MSc in Big Data Management and Analytics
Offered by
Griffith College
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Dublin, Ireland
Course overview
The MSc in Big Data Management and Analytics equips students with specialist skills for careers in the data analytics industry. The programme covers big data analytics, deep learning and generative AI, parallel and distributed programming, cloud platforms, and machine learning. Includes 8 taught modules and a dissertation. Exit award: Postgraduate Diploma available at 60 ECTS.
What you will study
Big Data Analytics
Deep Learning and Generative AI
Parallel and Distributed Programming for Big Data
Cloud Platforms and Applications
Big Data Management
Data Mining and Machine Learning
Applied Data Science
Research Methods
Career opportunities
Data Scientist
Big Data Engineer
Data Analyst
Business Intelligence Manager
Machine Learning Engineer
Entry requirements
Academic requirement
2.2 Level 8 honours degree in Computing Science OR 2.2 Higher Diploma in Computing or related discipline, or international equivalent and/or relevant work experience. Dublin campus only.
Minimum CGPA
2.2
Scholarship tiers
Griffith College Bursary (GCB): €2,000 awarded to all offers + Academic Merit Scholarship (AMS): CGPA 2.7+ = €1,000 / CGPA 3.0+ = €1,500 / CGPA 3.5+ = €2,000
English language requirements
IELTS
6.5 overall, no component below 6.0
overall
PTE
55 overall, no component below 47
overall
TOEFL iBT
4.5 overall (Reading 4.0, Writing 4.0, Listening 4.5, Speaking 4.5)
overall
Duolingo
120-125 overall, no component below 105
overall
Documents required
Copy of Passport
Academic Transcripts
IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo Score Report
Bachelor's Degree Certificate
Updated CV / Résumé
Why study at GCD?
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Specialist skills in Hadoop, Lambda Architecture, Deep Learning, and Cloud platforms
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Emerging discipline with huge job opportunities in Dublin's tech sector
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Fully aligned with industry needs
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Exit award: Postgraduate Diploma in Big Data Management and Analytics available
€12,000/yr
€16,000/yr
★ Up to €4,000 scholarship
University
Griffith College
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
1 Year
Next intake
Sep 2026
Min CGPA
2.2
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