MASTER Big Data Management at IU International University of Applied Sciences

International Management know-how empowered by Big Data

Be it in a storefront retailer or an online shop, the finance sector or aviation, the travel industry or telecommunications; data affects business success in every industry sector. The large amount of unstructured data collected needs to not only be stored, but also analysed and efficiently utilized. As a big data manager, it is your responsibility to generate strategic benefit from data. You will coordinate corresponding projects, and act as the interface between senior management, data engineers, and data analysts. You understand the principles of information management and artificial intelligence. You have a sense for new technologies and their applications in a business environment. And you are able to align those activities with the company’s strategy by understanding your management’s needs. Lastly, you will use your expertise to critically analyse current advancements in the industry, differentiate between short-lived trends and realistic solutions, and advise senior management accordingly.

What you will learn from us

The master programme in Big Data Management prepares you for a career in one of the most important areas in future corporate environments.

• You will learn how to pre-process data, how to associate data from different sources, and how to analyse their relationships.
• You will learn about artificial intelligence for data analysis.
• You will evaluate the utility of these methods in various corporate scenarios.
• You will critically look at solution providers and understand the ethical, social, and security implications that emerge from big data management.
• You will deepen your management expertise and improve your analytical skills.

What are my prospects?

Large companies and high-growth companies invest heavily in building data management systems and structures. There are many opportunities here for qualified specialists. After graduation, for example, you can work as a ...

• Big Data Scientist
• Big Data Engineer
• BI Consultant