Business Analyst

Background

A Business Analyst examines how organisations work and finds ways to improve them. They gather information from different departments, understand what problems need solving, and recommend solutions using data and analysis. They might work on anything from improving customer service processes to implementing new software systems.

Similar Roles

Data Analyst

Systems Analyst

Lessons to help you on this path

Next Step Roles

Senior Business Analyst→Business Systems Manager→Solutions Architect→Management Consultant

Publications

Harvard Business ReviewBusiness Analyst Times

Books

The Lean StartupBusiness Analysis FundamentalsThinkingFast and Slow

Movies

The Social NetworkMoneyball

Key Figures

Sheryl SandbergSatya NadellaMarissa MayerSundar Pichai

Classification

SIC Code8742, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference658.4, 5.3For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Systems AnalystRequirements AnalystBusiness Systems AnalystData Analyst

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