The MSc Big Data Analytics is a perfectly structured programme that equips students with both the theoretical grounding and the practical skills concerning a broad range of topics related to Big Data Analytics. The focus of the programme is the extraction, analysis, exploitation and management of information from big data, using a variety of scientific techniques and software tools. A key aspect of the MSc is that its structure and learning outcomes are designed in conjunction with SAS, the global leaders in data analytics, whose data mining and business intelligence platform is widely used in academia and industry. The programme is designed for graduates in a STEM or Business subject, who want to gain the necessary background in Big Data Analytics, but also for data analysis professionals who want to expand their knowledge and skills in this specific discipline. Thus, this specific programme provides exciting career opportunities in academia or industry.