Degree RNCP Level 7 qualification — Bac+5/6
Entry Level Bac+3, Bac+4 or Bac+5
Format Full-time & Work-study
Languages French & English
Campuses Paris-Villejuif
Intake November
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RNCP Level 7 qualification
Large-scale Data Infrastructure and Processing Expert
 
Eduniversal 5 Palmes of Excellence
Ranked #3 Master's in Big Data & Data Science in France
2026
  • Degree Awarded:
    Master of Science in Data Engineering & Cloud Computing (5 or 6 years of higher education) – RNCP Level 7 – Expert in infrastructure and big data processing
    Entry Level:
    Bac+3, Bac+4, Bac+5
    Format:
    Initial training
    Language:
    English & French
    Location:
    Paris-Villejuif
  • Our programme is ranked 3rd amongst Master’s, MS & MBA programmes in Big Data & Data Science in France

A five-year course following the A-levels, with the final two years spent on a work-study scheme – Taught in French and English

Niveau d'entrée

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Itinerary

Qualification

3 years’ higher education – 4 years’ higher education – 5 years’ higher education
8 SKILLS MODULES
120 ECTS credits
Master of Science in ‘Data Engineering & Cloud Computing (Bac+5/6)’
(RNCP Level 7)

Format

  • Start-of-term seminar
  • Boarding for aivancity
  • One certification per year from among those recognised in the industry (AWS, Microsoft Azure, etc.)
  • A one-week study trip with additional costs
  • Tutorials: projects, professional dissertation and career (31 hours)
  • Work-study scheme available for both years
  • From November to November: 3 weeks in a company and 1 week of classes

1 or 2 years to become a data engineer

Year 1 (60 ECTS credits)
Understanding Data Engineering – How to manage a data project – Preparing for big data
Module 1: Data analytics & programming
  • Data Project Modelling and Design
  • An Introduction to Databases
  • Advanced Relational Databases
  • Data Analysis and Visualisation
Module 2: Distributed Data Systems
  • Distributed Algorithms
  • Cloud Environment with Azure
Block 3: Data Computing
  • Project Management
  • Cloud Computing on AWS
  • Machine Learning
Block 4: Data-Driven Strategy
  • Web Security
  • Data Laws and Regulations
Year 2 (60 ECTS credits)
Mastering cloud tools – Leading a big data project – Understanding the big data ecosystem
Module 1: Big Data Management
  • The Theory of Big Data in Scala Programming
  • Big Data in Practice: HDFS & Spark
Block 2: Large-Scale Data Services
  • Cloud Engineering on GCP
  • Data Pipeline
Block 3: Cloud Innovations
  • NoSQL Databases
  • Inteligent Engineering
  • Data Security & Cryptography
Block 4: Cloud Data & Society
  • Green Computing
  • Data Ethics
  • Data Governance
A state-recognised professional qualification registered with the RNCP (National Register of Professional Qualifications) under number 37763 (19 July 2023) at level 7 (equivalent to a bac+5/6): ‘Expert in Infrastructure and Big Data Processing’. It is possible to obtain this certification in modules: please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.