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business analyst
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The Business Analyst conducts market analyses on the product line and the overall profitability of the business. Their role is to monitor and develop data quality metrics, and ensure that business data and reporting needs are met. Their responsibilities are providing leadership, training, coaching and guidance to junior staff, working closely with clients, technicians and managerial staff, allocating resources and maintaining cost efficiency, performing user acceptance testing, ensuring solutions meet business needs and requirements, managing projects, developing project plans, monitoring performance, and updating, implementing and maintaining procedures.

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Avg Pay: $84K
Jobs: 12,697
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Avg Pay: $82K
Jobs: 16,506

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  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Economics
    The number of occurrences matches with Business Analyst in our database.
    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,442Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Business Administration
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    Avg. Duration:47 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,453Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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    Avg. Duration:17 monthsAvg. Fees:$27,469Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Business Analyst and Other Important Info

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3.0 years
$83K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
2.55 years
Entry
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3
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