Summer course: Fundamentals of Business Analytics
The Introduction to Business Analytics course is designed to provide students with a practical and comprehensive understanding of the key tools and methodologies of data analytics in the business environment. Over the course of three intensive weeks, participants will be introduced to the strategic role of data in the digital transformation, will address basic concepts of statistics, visualisation and machine learning, and will explore real-world applications in areas such as marketing, operations or finance.
The course combines a visual and non-code approach using tools such as Orange, with an accessible introduction to Python programming. The last week includes the development of a tutored final project, allowing the knowledge acquired to be applied to a practical case with business impact.
Dates: Dates: From June 22 to July 3, 2026.
Why study this course?
This course provides comprehensive training in the key skills of data analytics and Business Analytics, essential to address the challenges of the digital business environment. Through a practical and accessible approach, students will learn to use visual tools and be introduced to Python programming to apply data analytics and machine learning techniques in real-world situations. Upon completion, participants will be prepared to make strategic data-driven decisions, manage analytics projects and lead in a business environment increasingly focused on digitisation and informed decision-making.
A diploma will be awarded by the University!
Course description
- Duration: 2 weeks.
- Credits: 5 ECTS.
- Language: English.
- Place: C/Alberto Aguilera, 23, Madrid.
- Requirements: students who are studying for a degree, preferably between the second and third year. If the course is taught in English, a minimum B2 certificate in this language will be required.
- Enrolment: to carry out this procedure, please contact(Summer.School@comillas.edu)
- Enrolment deadline: until 15 May. Check availability after the enrolment date at Summer.School@comillas.edu
- Price: 1,000 euros.
Early Birds Discount: until April 15, 20% off the course fee.
Additional Discount: 100 euros for students from the IAJU Network.
Accommodation
Comillas Pontifical University does not have its own accommodation, but offers alternative accommodation options for students of the university.
Comillas International
Monday to Thursday: from 9:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 17:00h. Friday: from 9:00 to 13:30h.
Monday to Friday: from 9:00 to 13:30h., during the months of June, July and August.