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


Enrol for your online study programme by 20th of April and save €3,333 on your tuition fees. *
Coupon code: CHANCE21
*You can start your studies at a later date.
Enrol for your online study programme by 20th of April and save €3,333 on your tuition fees. *
Coupon code: CHANCE21
*You can start your studies at a later date.
Start your 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?
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100% flexibleYou decide where and when you want to study
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Versatile & InnovativeYour digital learning journey with personal support!
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Top-level educationFirst-class study programmes with a recommendation rate of 97%
All the facts and figures about your study programme at a glance
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Study modelMaster of Business Administration (MBA)90 ECTSLanguage: English
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Duration of studyRegular study period 18 monthsDifferent time modelsStart your studies at anytime
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Tuition feesStarting from 329 euro per month
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Accreditation90 ECTS - EnglishAR-Siegel, ZFU 153413
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AdmissionCompleted undergraduate degree
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Reduce your study feesReduce fees by getting your previous achievements recognisedThe costs of your studies are usually tax-deductible
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Course overview
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.
- Also, you’ll learn how to prepare data for specific purposes, merge data from multiple sources and analyse data in the context of overarching relationships.
- In addition, you’ll take a critical look at a variety of solutions and solution providers, taking into account ethical, social, and data protection issues.
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Your MBA - Big Data Management career outlook
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.
Study models & fees for your MBA - Big Data Management
Full-time study is not always easy to manage, depending on your personal or professional situation. That’s why we’ve developed part-time programmes that offer flexible and extended study periods for all of our courses. This way, you can study alongside your job or in your free time, wherever you want. The various models are all identical in content. We will adapt your tuition fees to suit your programme model. If you choose the part-time option, your weekly study workload will be reduced.
Worried you won’t finish your degree in the designated time? No problem! We have the right programme model for you. If you realise that you’ll need more time, you can simply change to a different time model by giving three months’ notice to the end of the month. Here are our various programme models:
Full-Time
Duration 18 Months
Perfect for students who want to hit the ground running and shorten the period of study by increasing their studying pace.
Part-Time I
Duration 24 Months
Excellent for talented all-rounders who want to give their studies everything they’ve got while holding down a job and keeping down their monthly costs at the same time.
Part-Time II
Duration 36 Months
Ideal for students who would like to take their time completing their course on top of their job and everyday life and keep down the monthly costs of their studies.
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Earn a Dual Degree.
With the IU and LSBU (London South Bank University) dual degree track, you get a unique opportunity – graduate with both a German and a British graduation certificate, without any extra academic requirements. The study programmes at IU and at LSBU are coordinated and therefore equivalent to each other.
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Teaching and study material
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Marking of your end-of-module exams
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Free 4-week trial
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Online tutorials and guidance from tutors
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Use of the online campus
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Individual study coaching
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Online exams
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No charge for extension of course duration
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Career coaching
Recognition of previous achievements
Have you already completed a training course, studied at a university or gained work experience? Then you have the opportunity to get your previous achievements recognised. By doing so, you save time and tuition fees – namely €30 per recognised ECTS point.
- Shortening your period of study: Skip individual modules or whole semesters!
- Save on tuition fees: You’ll save €30 for every recognised ECTS point.
Even before you apply for an online study programme, we’ll gladly check whether we can take your previous achievements into account: 100% online, no strings attached. Simply fill in our online recognition form.
Send an email to study@iu.org to find out which previous achievements you can get recognised.Make sure you send your application before the end of your 1-month trial. You can get your previous achievements recognised during your studies. However, we can no longer grant you a cost reduction after the end of the trial month.

Entry requirements
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Your studies are flexible and 100% online
Schedule when you want to learn and study 100% online. At IU you have the possibility to complete your degree fully from home, whether full-time or part-time. You can even take your exams online whenever it suits you.
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Accredited & Globally recognised
IU is accredited and certified with a seal of approval from the German Accreditation Council. All IU study programmes, materials, and services meet high internal and external quality standards, which are regularly reviewed and updated.
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You gain full support
We provide you with innovative learning tools, digital study material, tutorial videos, student advice and support, and forums to exchange with other students. You also have 24/7 access to our large online library. Your tutors are always available to answer your questions. Our study coaches are also available to help at any time.
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The ideal mix of theory & practice
Our programmes provide you with essential theoretical knowledge and focus, above all, on practice-oriented studies designed to best prepare you for your future career. Thanks to our great variety of specialisations you can specialise in the specific areas that match your personal goals.
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You’ll find all of the important information about your study programme and IU in your personal brochure.
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