Data analyst

Also known as

Data quality analyst, operations analyst, systems analyst, data intelligence specialist, data and insights consultant, business intelligence analyst

AUT programmes

• Data Science Major - Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences

Work environment

• Usually work regular business hours
• Usually work in offices, and may travel locally
• Need to be methodical, accurate and identify and solve problems

Typical tasks

• Confer with clients to determine needs
• Collect archival data
• Analyse forecasting data to improve business decisions
• Analyse data to identify trends or relationships among variables
• Interpret research or operational data
• Write reports or evaluations
• Determine appropriate methods for data analysis
• Analyse data to inform operational decisions or activities

Salary information

Tips from AUT graduates

Outlook

What employers and industry want in graduates

Further study options

• Postgraduate Certificate in Computer and Information Sciences
• Postgraduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences
• Master of Computer and Information Sciences