Business Analyst

Analyses business processes, identifies improvement opportunities, and supports strategic decisions using data-driven insights.

Career Overview

Growth Outlook: Very High

Business analysts evaluate organisational processes, gather data, perform trend analysis, assess performance gaps, and recommend solutions that improve productivity, cost efficiency, and operational quality. They work with stakeholders to document requirements and enhance workflows. They support digital transformation, automation, and strategic planning.

Top Skills

  • Business analytics
  • Requirements gathering
  • Reporting
  • Critical thinking
  • Data interpretation

Education Pathway

  • 12th Commerce/Science
  • BBA/BCom/BSc
  • MBA Business Analytics

Suggested UG Degrees

  • BBA
  • BCom
  • BSc Economics

PG / Advancement Options

  • MBA Business Analytics
  • PGDM Strategy

Also Known As

  • Corporate Analyst
  • Operational Analyst
  • Strategy Analyst
  • Process Analyst