Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in Big Data Management and Analytics (BDMA)

The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree Programme in Big Data Management and Analytics (BDMA) is an international postgraduate program designed to cover foundational and advanced aspects of Business Intelligence (BI) and Big Data (BD). Jointly delivered by a consortium of leading European academic institutions—including Université Libre de Bruxelles, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, TU Eindhoven, CentraleSupélec, and Università degli Studi di Padova—the curriculum bridges the gap between data engineering, business process analytics, and machine learning. Spanning four semesters (120 ECTS total), the programme homogenizes core competencies in data management during its initial year before offering specialized academic tracks in the second year. Students can tailor their learning path toward Business Process Analytics, Decision Support and Analytics, or Statistics and Deep Learning. The curriculum culminates in a Master's thesis project that integrates technical, ethical, and business innovation skills. Graduates are equipped to solve modern data-driven challenges in industry or pursue doctoral research opportunities. Throughout their studies, participants benefit from strong industry connections, computer facilities, software resources, research networks, and direct exposure to diverse European academic and cultural environments.