Master’s Degree in Big Data
The most comprehensive overview of Big Data to lead projects and departments
What does the Master’s in Big Data involve?
The Comillas ICAI Master’s Degree in Big Data is an official, face-to-face programme worth 60 ECTS credits and lasting one year, taught in Madrid in Spanish and English. It prepares students to meet the needs of businesses by training professionals with a comprehensive understanding of big data: technical expertise (Data Engineer), advanced analysis using machine learning and AI (Data Scientist), and business application (Data Analyst). It includes paid work placements at leading companies, during which you will develop a real-world big data project that counts as your Master’s thesis.
One of the most important features of the Master’s programme is the opportunity to undertake paid work placements with a group of leading partner companies, with whom you will develop a real-world big dataproject throughout the course, which will constitute your Master’s thesis.
The Master’s programme is taught at the Alberto Aguilera Campus in Madrid.
- CentersEngineering (Comillas ICAI)
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- CertificationOfficial master's degrees
- ModalityIn person
- Duration1 year (60 ECTS)
- Starts On01/09/2027
- Seats40
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What makes this Master’s in Big Data stand out?
The Master’s in Big Data at Comillas ICAI stands out from other programmes in Madrid thanks to its comprehensive approach, which combines three areas: data engineering (technical profile), advanced analytics (scientific profile) and business applications (strategic profile). This three-pronged approach, together with paid work placements in companies from the very start of the Program, enables graduates to enter the labour market with an employability rate of 92 per cent within less than three months. The work placements also count towards the Master’s Final Project, making the programme a genuine professional experience from day one.
Technology
(Data Engineer)
Master the latest tools for securely designing and implementing all data management processes, from data collection to visualisation
Analysis
(Data Scientist)
Develops advanced analytical models capable of transforming data into highly valuable information: AI, data mining, machine learning and deep learning
Business
(Data Analyst)
Makes strategic decisions that have a direct impact on the business
The data speaks for itself...
Occupancy rate within less than 3 months
65% Data Scientist. 30% Data Engineer. 5% Data Analyst
Employability
Percentage of Comillas ICAI graduates in employment
Alumni
Number of alumni registered with Comillas Alumni
Companies’ assessment of the training
Companies’ assessment of the extent to which students’ training is relevant to their professional practice
Teaching Staff
Average rating of satisfaction with teaching staff (out of 10)
Success rate
Success and performance of Comillas ICAI courses
Curriculum
Study Plan
Master’s Degree in Big Data / MUBD 24
Curricullum 2024
Career prospects
Opportunity to undertake a paid work placement, working on a real-world Big Data project that counts towards your Master’s thesis
This programme will open up a range of career opportunities for you:
Data engineer
Data Scientist
Data Translator (business)
Big Data Systems Engineer
Business Data Analyst
External academic placements
Develop your career within large companies, learning every day alongside leading professionals.
Admissions process
Follow all the steps in our admissions process and become a student at Comillas.
Apply for admission
Please complete the form with your details and provide the supporting documents proving that you meet the entry requirements.
Validation
The General Secretariat will review the documentation and notify you once it has been validated.
Interview
Candidates may be interviewed as part of the selection process for this program
Resolution
We will let you know if you have been accepted.
Enrolment
You will officially be a student at Comillas.
Faculty
Financial information and scholarships
- 10 per cent discount for alumni.
- Paid work placements.
Registration
2.155,92€Monthly
1.719,74€During
8Total
15.913,87€
Quality and regulations
Further information
This degree provides the training required for roles such as Data Scientist and Data Engineer. The aim of this Master’s degree is to train experts who can meet the current demand for these roles, equipping them with a solid foundation in Big Data technologies and advanced analytics that will enable them to establish themselves in this new business landscape.
- Data Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Data Translator (business)
- Big Data Systems Engineer
- Business Data Analyst.
ICAI Quotations
25 Alberto Aguilera Street.
The tradition of the Higher Technical School of Engineering (Comillas ICAI) in training engineers began in Madrid in 1908. Today, Comillas ICAI is a polytechnic whose academic focus is on Industrial and Telecommunications Engineering.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Graduates of Comillas’ Master’s in Big Data can work as Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Big Data Systems Engineers, Business Data Analysts or Data Translators. 100 per cent of graduates find employment within three months, with 65 per cent taking up roles as Data Scientists and 30 per cent as Data Engineers.
The curriculum for the Master’s in Big Data (MUBD Programme) comprises 14 subjects structured around three key areas: data technology (data engineering), advanced analysis (data science with machine learning, deep learning and AI) and business applications (data analytics). You can download the full curriculum on this page.
Yes. The Comillas ICAI Master’s Degree in Big Data is an officially accredited master’s programme, worth 60 ECTS credits, recognised within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
Prospective Students’ Office
C/ Alberto Aguilera, 21 - 28015 Madrid
Tel.: 91 540 61 32
Fax: 91 559 65 69
Email: futurosalumnos@comillas.edu
Program coordinators:
Carlos Morrás Ruiz-Falcó, Director
Jose Luis Gahete Diaz, Programme Coordinator
