Studying Big Data & Analytics at EAE Barcelona: a transformative experience

For Delfina Portorreal, pursuing the Master’s in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at EAE Barcelona was an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the entrepreneurial world and to explore not only its technical aspects, but also everything involved in developing an idea and navigating the process of starting a business. Throughout the programme, he particularly highlights the support of the faculty, the development of an innovative mindset, and the exchange of perspectives with classmates from different countries.

“The experience of studying the Master’s in Entrepreneurship and Innovation allowed me to gain an in-depth understanding of the entrepreneurial world alongside highly experienced professors.”

Understanding What Entrepreneurship Really Involves

One of the aspects Delfina values most about the Master’s is what she learned from the faculty. Beyond sharing technical knowledge, the professors offered students their perspective on the challenges and key considerations involved in every entrepreneur’s journey.

For her, this approach provided a broader understanding of entrepreneurship, combining the knowledge needed to develop a project with a more practical understanding of what it takes to bring it to life.

“The professors shared not only technical knowledge with us, but also key insights into what the entrepreneurial journey really involves.”

This approach made the learning experience go beyond simply acquiring concepts, offering a view of entrepreneurship closely connected to the decisions, creativity, and challenges involved in developing new initiatives.

Developing an Innovative, Creative and Entrepreneurial Mindset

Her time on the Master’s in Entrepreneurship and Innovation also marked a period of both professional and personal change for Delfina. Throughout the programme, she particularly highlights the support she received in developing a mindset focused on innovation and entrepreneurship.

“It was a period of significant professional and personal transformation, as we were supported in developing an innovative, creative, and entrepreneurial mindset.”

For Delfina, developing this mindset was an important part of her experience. Creativity and innovation were presented not only as concepts linked to starting a business, but also as a way of approaching projects and exploring new possibilities.

A Global Perspective Through Classmates from Different Countries

Another element that enriched her experience at EAE Barcelona was the diversity of backgrounds represented in the classroom. Sharing knowledge and experiences with classmates from different countries gave her the opportunity to gain insight into a range of economic, social, and cultural realities.

“Having the opportunity to share knowledge with classmates from different countries gave us a more global perspective on what happens in each context, shaped by its economy, society, and culture.”

This exchange brought different perspectives to the learning experience and helped her understand that entrepreneurship can take different forms depending on the context in which each project is developed. For Delfina, this diversity broadened her perspective and enriched the discussions and learning that emerged throughout the Master’s programme.

From an Entrepreneurial Idea to the Knowledge Needed to Develop It

At the end of the programme, Delfina particularly highlights the knowledge gained by those who begin the Master’s with an interest in entrepreneurship. In her view, the programme can be especially valuable both for those looking to launch a new venture and for those who already have a business and want to continue developing it.

“If you start the Master’s with the spark to become an entrepreneur, you’ll undoubtedly leave with the knowledge you need to launch your own business or improve the one you already have.”

Her experience on the Master's Degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at EAE Barcelona was therefore shaped by learning about the world of entrepreneurship, developing an innovative and creative mindset, and engaging with classmates from different countries. Together, these elements contributed to a transformation that Delfina describes as both professional and personal.