Business analyst


A business analyst is a person who processes, interprets and documents business processes, products, services and software through analysis of data. The role of a business analyst is to ensure business efficiency increases through their knowledge of both IT and business function. Some tasks of a business analyst include creating detailed business analysis, budgeting and forecasting, planning and monitoring, variance analysis, pricing, reporting and defining business requirements for stakeholders. The business analyst role is applicable to four key areas/levels of business functions – operational, project, enterprise and competitive focuses. Each of these areas of business analysis have a significant impact on business performance, and assist in enhancing profitability and efficiency in all stages of the business process, and across all business functions.


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Information technology - Information technology is the use of computers to create, process, store, retrieve and exchange all kinds of data and information. IT forms part of information and communications technology.
International Institute of Business Analysis - The International Institute of Business Analysis is a professional association formed in October 2003 with the stated goal of supporting and promoting the discipline of business analysis.
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