State of the Industry

In fluctuating economic times, an organization’s ability to manage change through innovation is key to its success.

Business analysts translate the needs of the customer into new products and services. They assist businesses in implementing technology solutions in a cost-effective way by determining the requirements of a project or program and communicating them clearly to stakeholders, facilitators, and partners.

With its content based on the exigencies of recognized institutions such as PMI and IIBA, our Business Analyst in Information Technology program equips students with the skills to help organizations assess business processes and recommend solutions. Students acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the relevant subjects in this field such as fundamentals of project management, project tracking using JIRA, data manipulation using SQL, Agile Methodologies, the Scrum Framework, and other business analysis tools.

Professional benefits

Depending on their interests, graduates can choose to steer their career towards strategic planning, process design, systems analysis, business model analysis, technology efficiency or other more specific business functions. Common titles associated with business analyst jobs include business process analyst, data analyst, systems analyst, and IT business analyst.

With five years of experience in a business analyst role, you can move into senior business analyst roles or related roles with more responsibility such as product manager. With eight to ten years of experience, your career path can include positions such as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) or Chief Information Officer (CIO). You could also take on work as a consultant or branch out to start your own firm.