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Business Analyst
Studies how a business currently works and identifies specific, practical changes to processes, systems, or data that would improve it.
Also known as: BA, Systems Analyst
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Interviews staff and studies workflows or IT systems to find where a business is losing time, money, or accuracy. Documents requirements for a fix, whether that's a new software feature, a changed process, or a reporting improvement, and works with both business teams and technical teams to get it implemented. Builds reports and dashboards to track whether the change actually worked.
Typical work environment
Office-based, usually embedded within a specific department (finance, operations, IT) of a mid-size or large company, working closely with both non-technical staff and developers.
Typical entry point
Junior business analyst or graduate analyst role in a corporate or IT department
Relevant subjects
Core
Business Studies
Also relevant
MathematicsComputer ScienceEconomics
Relevant interests
Core
Business
Also relevant
AI / DataResearch
Useful skills
Data analysis· AdvancedExcel· AdvancedCommunication· IntermediateProblem solving· IntermediateAnalytical thinking· Advanced
These are useful, relevant skills to build over time — not a checklist you need to already have.
Common education routes
Bachelor's degree—Business Administration (BBA/MBA)Primary route
Bachelor's degree—EconomicsCommon route
Bachelor's degree—Information TechnologyCommon route
Bachelor's degree—Commerce (B.Com/M.Com)Common route
These are common routes in, not the only path — and not a university or course recommendation.
Career characteristics
High job securityRemote-work friendly
General tendencies for this career, not a guarantee — actual roles vary by employer and location.
Industries
SoftwareBankingConsultingGovernmentRetail
Tags
Non-STEMAnalyticalOffice-based
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