Business analyst

Also known as

BA, senior business analyst, financial business analyst, projects business analyst, HR business analyst

AUT programmes

• Information Systems Major - Bachelor of Business
• International Business and Strategy - Bachelor of Business

Work environment

• Usually work regular business hours but may work evenings or weekends
• Usually work in offices and may travel locally and nationally
• Need to be logical, methodical and communicate well

Typical tasks

• Analyse business trends
• Consult with organisational staff
• Document business requirements
• Review and analyse budgets
• Estimate costs and savings
• Write business cases and simplify technical information
• Implement new business solutions like software
• Identify issues, risks and benefits of olutions
• Present data to businesses
• Recommend business solutions

Salary information

Tips from AUT graduates

Outlook

What employers and industry want in graduates

Further study options

• Postgraduate Certificate in Business
• Master of Business
• Master of Analytics