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Design, build and manage Big Data environments.
With the Master’s in Big Data Analysis, you’ll be able to specialise in a sector with an employability rate of over 90 per cent and acquire the skills sought by companies to design data architectures, develop scalable solutions and manage the entire data lifecycle, from capture and processing through to analysis, security and governance.
An engineering or architecture degree is essential.
UAX’s Online Master’s Degree in Big Data prepares you to lead the digital transformation of organisations through data, in one of the fastest-growing fields with the best career prospects. With a recently updated curriculum developed in collaboration with more than 50 international companies, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Big Data ecosystem, combining technical, analytical and strategic knowledge.
Throughout the programme, you will gain expertise in key areas such as data architecture and platforms, distributed programming, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, data governance and security, as well as project management methodologies , DataOps and MLOps. All of this is delivered through a practical approach focused on solving real-world business challenges and meeting the current needs of companies.
Upon completion of the Master’s programme, you will be equipped to design, develop and manage data projects from start to finish, turning information into a competitive advantage for any organisation.
Learn to work with some of the most widely used tools and technologies in the Big Data ecosystem, such as Python, MongoDB, Power BI, Tableau and cloud environments, developing solutions for the capture, processing, storage and analysis of large volumes of data. You will also gain an in-depth understanding of key methodologies and approaches for the sector, such as DataOps, MLOps, data governance and cybersecurity applied to data platforms.
Thanks to UAX’s more than 8,800 partnership agreements, you’ll be able to undertake work placements at leading companies such as Hispasat, Acciona, Sacyr, Santander, Endesa, IBM and Telefónica. All this is delivered through a 100% online, flexible programme that fits in with your professional development.
You will develop technical, analytical and strategic skills to design, implement and manage Big Data solutions throughout the entire data lifecycle.
Transform the way you work with generative artificial intelligence. This micro-credential enables you to apply tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot or Gemini in information analysis, content creation and decision-making, integrating innovative solutions in an ethical and responsible way in real professional environments.
Develop your professional potential through leadership and interpersonal skills. This micro-credential provides you with the keys to manage teams, communicate effectively and solve problems in real-world environments, combining personal leadership techniques with practical productivity and collaboration tools.
A curriculum that has recently been updated to incorporate the skills, methodologies and technologies currently required by the Big Data market, preparing professionals to lead data projects from start to finish.
| FIRST TERM | ||
| Modules | Type* | Credits |
| Programming for Big Data Processing using Distributed Languages | OB | 6 |
| Acquisition, ingestion and processing of information for Big Data | OB | 6 |
| The impact of Big Data on businesses and organisations | OB | 6 |
| Technology platforms for Big Data: Storage | OB | 6 |
| Technology platforms for Big Data: Infrastructure and Architecture | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL | 30 |
| SECOND QUARTER | ||
| Modules | Type* | Credits |
| Advanced Data Analysis | OB | 3 |
| Cybersecurity and privacy on data platforms | OB | 3 |
| Advanced visualisation for Big Data | OB | 6 |
| Big Data Project Management | OB | 3 |
| DevOps Model for Continuous Integration | OB | 3 |
| External academic placements | OB | 6 |
| Master’s Thesis (TFM) | Compulsory | 6 |
| TOTAL | 30 |
*Type: FB: Foundation Course, Ob: Compulsory, Op: Optional
The main reason why UAX attracts students like you is the opportunity to balance your personal, professional and academic life. What sets us apart is a barrier-free approach, centred on you and your desire to learn.
What is our approach like?
In addition, you’ll have full access to our campus in Madrid to carry out administrative tasks, get answers to your questions and enjoy the facilities it has to offer.
Our degree is official, verified by the Council of Universities and fully valid in Spain, as well as in the European Higher Education Area.
It is recognised by the Education Systems of Latin America, being recognised and approved by the different Ministries of Education in Latin America:
SENESCYT, MEN (MinEducation), SEP, Mescyt, among others, automatically.
You will do 180 hours of in-company internships and you will live a real professional experience, where you will be able to put into practice everything you have learnt.
You will be able to benefit from the more than 8,800 agreements the university has with leading companies and do your internship at Hispasat, Acciona, Deloitte, Banco Santander, Accenture, Iberia, Siemens, SACYR and many more.
These are some of the professionals who will accompany you throughout the master's course
The flexibility of online learning, with opportunities to connect
Take your exams online wherever you are or, if you prefer, in person at our designated centres in Spain and Latin America, subject to availability and capacity.
What’s more, as a student at UAX Online, you’ll have access to our Campus Hubs – a network of exclusive physical spaces where you can study, access libraries, work in co-working areas and connect with other students. Because studying online doesn’t mean studying alone.
Campus Hubs available in: Alcobendas, Alcorcón, Valencia San Vicente, Murcia, Barcelona, Málaga, Seville and Arganda.
Access is via your UAX student card, subject to availability and the opening hours of each centre.
The Online Master’s Degree in Big Data and Analytics is an officially recognised master’s degree, so you will be eligible to enrol if you have:
To begin the admissions process, you’ll need to provide the following documents:
Furthermore, if you already have prior professional experience related to the skills required for this degree, this may be recognised in the form of credits. The recognition of ECTS credits will require a personalised assessment. Please contact our advisers and they will provide you with personalised information.
That’s what the rankings say
Alfonso X el Sabio University (UAX) is ranked amongst the best universities in Spain according to the leading rankings.
UAX obtains the highest rating of 5 stars and the overall "Excellent" badge for Employability, Teaching, Academic Development, Facilities, Online Teaching and Good Governance in the prestigious international QS Stars rating.
According to the Forbes 2025 List, UAX is positioned in the TOP 2 Spanish Universities in the adoption of Generative AI in the training of its students, developing innovative learning tools and models aligned with technological evolution.
UAX is recognised as the second most innovative university in Spain, the only private university among the top three in the ranking. This recognition highlights our transversal commitment to AI and training in sustainability.
Forbes ranks UAX as the private university with the most graduates working in its area (nearly 90%), thanks to a unique educational model firmly linked to the labour market through more than 8,800 agreements with companies.
The prestigious ranking of the BBVA Foundation and the IVIE recognises us as the university with the best job placement in Spain in 2023, consolidating our model focused on the real employability of our graduates.
The Coordenadas Institute of Governance and Applied Economics places UAX as the private university of reference in Madrid, highlighting our practical training model aligned with the reality of the market.
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Scholarships and financial support for studying at UAX
We know that studying is an investment. That’s why we want to remove financial barriers and make things easier for you. Fill in the form and let our advisers help you discover the scholarships, agreements and personalised financial support that best suit your situation.
Community of Madrid
Financial support for students with a disability of 33 per cent or more who are studying at universities or higher education institutions specialising in the arts in the Community of Madrid.
Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sport
Find out about the scholarships and grants offered by the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sport, categorised by type and level of education.
Attracting Pre-doctoral Research Talent
Financial support for outstanding students who wish to carry out innovative research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their disciplines.
If you’ve already decided to take the plunge, enrol early and benefit from a direct grant. It’s a way of rewarding your commitment and giving you a head start in planning your future.
Students from Ibero-America
This programme is aimed at Ibero-American citizens or foreign nationals legally resident in countries within the OEI’s sphere of influence. The scholarship covers a 50% discount on the total tuition fees.
Students from Ecuador
This programme is aimed at citizens with Ecuadorian nationality and/or residence who wish to study an online master’s degree in Spain. The scholarship covers a 50% discount on the total tuition fees.
2025, 2nd Edition
Grants for students on higher-level vocational training, undergraduate, postgraduate or master’s programmes enrolled at Spanish universities with a Santander agreement. A financial supplement to support you whilst undertaking your work placements.
If you graduated from UAX and are now thinking of studying for a new degree, we want to continue supporting you. That’s why we’re offering you a 10 per cent discount on tuition fees.
If you have an immediate family member (up to the second degree of kinship) enrolled at UAX, you can benefit from a 5 per cent discount on tuition fees. Because studying as a family is even better.
Studying for two degrees at the same time is a challenge, and we want to support you. If you’re already at UAX and enrol on a second degree programme, you’ll be eligible for a grant towards your booking fee and tuition fees.
If you’d like to continue your studies with us and progress from vocational training to a bachelor’s degree, from one bachelor’s degree to another, or from a bachelor’s degree to a postgraduate degree, we’re here to support you with a grant covering up to 25 per cent of your tuition fees.
If you have a strong academic record, we would like to recognise your talent with a scholarship designed for new students. (Excludes the degree in Medicine).
If you’re a high-performance athlete, at UAX we want to help you balance your passion with your studies. We offer specific grants that can cover up to 50% of your tuition fees.
Big Data refers to the massive analysis of data that require special software applications for processing, as they are too big to be processed in a traditional and adequate way.
In the Master's Degree in Big Data you will study:
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
The Online Master's Degree in Big Data and Analytics can be taken by those with a degree in engineering or architecture, and by those with previous professional experience related to the competences inherent to this degree, which may be recognised in the form of credits. The recognition of ECTS credits will require a personalised study.
Studying the Online Master in Big Data will train you in multiple technologies, and you will have the possibility to work in very different sectors.
The employability rate of big data experts is over 90%.
These are some of the most common career opportunities for graduates of the master's degree:
The UAX Master in Big Data lasts 9 months and is an official qualification with 60 ECTS credits.
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