Master Informatique — Logiciel et Big Data

Master Informatique — Logiciel et Big Data is a two-year master's programme offered by Université de Poitiers in Futuroscope Chasseneuil, France, taught in French. It belongs to the field of informatique, or computer science, and combines software engineering with a focus on big data. The software side of the programme typically covers programming, software architecture, databases, and application development, while the big data component addresses how organizations collect, store, process, and analyze very large or fast-moving datasets. Common subjects in this area include distributed computing and data-processing frameworks, database and data-warehouse design, data modeling, data mining and basic statistical or machine-learning methods, and the infrastructure used to manage large-scale data systems, including cloud-based platforms. Students usually work on practical projects that require handling real datasets, building data pipelines, and presenting findings, alongside more conventional software-development coursework such as testing, version control, and system design. Because the field sits between software engineering and data science, graduates typically develop skills in both building applications and extracting value from data. Career paths include roles such as software developer, data engineer, big data engineer, database administrator, or business intelligence developer, working in IT departments, technology companies, or organizations that manage large volumes of digital information across sectors like finance, retail, or telecommunications. The programme begins in September and has a yearly tuition fee of 250 EUR. As all instruction is in French, applicants should be comfortable studying technical material in that language.