Business Analyst
Business analysts investigate situations and problems to find improvements for businesses. On a day to day basis a business analyst may speak to managers to learn what their business needs are, write down what the business does and how, analyse your findings to suggest changes and improvements, explain the possible effects of changes, such as the costs, benefits and risks, agree the best way to make changes and much more.
HOW TO BECOME A BUSINESS ANALYST
The main routes to get into this role are :
University- by starting with a foundation degree in the relevant field.
An apprenticeship- by completing a business related apprenticeship.
Direct application- you can apply directly for jobs if you've got several years' experience in project management, consulting or IT.
UNIVERSITY OPTIONS
You will usually need around 2-3 a levels to complete a relevant foundation degree. Any degree that teaches analytical skills can be useful for this role.
Some employers may prefer you to have a degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject, such as:
Business information systems
Business management
Computing and systems development
Computer science
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APPRENTICESHIP OPTIONS
You could gain some of the skills and knowledge needed for this role through an apprenticeship like a:
Business analyst higher apprenticeship
Project management higher or degree apprenticeship (a local company who offers this is Victrex)
Apprenticeship usally require you to take an interview in order to get the role.
Apprenticeship Finders
https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
Interview Help
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