The Master in Business Analytics & Big Data is the complete program that will future-proof your career, putting you front and center for the most in-demand jobs of tomorrow.

Master in Business Analytics and Data Science

duration11 | 17 months
languageEnglish
locationMadrid & International Destination
intakeFebruary | April | September
Mode of StudyFull-Time | Part-Time
FormatIn-person | Blended

MASTER IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS AND DATA SCIENCE

The Master in Business Analytics and Data Science molds future data scientists ready to help their companies become data-driven businesses by extracting relevant insights from data and using advanced analytics and the power of AI to drive decision-making processes. They are professionals who are capable of rethinking and rebuilding processes, products, and services by applying machine learning & AI to solve user problems.

It is delivered in two formats so you can choose the option that best fits your lifestyle:

  • Full-Time 11-months* (immersive year in Madrid and international destination).
  • Part-Time 17 months* (online with face-to-face periods in Madrid and an international destination).

*The 2024-2025 part-time intake starts on February 9th.

*The 2024-2025 full-time Spring intake starts on April 15th.

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The Most Complete Program: What Sets Us Apart

At IE School of Science and Technology, our master’s programs are designed to be truly transformative, blending academic excellence with unparalleled real-world opportunities. Here’s how we ensure a unique and impactful experience for our students:

  • Global Expertise, Diverse Perspectives

    Learn from an international faculty of industry leaders and top-tier academics who bring a wealth of real-world insights to the classroom.

  • Personalized Mentorship

    Benefit from a dedicated tech-industry mentor who guides you through your professional journey and connects you to valuable networks.  

  • Industry-Recognized Certifications

    Earn certifications valued by top employers, elevating your expertise and enhancing your competitive edge in the job market.

  • Challenge-Based Learning

    Participate in high-stakes Datathons and Hackathons, where you’ll solve complex challenges and showcase your skills under real pressure.  

  • Immersion Week

    Jumpstart your experience with an intensive immersion week that sharpens your skills, fosters collaboration, and sets the tone for your program.  

  • Professional Internships

    Gain invaluable hands-on experience through internships with leading companies, preparing you to hit the ground running post-graduation.  

  • Specializations and Focused Electives

    Tailor your studies with electives and concentrations that align with your goals, allowing you to deepen expertise in areas that matter most to you.  

  • International Exchange Opportunities

    Broaden your horizons with international exchanges, immersing yourself in new markets, cultures, and cutting-edge innovations.  

  • Sustainability-Focused Certification

    Earn a sustainability certification as part of your program, equipping you to drive meaningful impact in a responsible and sustainable way.  

  • Dedicated Career Services

    Work closely with our Careers Department, which offers personalized career support and helps connect you with global job opportunities.  

  • Capstone Projects

    Tackle real-world problems through capstone projects, applying your knowledge to practical solutions that leave a lasting impact.  

  • Venture Lab

    Bring your ideas to life in our Venture Lab, where you’ll receive mentorship, resources, and support to build and launch your own venture.

ONE PROGRAM, TWO FORMATS

  • 1. OUR IMMERSIVE FULL-TIME PROGRAM INCLUDES:

    • Engaging face-to-face classes
    • Group meetings and presentations
    • Hands-on simulations and in-person debates
    • Access to resources, such as the Venture Lab and the IE Library
    • Classes at our Madrid location in the fast-paced city center
    • To top it off, an immersion week in an international destination will bring you closer to your business future in action
  • 2. OUR FLEXIBLE PART-TIME PROGRAM INCLUDES:

    • A dynamic blend of virtual and on-site learning
    • 24 hour access to IE’s Online campus
    • Live sessions on Saturdays and interactive video conferences
    • Asynchronous online discussions every week from Monday to Thursday
    • Four weeks of in-person sessions delivered in the heart of Madrid, one week of face-to-face sessions in an international destination
    • Unlimited access to the latest research & online press

FULL-TIME PROGRAM - EXPLORE THE MASTER IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS AND DATA SCIENCE

Description
11 MONTHS
Program Information
    PERIODS
    Impact Projects
      Make the most of your program
      Core Period
      First Term
      Second Term
      Concentration Areas
      Smart Health
      Industry 4.0​
      Fintech​
      Advanced AI
      Retail & FMCG​
      Technology, Media & Entertainment (TME)
      Exchanges
      Internships
      Certifications
      Mentor Program
      International Experiences
      Entrepreneurial Initiatives
      A young man with a backpack walking through an indoor area, wearing a grey coat and a blue scarf.
      The rise of data is creating a landscape that’s overflowing with new challenges and opportunities across all sectors. With our Master in Business Analytics & Data Science, over 11 months, you’ll develop a holistic skill set across four key areas: Business Transformation, Data Science, Big Data Technologies and Professional Skills.


      You’ll gain real-world experience in data collection and analysis and work with a wide range of Artificial Intelligence techniques, such as Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Robotics. With the guidance and support of our expert faculty, you’ll also work with emerging tools and technologies to prepare you for a career in business analytics, and hone your professional skills to be able to make impactful business decisions down the line.

      Impact Projects

      The culmination of your learning experience will be an Impact Project. In essence, it is a final integrative exercise that will take place over the course of two months. You can select a Venture Lab Business Plan in the area of Data Science and Business Analytics or a Corporate Project with a firm.

      • Four women are walking and laughing together in an office corridor, each holding folders or notebooks.

        Corporate Project

        The Corporate Project is a consulting mini-project that addresses an organization’s real-world needs. The goal is for students to use the business skills they learned during the programme to make a genuine impact.With the help of a mentor, teams of students collaborate with a company, NGO, startup, or institution to solve a Data Science or Business Analytics challenge.
        During the Master Electives Period, the students will develop a proposal over the course of two months. The Corporate Project allows students to use their “toolkit” to help solve a real-world problem.The Corporate Project is a course offered as part of the Master in Business Analytics & Data Science programme, alternative to the Venture Project.

      • A diverse group of university students attentively listening in a classroom while a red-headed woman in the foreground uses a laptop.

        Venture Project

        The Venture Project trains and mentors teams to investigate, validate, and develop and MVP and a pilot, with the target to make it a ready-to-launch start-up venture, in Data Science and/or Business Analytics. It will be created through the Venture Lab.

        The ultimate goal of the Venture Lab is to finish the programme with an MVP and a fully operative pilot of a product/service in the field of Data Science and Business Analytics. The entire focus is on applying what is learned in the program, gathering enough data and creating an operative tool that will help to easily move from Pre-Launch to Launch activities.

        The primary objective of a Venture Project is to give teams the opportunity to initiate a ready-to-launch start-up project. This is accomplished through first-hand experience in the world of high impact entrepreneurship. The Venture Project is a course offered as part of the Master in Business Analytics & Data Science programme, alternative to the Corporate Project.

      Pre-Program

      This self-paced material is selected to introduce the basic concepts and tools you will need during the program. Most of what you will learn here will be repeated during the courses, but repetition is part of the learning process, mostly for students who do not have a technical background.

      LEARNING OBJECTIVES

      • Achieve a basic level on Quantitative Methods
      • Introduce the usage of Excel for business and analytics
      • Learn the basics of Python Programming
      • Understand how to use Linux
      • Obtain some introductory knowledge on SQL
      • Begin using Git Hub
      • Prepare for your career in this world

      Subjects:

      • This multimedia self-assessment tool has been designed to allow you to prepare yourself and achieve the basic quantitative concepts necessary for a successful beginning in the MBDS Program.

      • This course is a practical approach to Excel as tool to solve business problems. This course will help you understand the basic ways to work with Excel for Business. A final test will be included to check your understanding of this basic introduction and their level of Excel.

      • Students in this course will be introduced to learning the powerful and accessible language of Python, widely used in the data science community. Python, known for its ease of use, will be one of the main languages that students will be using in this program. It is supported by specialized packages like NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, and Scikit-learn, making it versatile for scientific computing, data manipulation, graphics, and machine learning.

      • Linux is the most important operating system for us, as all the Big Data technologies runs under Linux. It is very similar to others operating systems such as Windows and MacOS. Having knowledge of the most basic commands of Linux will be really helpful when students deal with some of the courses, for example when interacting with Hadoop through command.

      • SQL is the language of the data, widely used in every company and one of the most used tools to do Analytics. During the master you will learn, starting from scratch, the SQL you need to know but the following online course will give you a very good introduction to this subject that will help you a lot during your Master.

      • Git Hub is an online hosting service that became the standard in many areas regarding software development, content repository and version controlling. Many open-source software projects are hosted and developed there.

      • Every year we identify the need of assisting students from different backgrounds in mastering basic concepts that are essential for their Professional Development. This course will introduce students into the essential components of a job application package, while guiding them through the interview process. Making interviews in a tech environment is not easy, so the sooner we understand the steps to take and the skills to develop, the more probably we will succeed in an interview process.

      Foundations Week

      This week, preceding the Opening is mandatory for all students and it marks a crucial stage in building the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for the program ahead.

      • People using laptops while sitting on the grass in a busy outdoor city area.
      • Academic Journey | IE University

      Tech is now a vital part of business, and the core period gives you the necessary foundations to adapt to a digital world. The core courses are covered in all three stages of your journey and are completely integrated and complementary to offer a profound understanding of the fundamentals of the program. 

      During periods 1 and 2, you’ll develop comprehensive knowledge of the complex tools that will be vital and necessary for the rest of your program. With courses such as Python and Data Analysis and Digital Analytics, you will learn ever-evolving concepts with the technical and soft skills necessary to launch your professional career.


      • Part one will introduce you to some of the essential machine learning algorithms commonly used for data science applications and predictive analytics. Specifically, you will review cluster, association and regression analysis (standard linear and logit).

      • This course provides you with a working methodology and strong knowledge base for using statistical and mathematical tools in data analysis.

      • This course introduces you to the rest of the program and gives you a “big picture” perspective on Big Data & Data Science. Find out how it’s going to transform the world and discover the work of data scientists—recently proclaimed by Harvard Business Review as “the sexiest job of the 21st century.


      • By the end of this course, you will have a firm grasp of big data enterprise architectures based on the Hadoop framework and its ecosystem, which is used by many modern companies.

        This course will cover aspects of both architecture and application design and operation. The subject is grounded in learning about NoSQL technologies, which you will come to understand better as you gain experience with databases. You will begin with the modular composition of Spark, to be explored further with both practical activities and theoretical knowledge. You will later build on this knowledge as we explore the difference between SQL-based models and other non-relational databases, such as document-based or key/value-based databases.

        Students will also study how cutting-edge companies are adopting trends due to evolution from big data and Cloud technologies.

      • The course introduces business intelligence and data warehousing: the first steps to transform a company into a data-driven organization.

        In this course, you will learn about the logical and physical design of a database. You will also learn how to use SQL (Structured Query Language) to create tables that store business information and how to populate, manipulate and query that information using SQL.

      • This course offers you a general overview of the Python programming language, coupled with specific uses for machine learning.

        Python is a clear and powerful programming language comparable to Perl, Ruby, Scheme, or Java. Specific packages make Python usable for data analysis, including NumPy and SciPy scientific computing applications, or pandas for data manipulation. With Matplotlib, you’ll learn how to produce and animate graphics, and use Scikit-learn to dive into machine learning and predictive data analysis.

      • This course will provide you with a working methodology and strong knowledge base to use forecasting models and econometrics techniques in business and economics. You will also learn to identify and effectively use one of the most well-known families of forecasting linear models.


      • By the end of this course, you will have a firm grasp of big data enterprise architectures based on the Hadoop framework and its ecosystem, which is used by many modern companies.

        This course will cover aspects of both architecture and application design and operation. The subject is grounded in learning about NoSQL technologies, which you will come to understand better as you gain experience with databases. You will begin with the modular composition of Spark, to be explored further with both practical activities and theoretical knowledge. You will later build on this knowledge as we explore the difference between SQL-based models and other non-relational databases, such as document-based or key/value-based databases.

        Students will also study how cutting-edge companies are adopting trends due to evolution from big data and Cloud technologies.

      • This course provides an overview of the analytical techniques widely used today for marketing. It also focuses on the marketing and analytics ecosystem that companies use. This course will familiarize you with real issues by studying distinct real-life situations, working together to find solutions. This course will build your intuition, allowing you to develop your knowledge to collect, analyze and activate data for marketing, with a particular focus on digital marketing.

      • Machine learning is the science of giving computers the ability to learn without being explicitly programmed. With strong connections to computational learning theory (Artificial Intelligence) and statistics, machine learning studies the use of mathematical models that can learn from, and make predictions on, data. As a result, machine learning algorithms are able to make predictions or decisions about future data without the need to reprogram.

      • This course offers you a general overview of the Python programming language, coupled with specific uses for machine learning.


      • This course will uncover the objectives, methodologies, tools and principles of effective data visuals. You will gain a deep understanding of the broad spectrum of data visualization applications and present data in a hands-on manner.

        This will be coupled with learning the key principles of data visualization to help develop a critical mindset.

      The elective period also offers you the opportunity to sharpen your career focus, allowing you to use electives to customize and complement your program’s core courses and pave the way to your dream job.

      Choose electives in line with your concentration area of interest, or dive deeper into topics that best fit your career objectives. While it is not mandatory to select a concentration, doing so will give you a better understanding of market focus and your specific areas of interest within the industry.

      Only one concentration can be obtained:

      • Smart health

      • Industry 4.0

      • Fintech

      • Advanced AI

      • Retail & FMCG

      • TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT (TME)

      Smart Health - Concentation

      The modern healthcare industry requires knowledgeable and effective decision-makers with robust problem-solving and analytical skills. The Healthcare concentration provides the tools needed to transform data into usable and reliable information.

      • During this course, you will come to understand the role of data science in health and its application in current and future healthcare scenarios. You will focus on many different topics including technology, analytics, decision-making and business (from a beginner perspective) in a rich data context. Over eight sessions, you will explore theoretical and practical scenarios from several stakeholder perspectives, such as patient, healthcare provider, entrepreneur and data scientist.

      • This course aims to uncover the main theoretical and practical principles, techniques, models, and metrics for analyzing social networks. You will learn the key concepts of Social Network Analysis (SNA), some existing algorithms for node and link ranking, and how to apply them to real-world problems, such as influencer detection. You will apply techniques for analyzing information diffusion in social networks and community detection.

      • Industry 4.0 is considered the last industrial revolution in history—and in this course, you’ll learn why. Over ten sessions, you will discover the fundamentals of Industry 4.0. This includes visiting the main use cases and typical Industry 4.0 scenarios that you may encounter in real life. You will also learn to analyze and understand how industrial data brings new capabilities to lead this emergent industry paradigm.

      • It is well-known that analytics relies on quality data. Therefore, the first step towards successful analytics is to understand, manage and protect existing company data. Data governance allows companies to understand what data they have, document it for effective and appropriate use, understand the quality of the data, and establish business rules for the data.


      • This course allows you to discover what deep learning means, and understand why it has changed the cutting-edge of machine learning including tasks such as speech recognition, computer vision or image recognition. In this course, you can expect to:

        • Consolidate machine learning fundamentals (i.e. definition, concept, ingredients and applications).
        • Learn about artificial neural networks and what they share with the human brain.
        • Learn about the different types of artificial neural networks and how they are applied for machine learning.
      • This course acts as an introduction to Natural Language Processing (NLP). It focuses on practical solutions with the resources available and their applicability to IT products. You will also cover the main techniques used for parsing and extracting meaning from English texts, which several representative projects use. Finally, you will explore the combination of NLP and big data, discovering how technologies such as translation and marketing analysis can benefit from NLP.

      • Reinforcement Learning (RL) is an area of machine learning that covers systems with complete agents interacting with stochastic environments. This means allowing computers to determine the best actions to achieve a goal in a dynamic environment. You will study the past, present and future of reinforcement learning.

      • In this course, students will learn how to automate processes using technologies to build, deploy and manage software and/or robots, while interacting with digital systems and software.

      • This subject is focused on techniques relating to the fields of data science and process management to support operational process analysis through event logs. The goal of process mining is to turn event data into insights and actions.

      • This subject focuses on the fundamentals of developing metaverse, VR and AR experiences for the next generation of technologies. Dive deep into the basic elements, their architectures and the main devices for virtual and augmented reality systems.

      • This course is an introduction to the implementation of computer vision systems, including image processing and camera calibration, detection and reconstruction.

      • This course provides students with a basic understanding of pricing and revenue optimization. Learn how to use analytical techniques to set prices in VUCA environments, model pricing decision processes, and produce reports visualizing insights to create value for different stakeholders.

      • In this subject, students will understand what it takes to rationalize a vision into a product; how to use different cutting-edge tools to make it; and how to become a product owner within any organization.

      • This subject helps students acquire a data-driven approach to managing people by exploring the state-of-the-art analytical techniques used to recruit, evaluate performance, hire and promote, and design jobs or compensation. Master the art of making data-based decisions on talent selection and development.

      Industry 4.0​ - Concentration

      This concentration will deep dive into manufacturing technologies, the Internet of Things, and other aspects related to the creation of the smart factory. Understand how to increase productivity, create optimum performance levels in the workplace, and forecast the behavior of the market, the customer, or the supply chain.

      This concentration is designed for future data scientists and analysts who will work in the development of the industry of the future.​

      • Industry 4.0 is considered the last industrial revolution in history—and in this course, you’ll learn why. Over ten sessions, you will discover the fundamentals of Industry 4.0. This includes visiting the main use cases and typical Industry 4.0 scenarios that you may encounter in real life. You will also learn to analyze and understand how industrial data brings new capabilities to lead this emergent industry paradigm.

      • In this course, students will learn how to automate processes using technologies to build, deploy and manage software and/or robots, while interacting with digital systems and software.

      • This course allows you to discover what deep learning means, and understand why it has changed the cutting-edge of machine learning including tasks such as speech recognition, computer vision or image recognition. In this course, you can expect to:

        • Consolidate machine learning fundamentals (i.e. definition, concept, ingredients and applications).
        • Learn about artificial neural networks and what they share with the human brain.
        • Learn about the different types of artificial neural networks and how they are applied for machine learning.
      • This course acts as an introduction to Natural Language Processing (NLP). It focuses on practical solutions with the resources available and their applicability to IT products. You will also cover the main techniques used for parsing and extracting meaning from English texts, which several representative projects use. Finally, you will explore the combination of NLP and big data, discovering how technologies such as translation and marketing analysis can benefit from NLP.

      • Reinforcement Learning (RL) is an area of machine learning that covers systems with complete agents interacting with stochastic environments. This means allowing computers to determine the best actions to achieve a goal in a dynamic environment. You will study the past, present and future of reinforcement learning.

      • This subject is focused on techniques relating to the fields of data science and process management to support operational process analysis through event logs. The goal of process mining is to turn event data into insights and actions.

      • This subject focuses on the fundamentals of developing metaverse, VR and AR experiences for the next generation of technologies. Dive deep into the basic elements, their architectures and the main devices for virtual and augmented reality systems.

      • This course is an introduction to the implementation of computer vision systems, including image processing and camera calibration, detection and reconstruction.

      • This course is perfectly suited for students willing to learn the technological challenges linked to decentralization by exploring the fundamentals and applications of blockchain technology, distributed ledgers, smart contracts, cryptocurrencies and Decentralized Finances.

      • This course provides students with a basic understanding of pricing and revenue optimization. Learn how to use analytical techniques to set prices in VUCA environments, model pricing decision processes, and produce reports visualizing insights to create value for different stakeholders.

      • In this subject, students will understand what it takes to rationalize a vision into a product; how to use different cutting-edge tools to make it; and how to become a product owner within any organization.

      • This subject helps students acquire a data-driven approach to managing people by exploring the state-of-the-art analytical techniques used to recruit, evaluate performance, hire and promote, and design jobs or compensation. Master the art of making data-based decisions on talent selection and development.

      Fintech - Concentration

      From core principles of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, to algorithmic trading or pricing; this concentration can help students enter fields such as financial services and prepare them for various corporate finance roles.

      • During ten sessions, you will gain an in-depth perspective on the most impactful analytics use cases for the financial services industry. You will leverage R as the base tool to explore the machine learning methods underlying the use cases. However, the focus of the course lies in understanding and solving problems in the day-to-day life of a senior financial industry manager, rather than in-depth study of machine learning algorithms.

        • You will participate in forward-thinking discussions on exploiting big data to improve industry fundamentals and sustain its current core competitive advantages.
        • You will also explore your curiosity by developing new use cases to reshape an industry under siege of digital new entrants.
        • You will delve into the development of analytical models by leveraging real-life bank data.


      • This course is perfectly suited for students willing to learn the technological challenges linked to decentralization by exploring the fundamentals and applications of blockchain technology, distributed ledgers, smart contracts, cryptocurrencies and Decentralized Finances.

      • Risk & Fraud Analytics is an advanced analytics course that uses Python to apply various machine learning algorithms to four real-life data applications in the Finance and Banking industry. Following the hands-on approach of IE Business School, this course uses case studies to facilitate applied understanding and encourage class participation.


      • It is well-known that analytics relies on quality data. Therefore, the first step towards successful analytics is to understand, manage and protect existing company data. Data governance allows companies to understand what data they have, document it for effective and appropriate use, understand the quality of the data, and establish business rules for the data.

      • This course will allow you to describe MLOPS standard practices and design a framework for the development, deployment and monitoring of machine learning models that comply with industry standards. You will also study the basics of the ML flow tool for tracking, registering and deploying models.

      • This course allows you to discover what deep learning means, and understand why it has changed the cutting-edge of machine learning including tasks such as speech recognition, computer vision or image recognition. In this course, you can expect to:

        • Consolidate machine learning fundamentals (i.e. definition, concept, ingredients and applications).
        • Learn about artificial neural networks and what they share with the human brain.
        • Learn about the different types of artificial neural networks and how they are applied for machine learning.
      • This course acts as an introduction to Natural Language Processing (NLP). It focuses on practical solutions with the resources available and their applicability to IT products. You will also cover the main techniques used for parsing and extracting meaning from English texts, which several representative projects use. Finally, you will explore the combination of NLP and big data, discovering how technologies such as translation and marketing analysis can benefit from NLP.


      • Reinforcement Learning (RL) is an area of machine learning that covers systems with complete agents interacting with stochastic environments. This means allowing computers to determine the best actions to achieve a goal in a dynamic environment. You will study the past, present and future of reinforcement learning.

      • This subject is focused on techniques relating to the fields of data science and process management to support operational process analysis through event logs. The goal of process mining is to turn event data into insights and actions.

      • This course will introduce students to basic concepts of algorithmic trading, with the focus on programming robust and automated trading strategies. Gain firsthand knowledge in everything from connecting scripts with an online trading brokerage—including the placement and query of stock orders—up to using basic Machine Learning in the process.

      • This course provides students with a basic understanding of pricing and revenue optimization. Learn how to use analytical techniques to set prices in VUCA environments, model pricing decision processes, and produce reports visualizing insights to create value for different stakeholders.

      • In this subject, students will understand what it takes to rationalize a vision into a product; how to use different cutting-edge tools to make it; and how to become a product owner within any organization.

      • This subject helps students acquire a data-driven approach to managing people by exploring the state-of-the-art analytical techniques used to recruit, evaluate performance, hire and promote, and design jobs or compensation. Master the art of making data-based decisions on talent selection and development.

      Advanced AI - Concentration

      This concentration will focus on developing advanced artificial intelligence solutions for businesses. Master the fundamentals of building organizations fit for today’s data economy, and gain deeper understanding in a wide array of critical topics in AI, including the creation of images from textual descriptions, Natural Language Processing, Reinforcement, cutting-edge Machine Learning or conversational user interfaces, and more.

      • This course allows you to discover what deep learning means, and understand why it has changed the cutting-edge of machine learning including tasks such as speech recognition, computer vision or image recognition. In this course, you can expect to:

        • Consolidate machine learning fundamentals (i.e. definition, concept, ingredients and applications).
        • Learn about artificial neural networks and what they share with the human brain.
        • Learn about the different types of artificial neural networks and how they are applied for machine learning.
      • This course acts as an introduction to Natural Language Processing (NLP). It focuses on practical solutions with the resources available and their applicability to IT products. You will also cover the main techniques used for parsing and extracting meaning from English texts, which several representative projects use. Finally, you will explore the combination of NLP and big data, discovering how technologies such as translation and marketing analysis can benefit from NLP.

      • It is well-known that analytics relies on quality data. Therefore, the first step towards successful analytics is to understand, manage and protect existing company data. Data governance allows companies to understand what data they have, document it for effective and appropriate use, understand the quality of the data, and establish business rules for the data.

      • This course will allow you to describe MLOPS standard practices and design a framework for the development, deployment and monitoring of machine learning models that comply with industry standards. You will also study the basics of the ML flow tool for tracking, registering and deploying models.

      • This course aims to uncover the main theoretical and practical principles, techniques, models, and metrics for analyzing social networks. You will learn the key concepts of Social Network Analysis (SNA), some existing algorithms for node and link ranking, and how to apply them to real-world problems, such as influencer detection. You will apply techniques for analyzing information diffusion in social networks and community detection.

      • Reinforcement Learning (RL) is an area of machine learning that covers systems with complete agents interacting with stochastic environments. This means allowing computers to determine the best actions to achieve a goal in a dynamic environment. You will study the past, present and future of reinforcement learning.

      • This subject is focused on techniques relating to the fields of data science and process management to support operational process analysis through event logs. The goal of process mining is to turn event data into insights and actions.

      • This course is an introduction to the implementation of computer vision systems, including image processing and camera calibration, detection and reconstruction. 

      • This course is perfectly suited for students willing to learn the technological challenges linked to decentralization by exploring the fundamentals and applications of blockchain technology, distributed ledgers, smart contracts, cryptocurrencies and Decentralized Finances.

      • This subject helps students acquire a data-driven approach to managing people by exploring the state-of-the-art analytical techniques used to recruit, evaluate performance, hire and promote, and design jobs or compensation. Master the art of making data-based decisions on talent selection and development.

      Retail & FMCG - Concentration

      The world of Data Science and Analytics offers multiple opportunities for traditional retailers and FMCG companies—gain the skills necessary to transform your organization.

      • This course will enable you to identify, frame and develop analytics opportunities in the retail and consumer goods sector. As a result, you will be able to successfully apply your knowledge to real-life business situations in your career.

      • This course provides students with a basic understanding on pricing and revenue optimization, learning how to use analytical techniques to set prices in VUCA environments, how to model pricing decision processes and how to produce reports visualizing insights to create value to the different stakeholders.

      • Risk & Fraud Analytics is an advanced analytics course that uses Python to apply various machine learning algorithms to four real-life data applications in the Finance and Banking industry. Following the hands-on approach of IE University, this course uses case studies to facilitate applied understanding and encourage class participation.

      • Industry 4.0 is considered the last industrial revolution in history—and in this course, you’ll learn why. Over ten sessions, you will discover the fundamentals of Industry 4.0. This includes visiting the main use cases and typical Industry 4.0 scenarios that you may encounter in real life. You will also learn to analyze and understand how industrial data brings new capabilities to lead this emergent industry paradigm.

      • It is well-known that analytics relies on quality data. Therefore, the first step towards successful analytics is to understand, manage and protect existing company data. Data governance allows companies to understand what data they have, document it for effective and appropriate use, understand the quality of the data, and establish business rules for the data.

      • This course allows you to discover what deep learning means, and understand why it has changed the cutting-edge of machine learning including tasks such as speech recognition, computer vision or image recognition. In this course, you can expect to:

        • Consolidate machine learning fundamentals (i.e. definition, concept, ingredients and applications).
        • Learn about artificial neural networks and what they share with the human brain.
        • Learn about the different types of artificial neural networks and how they are applied for machine learning.
      • This course acts as an introduction to Natural Language Processing (NLP). It focuses on practical solutions with the resources available and their applicability to IT products. You will also cover the main techniques used for parsing and extracting meaning from English texts, which several representative projects use. Finally, you will explore the combination of NLP and big data, discovering how technologies such as translation and marketing analysis can benefit from NLP.


      • This course aims to uncover the main theoretical and practical principles, techniques, models, and metrics for analyzing social networks. You will learn the key concepts of Social Network Analysis (SNA), some existing algorithms for node and link ranking, and how to apply them to real-world problems, such as influencer detection. You will apply techniques for analyzing information diffusion in social networks and community detection.

      • Reinforcement Learning (RL) is an area of machine learning that covers systems with complete agents interacting with stochastic environments. This means allowing computers to determine the best actions to achieve a goal in a dynamic environment. You will study the past, present and future of reinforcement learning.

      • This subject is focused on techniques relating to the fields of data science and process management to support operational process analysis through event logs. The goal of process mining is to turn event data into insights and actions.

      • This subject focuses on the fundamentals of developing metaverse, VR and AR experiences for the next generation of technologies. Dive deep into the basic elements, their architectures and the main devices for virtual and augmented reality systems.

      • This course is an introduction to the implementation of computer vision systems, including image processing and camera calibration, detection and reconstruction.

      • This course provides students with a basic understanding of pricing and revenue optimization. Learn how to use analytical techniques to set prices in VUCA environments, model pricing decision processes, and produce reports visualizing insights to create value for different stakeholders.

      • In this subject, students will understand what it takes to rationalize a vision into a product; how to use different cutting-edge tools to make it; and how to become a product owner within any organization.

      • This subject helps students acquire a data-driven approach to managing people by exploring the state-of-the-art analytical techniques used to recruit, evaluate performance, hire and promote, and design jobs or compensation. Master the art of making data-based decisions on talent selection and development.

      Technology, media & Entertainment - Concentration

      This concentration will provide students with in-depth knowledge about the technology ecosystem, new media, and emerging technologies.

      • Over ten sessions, you will sharpen your skills as a “business translator” by linking analytical talent and practical solutions to business questions in the telecom and utilities industry. So, why is this useful? In addition to being data-savvy, business translators need to have deep organizational knowledge and functional expertise to ask the data science team the right questions, deriving the right insights from their findings. While it is possible to outsource analytics activities, a business translator should have proprietary knowledge and be deeply involved in the organization.

      • It is well-known that analytics relies on quality data. Therefore, the first step towards successful analytics is to understand, manage and protect existing company data. Data governance allows companies to understand what data they have, document it for effective and appropriate use, understand the quality of the data, and establish business rules for the data.

      • This course allows you to discover what deep learning means, and understand why it has changed the cutting-edge of machine learning including tasks such as speech recognition, computer vision or image recognition. In this course, you can expect to:

        • Consolidate machine learning fundamentals (i.e. definition, concept, ingredients and applications).
        • Learn about artificial neural networks and what they share with the human brain.
        • Learn about the different types of artificial neural networks and how they are applied for machine learning.
      • This course acts as an introduction to Natural Language Processing (NLP). It focuses on practical solutions with the resources available and their applicability to IT products. You will also cover the main techniques used for parsing and extracting meaning from English texts, which several representative projects use. Finally, you will explore the combination of NLP and big data, discovering how technologies such as translation and marketing analysis can benefit from NLP.

      • This course aims to uncover the main theoretical and practical principles, techniques, models, and metrics for analyzing social networks. You will learn the key concepts of Social Network Analysis (SNA), some existing algorithms for node and link ranking, and how to apply them to real-world problems, such as influencer detection. You will apply techniques for analyzing information diffusion in social networks and community detection.

      • Reinforcement Learning (RL) is an area of machine learning that covers systems with complete agents interacting with stochastic environments. This means allowing computers to determine the best actions to achieve a goal in a dynamic environment. You will study the past, present and future of reinforcement learning.

      • In this course, students will learn how to automate processes using technologies to build, deploy and manage software and/or robots, while interacting with digital systems and software.

      • This subject is focused on techniques relating to the fields of data science and process management to support operational process analysis through event logs. The goal of process mining is to turn event data into insights and actions.

      • This subject focuses on the fundamentals of developing metaverse, VR and AR experiences for the next generation of technologies. Dive deep into the basic elements, their architectures and the main devices for virtual and augmented reality systems.

      • This course is perfectly suited for students willing to learn the technological challenges linked to decentralization by exploring the fundamentals and applications of blockchain technology, distributed ledgers, smart contracts, cryptocurrencies and Decentralized Finances.

      • This course provides students with a basic understanding of pricing and revenue optimization. Learn how to use analytical techniques to set prices in VUCA environments, model pricing decision processes, and produce reports visualizing insights to create value for different stakeholders.

      • In this subject, students will understand what it takes to rationalize a vision into a product; how to use different cutting-edge tools to make it; and how to become a product owner within any organization.

      • This subject helps students acquire a data-driven approach to managing people by exploring the state-of-the-art analytical techniques used to recruit, evaluate performance, hire and promote, and design jobs or compensation. Master the art of making data-based decisions on talent selection and development.

      Exchanges

      Broaden your perspective by spending your Elective Period in term 3 on an International Exchange at one of our world-class partner universities. Over the course of the exchange, Master in Business Analytics and Data Science students will add depth to their academic knowledge, expand their international experience, and widen their professional network. While schools available for exchange vary according to the timing of the Electives Period, the MBDs offers exchange agreements with:

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      Internships

      During the Elective Period, you can apply to do an internship. This option has been created for those who wish to gain specific, real-world experience that will support their career change to another industry, sector, region and/or role. 

      There are two ways you may apply to an internship:

      • The IE School of Science and Technology has a panel of partner companies you can apply to intern with. This companies are very diverse and could also include international internships.
      • Alternatively, you can find an internship by other means, in which case your course coordinator would need to approve it based on the conditions and eligibility criteria.
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      Certifications

      The Master's in Business Analytics and Data Science program offers a variety of professional certifications to enhance your technical expertise and enrich your practical skills. IE School of Science & Technology became in 2022 Official Center for:

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      • Paloalto
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      Sustainabiility Certificate

      In today’s world, organizations are placing sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns at the heart of their businesses.
      At IE, we offer an optional certificate to help you learn how to tackle these challenges and adopt a sustainability mindset.


      With the IE Certificate on Foundations of Sustainability, you’ll get prepared to tackle the social, economic and environmental challenges of today’s world in any organization.
      This certificate can be completed alongside your core studies. In order to earn the certificate, students must obtain ten relevant credits.


      Students may obtain these credits through eligible courses, electives, and extracurricular activities such as participation in certain student clubs
      Some of the aforementioned may already be included in your program, while others will need to be added. Additionally, there’s one mandatory component, the Online Learning Journey.


      Maximum flexibility has been assured, providing several ways to earn the required number of credits.
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      Mentorship program

      The Tech Mentorship Program is an initiative designed to establish a personal and professional relationship of learning and trust between a mentor and a mentee.
      The program focuses on personalized growth, expanding professional networks, and enhancing technical and professional skills.

      International Experiences

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      PART TIME PROGRAM - EXPLORE THE MASTER IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS & DATA SCIENCE

      Description
      17 MONTHS
      Program Information
        PERIODS
        Impact Projects
          Make the most of your program
          Core Period
          First Term
          Second Term
          The Elective period
          Smart Health
          Industry 4.0​
          Fintech​
          Advanced AI
          Retail & FMCG​
          Technology, Media & Entertainment (TME)
          EXCHANGES
          Internships
          Certifications
          Mentor Program
          International Experiences
          Entrepreneurial initiatives
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          The rise of data is creating a landscape that’s overflowing with new challenges and opportunities across all sectors. With our Master in Business Analytics & Data Science Part-Time, over 17 months, you’ll develop a holistic skill set across four key areas: Business Transformation, Data Science, Big Data Technologies and Professional Skills.

           

          You’ll gain real-world experience in data collection, data transformation, and data analytics, working with a wide range of tools in visualization, machine learning, deep learning, and artificial intelligence. With the guidance and support of our expert faculty, you’ll also work with emerging tools and technologies to prepare for a career in business analytics, and refine your professional skills to make impactful business decisions in the future.


          Impact Projects

          The culmination of your learning experience will be an Impact Project. In essence, it is a final integrative exercise that will take place over the course of two months. You can select a Venture Lab Business Plan in the area of Data Science and Business Analytics or a Corporate Project with a firm.

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            Corporate Project

            The Corporate Project is a consulting mini-project that addresses an organization’s real-world needs. The goal is for students to use the business skills they learned during the programme to make a genuine impact.With the help of a mentor, teams of students collaborate with a company, NGO, startup, or institution to solve a Big Data or Business Analytics challenge.

            During the Master Electives Period, the students will develop a proposal over the course of two months. The Corporate Project allows students to use their “toolkit” to help solve a real-world problem.The Corporate Project is a course offered as part of the Master in Business Analytics & Data Science programme, alternative to the Venture Project.

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            Venture Project

            The Venture Project trains and mentors teams to investigate, validate, and develop and MVP and a pilot, with the target to make it a ready-to-launch start-up venture, in Big Data and/or Business Analytics. It will be created through the Venture Lab.

            The ultimate goal of the Venture Lab is to finish the programme with an MVP and a fully operative pilot of a product/service in the field of Big Data and Business Analytics. The entire focus is on applying what is learned in the program, gathering enough data and creating an operative tool that will help to easily move from Pre-Launch to Launch activities.

            The primary objective of a Venture Project is to give teams the opportunity to initiate a ready-to-launch start-up project. This is accomplished through first-hand experience in the world of high impact entrepreneurship. The Venture Project is a course offered as part of the Master in Business Analytics & Data Science programme, alternative to the Corporate Project.

          Pre-Program

          The Master in Business Analytics & Data Science Part-Time kicks off with a number of pre-programs to ensure you’re fully prepared for what’s to come. You’ll get up to speed on the technical knowledge and abilities to allow you to make the most of the program, including quantitative methods, Python, SQL functions and Linux commands. The pre-programs aim to help you start the program at the same level as your peers, enhancing class discussions and team projects.

          Subjects:

          • The Quantitative Methods Pre-Program is designed to give you the basic knowledge needed for the Master in Business Analytics & Data Science Part-Time. The fundamentals of this research strategy emphasize objective measurement and statistical or mathematical analysis of data. Using quantitative methods, you will learn to collect data through questionnaires or surveys in order to determine relationships between variables within a given population.

          • Python is a clear and powerful programming language comparable to Perl, Ruby, Scheme, or Java. Specific packages make Python usable for data analysis, including NumPy and SciPy scientific computing applications, or pandas for data manipulation. With Matplotlib, you’ll learn how to produce and animate graphics, and use Scikit-learn to dive into machine learning and predictive data analysis.

          • Linux is a vital operating system that all big data technologies run under. It’s similar to other operating systems like Windows and macOS, so even students with zero Linux experience will quickly get the hang of its capabilities. Knowledge of the most basic Linux commands provides an important basis for later elements of the program, such as interacting with the Hadoop software library through command.

          • SQL is the language of data, widely used by companies and one of the most-used tools in analytics. During the Master’s in Business Analytics & Data Science, you will learn the SQL functions from scratch, as well as the essential skills for managing data in a relational database management system. The SQL Pre-Program provides a necessary head start to reach advanced SQL proficiency later in the program.

          Tech is now a vital part of business, and the core period gives you the necessary foundations to adapt to a digital world. The core courses are covered in all three stages of your journey and are completely integrated and complementary to offer a profound understanding of the fundamentals of the program. 

          During periods 1 and 2, you’ll develop comprehensive knowledge of the complex tools that will be vital and necessary for the rest of your program. With courses such as Python and Data Analysis and Digital Analytics, you will learn ever-evolving concepts with the technical and soft skills necessary to launch your professional career.


          • This course is the first of three machine learning courses. Part one will introduce you to some of the essential machine learning algorithms commonly used for data science applications and predictive analytics. Specifically, you will review cluster, association and regression analysis (standard linear and logit).

          • This course provides you with a working methodology and strong knowledge base for using statistical and mathematical tools in data analysis.

          • This course introduces you to the rest of the program and gives you a “big picture” perspective on Big Data & Analytics. Find out how it’s going to transform the world and discover the work of data scientists—recently proclaimed by Harvard Business Review as “the sexiest job of the 21st century.”


          • By the end of this course, you will have a firm grasp of big data enterprise architectures based on the Hadoop framework and its ecosystem, which is used by many modern companies.

            This course will cover aspects of both architecture and application design and operation. The subject is grounded in learning about NoSQL technologies, which you will come to understand better as you gain experience with databases. You will begin with the modular composition of Spark, to be explored further with both practical activities and theoretical knowledge. You will later build on this knowledge as we explore the difference between SQL-based models and other non-relational databases, such as document-based or key/value-based databases.

            Students will also study how cutting-edge companies are adopting trends due to evolution from big data and Cloud technologies.

          • The course introduces business intelligence and data warehousing: the first steps to transform a company into a data-driven organization. In this course, you will learn about the logical and physical design of a database. You will also learn how to use SQL (Structured Query Language) to create tables that store business information and how to populate, manipulate and query that information using SQL.

          • This course offers you a general overview of the Python programming language, coupled with specific uses for machine learning.

            Python is a clear and powerful programming language comparable to Perl, Ruby, Scheme, or Java. Specific packages make Python usable for data analysis, including NumPy and SciPy scientific computing applications, or pandas for data manipulation. With Matplotlib, you’ll learn how to produce and animate graphics, and use Scikit-learn to dive into machine learning and predictive data analysis.

          • This course will provide you with a working methodology and strong knowledge base to use forecasting models and econometrics techniques in business and economics. You will also learn to identify and effectively use one of the most well-known families of forecasting linear models.


          • By the end of this course, you will have a firm grasp of big data enterprise architectures based on the Hadoop framework and its ecosystem, which is used by many modern companies.

            This course will cover aspects of both architecture and application design and operation. The subject is grounded in learning about NoSQL technologies, which you will come to understand better as you gain experience with databases. You will begin with the modular composition of Spark, to be explored further with both practical activities and theoretical knowledge. You will later build on this knowledge as we explore the difference between SQL-based models and other non-relational databases, such as document-based or key/value-based databases.

            Students will also study how cutting-edge companies are adopting trends due to evolution from big data and Cloud technologies.

          • This course provides an overview of the analytical techniques widely used today for marketing. It also focuses on the marketing and analytics ecosystem that companies use. This course will familiarize you with real issues by studying distinct real-life situations, working together to find solutions. This course will build your intuition, allowing you to develop your knowledge to collect, analyze and activate data for marketing, with a particular focus on digital marketing.

          • Machine learning is the science of giving computers the ability to learn without being explicitly programmed. With strong connections to computational learning theory (Artificial Intelligence) and statistics, machine learning studies the use of mathematical models that can learn from, and make predictions on, data. As a result, machine learning algorithms are able to make predictions or decisions about future data without the need to reprogram.

          • This course offers you a general overview of the Python programming language, coupled with specific uses for machine learning.


          • This course will uncover the objectives, methodologies, tools and principles of effective data visuals. You will gain a deep understanding of the broad spectrum of data visualization applications and present data in a hands-on manner. This will be coupled with learning the key principles of data visualization to help develop a critical mindset.

          The elective period also offers you the opportunity to sharpen your career focus, allowing you to use electives to customize and complement your program’s core courses and pave the way to your dream job. 

          Choose electives in line with your concentration area of interest, or dive deeper into topics that best fit your career objectives. While it is not mandatory to select a concentration, doing so will give you a better understanding of market focus and your specific areas of interest within the industry. 

          Only one concentration can be obtained.

          Smart Health - Concentation

          The modern healthcare industry requires knowledgeable and effective decision-makers with robust problem-solving and analytical skills. The Healthcare concentration provides the tools needed to transform data into usable and reliable information.

          • During this course, you will come to understand the role of data science in health and its application in current and future healthcare scenarios. You will focus on many different topics including technology, analytics, decision-making and business (from a beginner perspective) in a rich data context. Over eight sessions, you will explore theoretical and practical scenarios from several stakeholder perspectives, such as patient, healthcare provider, entrepreneur and data scientist.

          • This course aims to uncover the main theoretical and practical principles, techniques, models, and metrics for analyzing social networks. You will learn the key concepts of Social Network Analysis (SNA), some existing algorithms for node and link ranking, and how to apply them to real-world problems, such as influencer detection. You will apply techniques for analyzing information diffusion in social networks and community detection.

          • Industry 4.0 is considered the last industrial revolution in history—and in this course, you’ll learn why. Over ten sessions, you will discover the fundamentals of Industry 4.0. This includes visiting the main use cases and typical Industry 4.0 scenarios that you may encounter in real life. You will also learn to analyze and understand how industrial data brings new capabilities to lead this emergent industry paradigm.

          • It is well-known that analytics relies on quality data. Therefore, the first step towards successful analytics is to understand, manage and protect existing company data. Data governance allows companies to understand what data they have, document it for effective and appropriate use, understand the quality of the data, and establish business rules for the data.


          • This course allows you to discover what deep learning means, and understand why it has changed the cutting-edge of machine learning including tasks such as speech recognition, computer vision or image recognition. In this course, you can expect to:

            • Consolidate machine learning fundamentals (i.e. definition, concept, ingredients and applications).
            • Learn about artificial neural networks and what they share with the human brain.
            • Learn about the different types of artificial neural networks and how they are applied for machine learning.
          • This course acts as an introduction to Natural Language Processing (NLP). It focuses on practical solutions with the resources available and their applicability to IT products. You will also cover the main techniques used for parsing and extracting meaning from English texts, which several representative projects use. Finally, you will explore the combination of NLP and big data, discovering how technologies such as translation and marketing analysis can benefit from NLP.

          • Reinforcement Learning (RL) is an area of machine learning that covers systems with complete agents interacting with stochastic environments. This means allowing computers to determine the best actions to achieve a goal in a dynamic environment. You will study the past, present and future of reinforcement learning.

          • In this course, students will learn how to automate processes using technologies to build, deploy and manage software and/or robots, while interacting with digital systems and software.

          • This subject is focused on techniques relating to the fields of data science and process management to support operational process analysis through event logs. The goal of process mining is to turn event data into insights and actions.

          • This subject focuses on the fundamentals of developing metaverse, VR and AR experiences for the next generation of technologies. Dive deep into the basic elements, their architectures and the main devices for virtual and augmented reality systems.

          • This course is an introduction to the implementation of computer vision systems, including image processing and camera calibration, detection and reconstruction.

          • This course provides students with a basic understanding of pricing and revenue optimization. Learn how to use analytical techniques to set prices in VUCA environments, model pricing decision processes, and produce reports visualizing insights to create value for different stakeholders.

          • In this subject, students will understand what it takes to rationalize a vision into a product; how to use different cutting-edge tools to make it; and how to become a product owner within any organization.

          • This subject helps students acquire a data-driven approach to managing people by exploring the state-of-the-art analytical techniques used to recruit, evaluate performance, hire and promote, and design jobs or compensation. Master the art of making data-based decisions on talent selection and development.

          Industry 4.0​ - Concentration

          This concentration will deep dive into manufacturing technologies, the Internet of Things, and other aspects related to the creation of the smart factory. Understand how to increase productivity, create optimum performance levels in the workplace, and forecast the behavior of the market, the customer, or the supply chain. This concentration is designed for future data scientists and analysts who will work in the development of the industry of the future.​

          • Industry 4.0 is considered the last industrial revolution in history—and in this course, you’ll learn why. Over ten sessions, you will discover the fundamentals of Industry 4.0. This includes visiting the main use cases and typical Industry 4.0 scenarios that you may encounter in real life. You will also learn to analyze and understand how industrial data brings new capabilities to lead this emergent industry paradigm.

          • In this course, students will learn how to automate processes using technologies to build, deploy and manage software and/or robots, while interacting with digital systems and software.

          • This course allows you to discover what deep learning means, and understand why it has changed the cutting-edge of machine learning including tasks such as speech recognition, computer vision or image recognition. In this course, you can expect to:

            • Consolidate machine learning fundamentals (i.e. definition, concept, ingredients and applications).
            • Learn about artificial neural networks and what they share with the human brain.
            • Learn about the different types of artificial neural networks and how they are applied for machine learning.
          • This course acts as an introduction to Natural Language Processing (NLP). It focuses on practical solutions with the resources available and their applicability to IT products. You will also cover the main techniques used for parsing and extracting meaning from English texts, which several representative projects use. Finally, you will explore the combination of NLP and big data, discovering how technologies such as translation and marketing analysis can benefit from NLP.

          • Reinforcement Learning (RL) is an area of machine learning that covers systems with complete agents interacting with stochastic environments. This means allowing computers to determine the best actions to achieve a goal in a dynamic environment. You will study the past, present and future of reinforcement learning.

          • This subject is focused on techniques relating to the fields of data science and process management to support operational process analysis through event logs. The goal of process mining is to turn event data into insights and actions.

          • This subject focuses on the fundamentals of developing metaverse, VR and AR experiences for the next generation of technologies. Dive deep into the basic elements, their architectures and the main devices for virtual and augmented reality systems.

          • This course is an introduction to the implementation of computer vision systems, including image processing and camera calibration, detection and reconstruction.

          • This course is perfectly suited for students willing to learn the technological challenges linked to decentralization by exploring the fundamentals and applications of blockchain technology, distributed ledgers, smart contracts, cryptocurrencies and Decentralized Finances.

          • This course provides students with a basic understanding of pricing and revenue optimization. Learn how to use analytical techniques to set prices in VUCA environments, model pricing decision processes, and produce reports visualizing insights to create value for different stakeholders.

          • In this subject, students will understand what it takes to rationalize a vision into a product; how to use different cutting-edge tools to make it; and how to become a product owner within any organization.

          • This subject helps students acquire a data-driven approach to managing people by exploring the state-of-the-art analytical techniques used to recruit, evaluate performance, hire and promote, and design jobs or compensation. Master the art of making data-based decisions on talent selection and development.

          Fintech - Concentration

          From core principles of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, to algorithmic trading or pricing; this concentration can help students enter fields such as financial services and prepare them for various corporate finance roles.

          • During ten sessions, you will gain an in-depth perspective on the most impactful analytics use cases for the financial services industry. You will leverage R as the base tool to explore the machine learning methods underlying the use cases. However, the focus of the course lies in understanding and solving problems in the day-to-day life of a senior financial industry manager, rather than in-depth study of machine learning algorithms.

            • You will participate in forward-thinking discussions on exploiting big data to improve industry fundamentals and sustain its current core competitive advantages.
            • You will also explore your curiosity by developing new use cases to reshape an industry under siege of digital new entrants.
            • You will delve into the development of analytical models by leveraging real-life bank data.


          • This course is perfectly suited for students willing to learn the technological challenges linked to decentralization by exploring the fundamentals and applications of blockchain technology, distributed ledgers, smart contracts, cryptocurrencies and Decentralized Finances.

          • Risk & Fraud Analytics is an advanced analytics course that uses Python to apply various machine learning algorithms to four real-life data applications in the Finance and Banking industry. Following the hands-on approach of IE Business School, this course uses case studies to facilitate applied understanding and encourage class participation.


          • It is well-known that analytics relies on quality data. Therefore, the first step towards successful analytics is to understand, manage and protect existing company data. Data governance allows companies to understand what data they have, document it for effective and appropriate use, understand the quality of the data, and establish business rules for the data.

          • This course will allow you to describe MLOPS standard practices and design a framework for the development, deployment and monitoring of machine learning models that comply with industry standards. You will also study the basics of the ML flow tool for tracking, registering and deploying models.

          • This course allows you to discover what deep learning means, and understand why it has changed the cutting-edge of machine learning including tasks such as speech recognition, computer vision or image recognition. In this course, you can expect to:

            • Consolidate machine learning fundamentals (i.e. definition, concept, ingredients and applications).
            • Learn about artificial neural networks and what they share with the human brain.
            • Learn about the different types of artificial neural networks and how they are applied for machine learning.
          • This course acts as an introduction to Natural Language Processing (NLP). It focuses on practical solutions with the resources available and their applicability to IT products. You will also cover the main techniques used for parsing and extracting meaning from English texts, which several representative projects use. Finally, you will explore the combination of NLP and big data, discovering how technologies such as translation and marketing analysis can benefit from NLP.


          • Reinforcement Learning (RL) is an area of machine learning that covers systems with complete agents interacting with stochastic environments. This means allowing computers to determine the best actions to achieve a goal in a dynamic environment. You will study the past, present and future of reinforcement learning.

          • This subject is focused on techniques relating to the fields of data science and process management to support operational process analysis through event logs. The goal of process mining is to turn event data into insights and actions.

          • This course will introduce students to basic concepts of algorithmic trading, with the focus on programming robust and automated trading strategies. Gain firsthand knowledge in everything from connecting scripts with an online trading brokerage—including the placement and query of stock orders—up to using basic Machine Learning in the process.

          • This course provides students with a basic understanding of pricing and revenue optimization. Learn how to use analytical techniques to set prices in VUCA environments, model pricing decision processes, and produce reports visualizing insights to create value for different stakeholders.

          • In this subject, students will understand what it takes to rationalize a vision into a product; how to use different cutting-edge tools to make it; and how to become a product owner within any organization.

          • This subject helps students acquire a data-driven approach to managing people by exploring the state-of-the-art analytical techniques used to recruit, evaluate performance, hire and promote, and design jobs or compensation. Master the art of making data-based decisions on talent selection and development.

          Advanced AI - Concentration

          This concentration will focus on developing advanced artificial intelligence solutions for businesses. Master the fundamentals of building organizations fit for today’s data economy, and gain deeper understanding in a wide array of critical topics in AI, including the creation of images from textual descriptions, Natural Language Processing, Reinforcement, cutting-edge Machine Learning or conversational user interfaces, and more.

          • This course allows you to discover what deep learning means, and understand why it has changed the cutting-edge of machine learning including tasks such as speech recognition, computer vision or image recognition. In this course, you can expect to:

            • Consolidate machine learning fundamentals (i.e. definition, concept, ingredients and applications).
            • Learn about artificial neural networks and what they share with the human brain.
            • Learn about the different types of artificial neural networks and how they are applied for machine learning.
          • This course acts as an introduction to Natural Language Processing (NLP). It focuses on practical solutions with the resources available and their applicability to IT products. You will also cover the main techniques used for parsing and extracting meaning from English texts, which several representative projects use. Finally, you will explore the combination of NLP and big data, discovering how technologies such as translation and marketing analysis can benefit from NLP.

          • It is well-known that analytics relies on quality data. Therefore, the first step towards successful analytics is to understand, manage and protect existing company data. Data governance allows companies to understand what data they have, document it for effective and appropriate use, understand the quality of the data, and establish business rules for the data.

          • This course will allow you to describe MLOPS standard practices and design a framework for the development, deployment and monitoring of machine learning models that comply with industry standards. You will also study the basics of the ML flow tool for tracking, registering and deploying models.

          • This course aims to uncover the main theoretical and practical principles, techniques, models, and metrics for analyzing social networks. You will learn the key concepts of Social Network Analysis (SNA), some existing algorithms for node and link ranking, and how to apply them to real-world problems, such as influencer detection. You will apply techniques for analyzing information diffusion in social networks and community detection.

          • Reinforcement Learning (RL) is an area of machine learning that covers systems with complete agents interacting with stochastic environments. This means allowing computers to determine the best actions to achieve a goal in a dynamic environment. You will study the past, present and future of reinforcement learning.

          • This subject is focused on techniques relating to the fields of data science and process management to support operational process analysis through event logs. The goal of process mining is to turn event data into insights and actions.

          • This course is an introduction to the implementation of computer vision systems, including image processing and camera calibration, detection and reconstruction. 

          • This course is perfectly suited for students willing to learn the technological challenges linked to decentralization by exploring the fundamentals and applications of blockchain technology, distributed ledgers, smart contracts, cryptocurrencies and Decentralized Finances.

          • This subject helps students acquire a data-driven approach to managing people by exploring the state-of-the-art analytical techniques used to recruit, evaluate performance, hire and promote, and design jobs or compensation. Master the art of making data-based decisions on talent selection and development.

          Retail & FMCG - Concentration

          The world of Data Science and Analytics offers multiple opportunities for traditional retailers and FMCG companies—gain the skills necessary to transform your organization.

          • This course will enable you to identify, frame and develop analytics opportunities in the retail and consumer goods sector. As a result, you will be able to successfully apply your knowledge to real-life business situations in your career.

          • This course provides students with a basic understanding on pricing and revenue optimization, learning how to use analytical techniques to set prices in VUCA environments, how to model pricing decision processes and how to produce reports visualizing insights to create value to the different stakeholders.

          • Risk & Fraud Analytics is an advanced analytics course that uses Python to apply various machine learning algorithms to four real-life data applications in the Finance and Banking industry. Following the hands-on approach of IE Business School, this course uses case studies to facilitate applied understanding and encourage class participation.

          • Industry 4.0 is considered the last industrial revolution in history—and in this course, you’ll learn why. Over ten sessions, you will discover the fundamentals of Industry 4.0. This includes visiting the main use cases and typical Industry 4.0 scenarios that you may encounter in real life. You will also learn to analyze and understand how industrial data brings new capabilities to lead this emergent industry paradigm.

          • It is well-known that analytics relies on quality data. Therefore, the first step towards successful analytics is to understand, manage and protect existing company data. Data governance allows companies to understand what data they have, document it for effective and appropriate use, understand the quality of the data, and establish business rules for the data.

          • This course allows you to discover what deep learning means, and understand why it has changed the cutting-edge of machine learning including tasks such as speech recognition, computer vision or image recognition. In this course, you can expect to:

            • Consolidate machine learning fundamentals (i.e. definition, concept, ingredients and applications).
            • Learn about artificial neural networks and what they share with the human brain.
            • Learn about the different types of artificial neural networks and how they are applied for machine learning.
          • This course acts as an introduction to Natural Language Processing (NLP). It focuses on practical solutions with the resources available and their applicability to IT products. You will also cover the main techniques used for parsing and extracting meaning from English texts, which several representative projects use. Finally, you will explore the combination of NLP and big data, discovering how technologies such as translation and marketing analysis can benefit from NLP.


          • This course aims to uncover the main theoretical and practical principles, techniques, models, and metrics for analyzing social networks. You will learn the key concepts of Social Network Analysis (SNA), some existing algorithms for node and link ranking, and how to apply them to real-world problems, such as influencer detection. You will apply techniques for analyzing information diffusion in social networks and community detection.

          • Reinforcement Learning (RL) is an area of machine learning that covers systems with complete agents interacting with stochastic environments. This means allowing computers to determine the best actions to achieve a goal in a dynamic environment. You will study the past, present and future of reinforcement learning.

          • This subject is focused on techniques relating to the fields of data science and process management to support operational process analysis through event logs. The goal of process mining is to turn event data into insights and actions.

          • This subject focuses on the fundamentals of developing metaverse, VR and AR experiences for the next generation of technologies. Dive deep into the basic elements, their architectures and the main devices for virtual and augmented reality systems.

          • This course is an introduction to the implementation of computer vision systems, including image processing and camera calibration, detection and reconstruction.

          • This course provides students with a basic understanding of pricing and revenue optimization. Learn how to use analytical techniques to set prices in VUCA environments, model pricing decision processes, and produce reports visualizing insights to create value for different stakeholders.

          • In this subject, students will understand what it takes to rationalize a vision into a product; how to use different cutting-edge tools to make it; and how to become a product owner within any organization.

          • This subject helps students acquire a data-driven approach to managing people by exploring the state-of-the-art analytical techniques used to recruit, evaluate performance, hire and promote, and design jobs or compensation. Master the art of making data-based decisions on talent selection and development.

          Technology, media & Entertainment - Concentration

          This concentration will provide students with in-depth knowledge about the technology ecosystem, new media, and emerging technologies.

          • Over ten sessions, you will sharpen your skills as a “business translator” by linking analytical talent and practical solutions to business questions in the telecom and utilities industry. So, why is this useful? In addition to being data-savvy, business translators need to have deep organizational knowledge and functional expertise to ask the data science team the right questions, deriving the right insights from their findings. While it is possible to outsource analytics activities, a business translator should have proprietary knowledge and be deeply involved in the organization.

          • It is well-known that analytics relies on quality data. Therefore, the first step towards successful analytics is to understand, manage and protect existing company data. Data governance allows companies to understand what data they have, document it for effective and appropriate use, understand the quality of the data, and establish business rules for the data.

          • This course allows you to discover what deep learning means, and understand why it has changed the cutting-edge of machine learning including tasks such as speech recognition, computer vision or image recognition. In this course, you can expect to:

            • Consolidate machine learning fundamentals (i.e. definition, concept, ingredients and applications).
            • Learn about artificial neural networks and what they share with the human brain.
            • Learn about the different types of artificial neural networks and how they are applied for machine learning.
          • This course acts as an introduction to Natural Language Processing (NLP). It focuses on practical solutions with the resources available and their applicability to IT products. You will also cover the main techniques used for parsing and extracting meaning from English texts, which several representative projects use. Finally, you will explore the combination of NLP and big data, discovering how technologies such as translation and marketing analysis can benefit from NLP.

          • This course aims to uncover the main theoretical and practical principles, techniques, models, and metrics for analyzing social networks. You will learn the key concepts of Social Network Analysis (SNA), some existing algorithms for node and link ranking, and how to apply them to real-world problems, such as influencer detection. You will apply techniques for analyzing information diffusion in social networks and community detection.

          • Reinforcement Learning (RL) is an area of machine learning that covers systems with complete agents interacting with stochastic environments. This means allowing computers to determine the best actions to achieve a goal in a dynamic environment. You will study the past, present and future of reinforcement learning.

          • In this course, students will learn how to automate processes using technologies to build, deploy and manage software and/or robots, while interacting with digital systems and software.

          • This subject is focused on techniques relating to the fields of data science and process management to support operational process analysis through event logs. The goal of process mining is to turn event data into insights and actions.

          • This subject focuses on the fundamentals of developing metaverse, VR and AR experiences for the next generation of technologies. Dive deep into the basic elements, their architectures and the main devices for virtual and augmented reality systems.

          • This course is perfectly suited for students willing to learn the technological challenges linked to decentralization by exploring the fundamentals and applications of blockchain technology, distributed ledgers, smart contracts, cryptocurrencies and Decentralized Finances.

          • This course provides students with a basic understanding of pricing and revenue optimization. Learn how to use analytical techniques to set prices in VUCA environments, model pricing decision processes, and produce reports visualizing insights to create value for different stakeholders.

          • In this subject, students will understand what it takes to rationalize a vision into a product; how to use different cutting-edge tools to make it; and how to become a product owner within any organization.

          • This subject helps students acquire a data-driven approach to managing people by exploring the state-of-the-art analytical techniques used to recruit, evaluate performance, hire and promote, and design jobs or compensation. Master the art of making data-based decisions on talent selection and development.

          Exchanges

          Broaden your perspective by spending your Elective Period in term 3 on an International Exchange at one of our world-class partner universities. Over the course of the exchange, Master in Business Analytics and Data Science students will add depth to their academic knowledge, expand their international experience, and widen their professional network. While schools available for exchange vary according to the timing of the Electives Period, the MBDs offers exchange agreements with:

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          Internships

          During the Elective Period, you can apply to do an internship. This option has been created for those who wish to gain specific, real-world experience that will support their career change to another industry, sector, region and/or role. There are two ways you may apply to an internship:

          • The IE School of Science and Technology has a panel of partner companies you can apply to intern with. This companies are very diverse and could also include international internships.
          • Alternatively, you can find an internship by other means, in which case your course coordinator would need to approve it based on the conditions and eligibility criteria.
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          Certifications

          The Master's in Business Analytics and Data Science program offers a variety of professional certifications to enhance your technical expertise and enrich your practical skills. IE School of Science & Technology became in 2022 Official Center for:

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          Sustainabiility Certificate

          In today’s world, organizations are placing sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns at the heart of their businesses.
          At IE, we offer an optional certificate to help you learn how to tackle these challenges and adopt a sustainability mindset.
          With the IE Certificate on Foundations of Sustainability, you’ll get prepared to tackle the social, economic and environmental challenges of today’s world in any organization.
          This certificate can be completed alongside your core studies. In order to earn the certificate, students must obtain ten relevant credits.
          Students may obtain these credits through eligible courses, electives, and extracurricular activities such as participation in certain student clubs
          Some of the aforementioned may already be included in your program, while others will need to be added. Additionally, there’s one mandatory component, the Online Learning Journey.
          Maximum flexibility has been assured, providing several ways to earn the required number of credits.
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          Mentorship program

          The Tech Mentorship Program is an initiative designed to establish a personal and professional relationship of learning and trust between a mentor and a mentee.

          The program focuses on personalized growth, expanding professional networks, and enhancing technical and professional skills.

          International Experiences

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          *Please note that our program content is continually updated to remain in sync with market demands. Therefore, we advise you that the content is subject to change and it can be dependent on student demand.

          IE School of Science & Technology’s Orientation Week: A unique way to kick off our master’s programs

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          Tech Immersion Week: discover all it has to offer

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          ADVANCED TECH TRACK

          Throughout your program, you may be invited to join the Advanced Tech Track, an exclusive initiative designed for top-performing students at no additional cost. This specialized track offers advanced sessions on cutting-edge technology topics, industry visits, and personalized mentorship opportunities. Upon successful completion of the Advanced Tech Track, you will receive a diploma and micro-credentials, enhancing your profile and competitiveness in the tech job market.

          TECH CERTIFICATIONS

          The Master in Business Analytics and Data Science offers a variety of professional certifications to expand your technical knowledge of data science and AI applications and enhance your practical skill set. We provide numerous resources to help you prepare for the requisite examinations at the end of your certification, including in-class sessions with relevant topics embedded in the program curriculum, as well as select electives to focus your learnings.

          Additionally, you also have access to self-paced online courses and additional tutoring sessions to further boost your expertise. Students can tailor their certification examinations to their specific goals.

          IE School of Science and Technology became in 2022 Official Center for:

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          Professional Credentials for Advancing Your Career

          At IE University, we are at the forefront of technological innovation, which is why with this program you will benefit from the collaboration with companies that lead this technological disruption in today's world.

          • AMAZON WEB SERVICES ACADEMY

            Build your cloud computing skills preparing for Amazon Web Services cloud certification through lectures, assessments, hands-on labs, group discussions, and individual projects that are taught by experienced AWS Academy accredited education.

          • MICROSOFT LEARN

            Benefit from our Microsoft Learn collaboration through resources and training that will allow students access to high-quality content for maximum impact.

          • AWS CERTIFIED DATA ENGINEER

            Develop expertise in data engineering with AWS, focusing on data collection, processing, and analysis through lectures, labs, and projects led by AWS Academy accredited educators.

          • AWS CERTIFIED CLOUD PRACTITIONER

            Launch your cloud journey with foundational knowledge on AWS cloud, including its services, architecture and security, guided by experienced instructors through interactive learning.

          • CERTIFIED TABLEAU DATA ANALYST

            Enhance your data visualization skills with Tableau, mastering data analysis and storytelling through comprehensive lectures and hands-on exercises guided by experts.

          • CERTIFIED TABLEAU DESKTOP SPECIALIST

            Gain proficiency in Tableau Desktop for effective data visualization, learning through focused lectures, practical labs, and projects under the guidance of experienced professionals.

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          Berkeley Immersion Week

          Attend talks on emerging technologies, innovation, start-ups, leadership, and various skills like networking, product management, fundraising, etc.

          Explore the hands-on opportunities of Berkeley Immersion Week through the perspectives shared by the Managing Director and Chief Learning Officer at the Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET).

          BUSINESS ANALYTICS CAREER-ORIENTED PROGRAM

          You’ll get to roll up your sleeves from the get-go. Gain experience completing practical challenges with multinational tech companies, presenting your results to experts in the field.

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          DATATHONS

          Companies from various industries will provide your team with real data sets, and you will have to uncover actionable insights and drive innovation.

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          DATA SCIENCE COMPETITIONS

          At the end of each period, you will have the opportunity to compete against other students in an individual Kaggle-style competition that will put what you’ve learned to the test.

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          COMPANIES THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE BUSINESS ANALYTICS AND DATA SCIENCE MASTER'S DEGREE

          At IE University, we believe the best way to learn is through practical, hands-on methodologies.

          Thanks to our strong relationship with top industry professionals, students have the opportunity to experience the real world of work in the classroom through challenges, consulting projects and multimedia simulations, applying their knowledge as they go. Here are some of the partner companies collaborating with the program:

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          WHAT’S THE PART-TIME FORMAT LIKE?

          This 17-months program is both online and face-to-face—in other words, it’s liquid. We align and combine the best of technology, pedagogy and our world-class faculty, so you can experience multi-layered learning in a multi-faceted environment.

          Online periods – Through our virtual campus, you get a challenging and highly interactive educational experience. The well-structured, faculty-led sessions fit into the modern professional’s busy schedule and can be accessed anywhere there is an internet connection. Engage with other global professionals in synchronous and asynchronous sessions including interactive small groups where you work on real-world, industry-based case studies.

          • Live Sessions – On Saturdays

            You will connect to live video conference sessions engaging with your peers and professors in real time, discussing previously established topics for the week. These sessions are truly an extension of the traditional classroom experience, allowing you to negotiate and collaborate with your classmates in the same space, despite connecting from all over the globe.

          • Asynchronous online discussions

            The forums allow you to participate in the faculty-led asynchronous sessions every week from Monday to Thursday. Professors will moderate these written discussions about chosen topics in order to achieve the learning objectives.

          Face-To-Face Periods

          Get to know your diverse classmates even more through all-day workshops and classes that further develop your soft skills and teamwork. Explore Madrid after class and get to know your peers on a deeper level.

          • Roughly five weeks

            Of full-time course work and networking with your peers in the heart of the Spanish capital, spread throughout the duration of the program.

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          Transform Ideas into Ventures

          Joining our master's programs at IE School of Science and Technology opens the door to the exciting world of entrepreneurship through our Venture Lab. This unique opportunity empowers students to transform their innovative ideas into successful ventures with the support of experienced mentors, industry experts and a vibrant entrepreneurial community.

          IE CERTIFICATE ON FOUNDATIONS OF SUSTAINABILITY

          With the IE Certificate on Foundations of Sustainability, you’ll learn how to incorporate a sustainability point of view across all business activities and functions, and be prepared to tackle the social, economic and environmental challenges of today’s world in any organization. And with this qualification under your belt, you’ll boost your career opportunities and show potential employers that you’re committed to sustainability and aligned with their values.

          • The IE Certificate on Foundations of Sustainability is an optional certificate that can be completed alongside your core studies. In order to earn the certificate, students must obtain ten credits.

            Undoubtedly, you’ll be able to gain a thorough overview of the fundamentals, and we’ve ensured maximum flexibility, including alternative routes to attain the number of credits needed.

          • Students may obtain these credits through eligible courses, electives, and extracurricular activities such as participation in relevant student clubs. Please keep in mind that some of the above-mentioned courses, electives, and extracurricular activities may already be included in your program, while others will need to be added. Additionally, there’s one mandatory component, the Online Learning Journey.

          Frequently asked questions
          • The Master in Business Analytics and Data Science is a holistic program that covers four key areas: business transformation, data science, data science technologies and professional skills. It comprehensively covers emerging tech that’s now critical in business such as AI, machine learning and deep learning, as well as the soft skills you’re going to need during your career journey.

          • Students of the business analytics master program typically come from business, quantitative and tech backgrounds. But the most important things you'll need when studying our master's degree are a desire to handle large quantities of data to add value to your organization, and a keenness to get to grips with AI.

          • Ideal academic backgrounds for the Master in Business Analytics and Data Science will cover Finance, Management or Marketing and Economics. Similarly, Mathematics, Statistics or Social Science backgrounds will be valuable, as will tech knowledge such as computer science or IT management. Similarly, Mathematics, Statistics or Social Science backgrounds will be valuable, as will tech knowledge such as computer science or IT management.

          • For aspiring data scientists, the Master in Business Analytics & Data Science at IE School of Science & Technology puts you at a great advantage. This specialized program offers a comprehensive education in data analysis, data visualization and business analytics, all of which are critical for a successful career in data science. The program’s focus on technical skills and business application equips you with the skills to handle complex data challenges and make data-driven decisions.

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