Overview

Erasmus Mundus in Information Technologies for Business Intelligence (It4bi - Dc) from Polytechnic University of Catalonia is designed to develop research excellence in this broad scope of fields. Its main objective is to train computer scientists who understand and help develop the strategies of modern enterprise decision makers. IT4BI-DC is a continuation of the EMMC “Information Technologies for Business Intelligence” (IT4BI).

Careers

It will prepare the graduates both for a BI research career and, equally important, for a BI career in the ICT or services industry, or in public services. This is achieved through a strong interdisciplinary combination of excellent researchers from full partners and leading associated partners from industry, academia, and public institutions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research-specific courses

Innovation and entrepreneurship courses

Methodological and communication courses

Language courses

Knowledge dissemination through mandatory conference presentations and journal publication, allowing candidates to present and confront their findings, thereby familiarising themselves with essential practices such as peer-review and public debating.

External cooperation, ensuring that the candidate participate actively in another research environment outside his/her home and host universities.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Deadline: December 11th

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Business Intelligence Business Information Systems Software Engineering View 4 other PhDs in Software Engineering in Spain

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Cover letter (stating your interest, your possibilities in the Doctorate, and anything you consider relevant to know for the Selection Committee)

Passport

Photo (passport size)

CV

Bachelor and master certificates (adding at least 300 ECTS)

Official transcripts

Proof of English proficiency

Proof of contracts

Students have been awarded the equivalent of 300 ECTS of studies with a major in computer science, from an accredited university. At least, 60 of those ECTS must correspond to a Master's degree.

Students must be able to demonstrate proficiency in English by means of an internationally recognised test equivalent to level C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). These tests include, e.g., Cambridge English First A, IELTS (academic) 7.0, TOEFL (paper based) 637, TOEFL (computer based) 270, TOEFL (Internet based) 95, etc.

Tuition Fee

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International

7200 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7200 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

7200 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7200 EUR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Barcelona

770 - 1360 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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