Program overview
The Big Data Technology and Engineering program is a graduate-level program under the Electronic Information category. It focuses on collecting, storing, processing, and analyzing massive datasets. Core courses include: distributed systems (e.g., Hadoop, Spark), data mining and machine learning, databases and data warehouses, data visualization, and cloud computing technologies. You'll work with tools like Python, R, and SQL, and learn how to design data pipelines and optimize algorithms. This program is ideal for students who enjoy math and programming and love discovering patterns in data. Chinese universities have a strong practical focus in this field—many partner with companies like Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu to provide real-world projects and internships. For example, Tsinghua, Zhejiang University, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University have dedicated big data labs where students can access industry-grade data platforms.