Master in Massive Data Analysis Technologies: Big Data

The Universidade de Santiago de Compostela offers a Master in Massive Data Analysis Technologies: Big Data. This programme awards a certificate or diploma. It is taught in Spanish and lasts for one academic year. The master's degree focuses on advanced scientific and technological topics related to managing large amounts of data. Students will gain skills in processing, storing, and accessing massive data. They will learn to analyze this data to extract knowledge and create value-added services.

The curriculum includes compulsory credits totaling 42, plus an 18-credit master's dissertation. Specific subjects cover technologies for managing unstructured information, computation technologies for Big Data, statistical learning, data mining, and data visualization. The programme aims to prepare versatile graduates for roles such as Big Data professionals, data scientists, or researchers.

Admission requires a degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Telecommunications, Electronics, Industrial Engineering, or related science and engineering fields. Applicants need basic programming skills. Selection criteria include academic record (70%), work experience in ICT (20%), and other ICT-related merits (10%). Students from non-Spanish speaking countries must prove Spanish language proficiency at a B1 level.

The Universidade de Santiago de Compostela is located in Spain. It is a public university. The university offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees. It also provides its own studies and courses. The institution has a virtual campus and a virtual secretariat for students.

The university supports 299 research groups. It has a network of research infrastructure. Qualified staff also support these research efforts. The university aims to be inclusive and accessible. It offers support for students with disabilities and special educational needs. This helps remove barriers to student participation.

The university provides various services to its community. These include libraries, residences, and cultural activities. It also has services for employment and career orientation. The university has a strong focus on research and development.