Online MBA
PG- Duration
- 2 Years
- Level
- Postgraduate
Business Analytics combines management decision-making with the data tools analysts use every day.
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Business Analyst
Bridge business needs and technology so projects solve the right problem.
Overview
Business analysts work out what an organisation actually needs before money is spent building it. They gather requirements, map processes and use data to recommend changes.
It is a strong fit for people who like both the business and the technical side and enjoy translating between them. The role appears in technology, consulting, banking, retail and public-sector projects.
What you'll do
- Interview stakeholders to understand goals and pain points
- Document requirements, user stories and process flows
- Analyse data to size problems and measure outcomes
- Work with developers and product owners through delivery
- Review results and recommend further improvements
Key skills
- Requirements gathering
- Process mapping
- SQL and Excel
- Data analysis
- Stakeholder management
- Documentation
- Critical thinking
Typical roles
- Business Analyst
- Product Analyst
- Process Improvement Analyst
- Functional Consultant
- Strategy Analyst
Job titles and responsibilities differ between organisations. Salaries vary by employer, city and experience.
How to get there
- 1Online MBA with a Business Analytics specialisation
- 2Online BBA followed by a Business & Data Analytics certificate programme
- 3Online BCA for a technical foundation before moving into analysis
From our catalogue
Courses that lead here
Online programmes that build the knowledge and skills this career draws on. Specialisation availability varies by university.
Online BBA
UG- Duration
- 3 Years
- Level
- Undergraduate
Gives an undergraduate grounding in how businesses run, which analysts draw on constantly.
Professional & Certificate Programs
Certificate- Duration
- Short term — weeks to months
- Level
- Certificate
A Business & Data Analytics certificate adds practical analysis skills on top of an existing degree.
Where to study
Universities offering these courses
Universities that offer one or more of the programmes above. Recognition, fees and specialisation availability are confirmed during counselling.
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