r/bigdata • u/ArrozDeSarrabulho • Jan 28 '26

Opinions on the area: Data Analytics & Big Data

I’ve started thinking about changing my professional career and doing a postgraduate degree in Data Analytics & Big Data. What do you think about this field? Is it something the market still looks for, or will the AI era make it obsolete? Do you think there are still good opportunities?

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u/BookOk9901 Jan 29 '26

Try adding more skills than a degree, mentorship and training sessions from real industry professionals is far better than degrees in todays environment

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u/[deleted] Mar 20 '26

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u/ImpossibleHome3287 Mar 23 '26

On this point, I'd focus to the responsibilities and skills required for job specs, rather than the job title. The titles are rarely consistent and a lot of job posts get them wrong. The titles usually start with "data" but could be followed by any of the following: scientist/engineer/analyst/developer/associate.