MBA

Big Data Management

With an MBA – Big Data Management, you’ll be a key figure in your company’s success.

Awarded by
Smart College Partner
Level
MBA
Duration
Full-Time: 12 Months,Part-Time I: 18 Months,Part-Time II: 24 Mon...
Start date
2024-07-31
Overview

Start your online MBA – Big Data Management

From finance to the health industry: thanks to the growth in data available to companies today, Big Data managers are now more in demand than ever. In the online MBA Big Data Management study programme, you’ll enhance your skills and learn how to use data efficiently. In doing so, you’ll familiarise yourself with the principles of information management and the methods of artificial intelligence. Over the course of your MBA specialising in Big Data Management, you'll develop a keen sense of how to beneficially integrate new technologies into your business environment. This will enable you to coordinate projects at the interface between top management, data engineering, and data analysis.

In order to best prepare you for the international job market, all of our study programmes are offered 100% in English. What are you waiting for?

Have you already completed a training course, studied at a university or gained work experience? At Smart College Partner you have the opportunity to get your previous achievements recognised, completely free of charge. By doing so, you can save valuable time and reduce tuition fees. 

Curriculum

What you will study

Over the course of the three semesters of your MBA specialising in Big Data, your studies will be extremely practice-oriented. You’ll develop all the relevant business skills you’ll need as a successful Big Data manager:

  • You’ll acquire in-depth technical expertise in strategy and operational corporate management.
  • You’ll enhance your soft skills and train your analytical talent.
  • You’ll learn how to prepare data for specific purposes, merge data from multiple sources and analyse data in the context of overarching relationships.
  • You’ll take a critical look at a variety of solutions and solution providers, taking into account ethical, social, and data protection issues.

Online Study Model Degree

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
90 ECTS credits

Language
English

Accreditation & Recognition

Accreditation
Accredited in line with German and European standards
ZFU 153413c
90 ECTS credits - English

Recognition
Your degree is Internationally recognised and can easily be transferred to another country

Study Duration

Study start
any time

Duration
18 - 36 months (depending on time model)

Admission

Entry requirements

The admissions documents must be provided in English or German. If they were not issued in one of these two languages, a translation is required. If you need to translate your documents, we can help refer you to our trusted translation partners.

General admission requirements

  • Completed, undergraduate degree with 180 ECTS credits
  • Your degree must be from a state or state-recognised higher education institution/university
  • You must have achieved a final grade of at least “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent in your previous undergraduate degree
  • Proof of at least one year’s professional work experience completed prior to the start of study programme. Work experience must have been gained after completion of your undergraduate studies


Work experience

  • Proof of at least one year’s qualified work experience completed prior to the start of the study programme (the work experience must be gained after the completion of your undergraduate studies).
  • You can provide us a translation of your employment contract and your pay slip or you can ask your company to fill out this form in English, sign it, apply the company stamp and send it to us:


Online degree saver programme

Apply for the online Degree Saver programme and receive a discount on your tuition fees. 

Please get in touch with our Study Advisory Team for more details. 

English language skills

Depending on your personal circumstances, you might be required to provide proof of your English language proficiency. Your skills would need to match the B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEF). 

We accept the following English language skills certificates*: 

  • TOEFL (minimum 80 points)* or 
  • IELTS (minimum Level 6)* or 
  • Duolingo English Test (minimum 95 points)*
  • PTE Academics (minimum 59 points)* or
  • Cambridge Certificate (minimum Grade B)* 

Is English your native language, or have you graduated from an English-speaking school or university? Then you do not need to prove your English language proficiency. 

Get in touch with our study advisors for more details. 

*Proof must not be older than five years.

After graduation

Where this programme can lead

The development of systems and structures in the field of data management is the focus of many growth-oriented companies across all industries. Once you’ve completed your degree, you could work as...

Big Data Scientist

Big data scientists take on tasks at the interface between mathematics, statistics, computer science, and management. In this function, they are responsible for using their company's data in a goal-oriented manner. In doing so, they take care of both the evaluation of data and its analysis in the context of business management interrelationships.




Big Data Engineer

The role of a data engineer involves many exciting challenges: As a data engineer, you generally ensure that data in your company is generated, stored, maintained, processed, and passed on in a targeted manner. You also take care of setting up and monitoring the hardware and software structure. Your tasks range from conception to purchasing and setting up the necessary components to deciding which software and services are to be implemented. 

BI Consultant

As a BI (Business Intelligence) consultant, you are responsible for preparing and transforming data so that it can be evaluated efficiently. You have a sure feeling for current trends, which you recognise quickly. You analyse customer behaviour and provide data-based fundamentals that support your company in future decisions. In doing so, you act as an important link between IT and other departments of your company.

These are examples of fields graduates of similar programmes work in. They are not a promise of employment or earnings.

Recognition

Recognition of previous achievements



Fees

Fees and payment options

Fees vary by programme and awarding body. Smart College offers interest-free monthly instalments, and merit-based partial scholarships of up to 30% for applicants who meet the criteria. An admissions adviser will confirm the exact fee and the eligibility conditions before you commit to anything.

Common questions

Questions applicants ask