Business
Analyst Careers
Expand your horizons – start a career as a Business
Analyst!
As
a Business Analyst, you are a fully participating member of a consulting
or
project team. You are expected to contribute ideas, opinions
and new information.
Working with experienced managers and
consultants, Business Analysts develop
models, perform complex
analyses, and work on research assignments. Business
Analysts
often travel while on assignments, undertaking a broad range of activities
while gaining exposure to the business world. They may also
participate in
marketing activities and the preparation of
proposals for new product opportunities
and business requirements
for information systems.
There is no single model or standard for a
Business Analysts. They are a diverse
group, with superior
intellectual and communication skills. Most Business Analysts
find employment immediately after graduating college with
undergraduate degrees
in fields that include business,
engineering, and the liberal arts. Relevant work
experience also
is very important. For some positions, majors in Information
Technology, Information Systems or graduate degrees are preferred.
Areas of
study focus on mastering the skills required to:
-
Analyze financial statements and interpret annual reports
- Gather
strategic business information
- Review and document business
processes
- Prepare detailed business systems requirements
-
Coordinate with Information Technology professionals
There are
numerous technical institutions offering specialized training for Business
Analysts. Many of these schools partner with software vendors and
offer
graduates industry standard certifications such as MCSD - Microsoft
Certified
Solution Developer, and MCAD - Microsoft Certified
Application Developer.
Advance your career and turn your dreams
into reality as an information
technology professional. Your
future starts today as a Business Analyst!
