interview with the admissions committee.

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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

100800 MAD / year

≈ 100800 MAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

63600 MAD / year

≈ 63600 MAD / year

Funding

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