Business analytics is where business meets data
science. Business analysts make extensive use of data,
statistical and quantitative analysis, explanatory and
predictive modeling, and fact-based management to drive
decision-making. A business analyst assists in the
development of processes, products, and marketing
strategies by utilizing their skills in data interpretation.
In collaboration with managers, information
technology, and stakeholders, business analysts improve
company practices through the development of systems
and solutions. They work to solve problems and
requirements by analyzing user needs, and developing
measurements to evaluate the adequacy of existing
systems and processes. Business analytics is a fast-
growing field experiencing high growth and high demand,
career options can span a variety of fields from insurance and
finance to operations, marketing, and education.
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ISDS – Business Analytics
Average Salary & Trajectory*
Mid-Level
Entry-Level
Senior-Level
$88,000 annually
$102,000 annually
$171,000 annually
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O*Net Keywords:
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Management Analyst
O*Net Keywords:
• Computer Systems
Analyst
Roles:
• Management Analyst
• IT Director
Roles:
• Director of Analytics and
Business Intelligence
*Note: Salaries are highly dependent on location, company type, and candidate experience/education. For the purposes of this guide we are providing average
starting salaries as determined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), overall average salaries as determined by the U.S Bureau of Labor
Statistics (BLS), as well as supplemental information found from various industry-specific sources.
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• Business Analyst
• Systems Analyst
• Business Systems Analyst
• Market Research Analyst
• Business Data Analyst
• HR Data Analyst
• Program/Project Manager
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Senior Business Analyst
• Business Analytics and
Optimization Consultant
• Manager, Business
Analytics
• IT Director
• Director of Analytics and
Business Intelligence
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Skills/Experience Suggested:
Professional Certifications:
• Experience with database management,
reporting, and environment software
• Knowledge of object or component oriented
development software
• Familiarity with analytical and access software
• Knowledge of data warehousing and data mining
software
• Strong analytical skills, excellent communication
and presentation skills, ability to translate
business needs into technical terms, strong
conflict resolution, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to use deductive and inductive reasoning
skills to make decisions
• Experience in predictive modeling, forecasting,
business intelligence, and data visualization
Advanced Degrees:
• Master of Business Administration in
Business Analytics
• Master of Science in Business Analytics
• Master of Science in Data Science
• PhD in Business Analytics
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• Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
• Certification in Business Data Analytics (CBDA)
• Professional in Business Analytics Certification
• Certified Business Intelligence Professional
• Certification of Competency in Business Analysis
• SAS Certified Statistical Business Analyst:
Regression and Modeling Credential
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Professional Associations:
• International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)
• Association of Business Process Management
Professionals International
• Institute for Operations Research and the
Management of Sciences (INFORMS)
• The Data Warehousing Institute (TDWI)
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Campus Resources:
• Business and Data Analytics Club (BDAC)
Industry Research & Tools:
Job & Internship Search Sites:
Employers Hiring CSUF Business Graduates:
• Fullerton.firsthand.co – Login with your CSUF
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• International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)
• The Data Warehousing Institute (TDWI)
• Dice.com
• What Can I Do With this Major?
• Career One Stop
• Titan Connection
• Dice.com
• ICrunchData.com
• Indeed.com
• Fullerton.joinhandshake.com
• LinkedIn.com
• Fullerton.firsthand.co
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Updated:
January 2024
ISDS – Business Analytics
