I want to know if there are online courses that also help with portfolio building (maybe some that include examples or tell you to look up a specific topic). I am just starting out with learning SQL and my current major is far from business analytics but I want to get an idea on how to use/apply what I’m learning with actual data. Or if you have course recommendations that can help build a portfolio after learning SQL and possibly Python or R.

I am currently pursuing my Master's in Business Analytics and I want to choose units that will actually come in handy after graduation. I am looking at the below units, and I am not sure which to choose. Any advice would be much appreciated. THANKS IN ADVANCE!!

1. Applied Project Management

2. Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies

3. Cloud Computing

4. Running Randomized Experiments

5. Enterprise Information Systems

6. Machine Learning

7. Open Source Tools and Scripting

8. Big Data in Marketing

I’ve read a lot of articles about Business Analytics and about Data Science. It seems that they both touch similar things but Business Analytics directly applies to how it affects a business while data science can be about that but also has to do with just data in general.

I’m curious on anyone’s opinion on which is better in the marketplace in terms of having an MS in Business Analytics vs MS in data science.

Hi everyone,
I'm currently planning to pursue an MBA in Business Analytics, and I'm looking to build some strong foundational and practical skills outside the classroom as well. I'm especially interested in certification courses that are:

• Well-recognized in the industry

• Practical and hands-on

• Useful for roles like data analyst, business analyst, product analyst, etc.

• Either free or reasonably priced

Some questions I had:

1. What are the most valuable certifications (in your experience) for someone in business analytics?

2. Should I focus more on tools (like Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Python) or concepts (like statistics,machine learning, data storytelling)?

3. Are there any particular platforms you'd recommend — like Coursera, edX, Udemy, IBM, Google, etc.?

Would love to hear what worked for you or others you know in this field! Thanks in advance 🙏

I’m debating between a degree in finance and business analytics. Business analytics will definitely be more difficult, but would it be worth it considering the saturation and competition of finance field? I also feel like the odds of getting a finance job with a business analytics degree is more than the odds of getting an analytics job with a finance degree.

Which field has the better outlook? Which industry is more enjoyable?

I am graduating with Bachelors in Social Work but am interested in becoming a business analyst and am on track to getting an associates in business this summer (which would allow me to transfer to a school to get a bachelors in BA, if needed). I am also doing datacamp practice to learn SQL and Python (and possibly R if I need it) and plan to finish by the end of the summer. I wanted to know if I have my social work degree, if it was possible to get an internship to be on track to become a business analyst or should I stick to learning the computer skills and then transferring to get a degree in business and from there get an internship?

Does anyone here know how good is EDHEC business school? Am thinking of applying for MSc Business Analytics there. Is it credible? How are my chances getting a job afterwards? (in France or international).

Those of you who got a Masters in Business Analytics, was it worth it? Did you get a pay increase or more job opportunities? Do you think it is necessary to get one?

I am about to graduate with a degree in Management Information Systems and got accepted into a program for MSBA. Curious if I should do it. Total program cost is 25k for two years.

Hey guys ! So I had applied for an MS in Business Analytics at both ESADE and ESSEC and have received acceptance from both.

The ESADE course is a 11 month course of MSc in Business Analytics while the ESSEC one is a MS in Data Science and Business Analytics.

Since my main priority is to get a job over there, which country / University would be a better option ? I've heard that ESSEC has the edge, but the ESADE program is upcoming as well. Also, is France a better place to study or Spain ?

Very stressed at the moment to decide as I've not able to get in touch with any alumni as well. Please lmk any tips or any comments on which would be a better option.

Thanks guys !

I’m currently applying for the Georgetown MSBA program straight out of college and am worrying about the need for these test scores. I talked with the academic advisor and he said it was fine if I didn’t have it, but I was just wondering how much it would strengthen my application. That being said, I’m 8 years younger from the average age of program and am Finance major.

I am BBA final year student for India recent got to know about business analyst I'm really interested to became a BA . I saw so many roadmaps I also learned BRD , FRD documents , power BI , charts I know its not enough, having domain knowledge is important but i don't have any domain knowledge and few youtubers are saying that you cant became a BA without experience. still I am confused

getting a BA job is very important for me for many reason.

my question are :

is it possible to get a job as BA in 5 months?

what is the roadmap?

getting BA Role without experience is possible?

what skills and tools should I learn?

should I do certifications? if yes suggest some best courses

it would be very helpful if you answer this question.

Hello,

I'm a MS in business Analytics graduate from Northeastern University, looking for someone to mentor me to get to my goal of working as a Business analyst.

I'm new to this field, with academic knowledge only and looking for someone with good enough knowledge in the industry to help me build a strong portfolio for the US Job market.

Dm me if you can mentor me. Thanks! ☺️

I got my linguistics bachelor degree and thinking about switching major to BA. Any graduate program recommend? I got sql and python learning certification from coursera, will school consider it as a part of application usually?

Recently I applied and got admitted to the M.Sc. business Analytics: operational research and risk analysis course by Manchester University and M.Sc. business analytics by the University of Edinburgh. I have a question regarding which one I should choose, what kind of options I have as a student for my placement and internships. I also have a question regarding the comparative difference in the quality of the program and its Market usability. Furthermore, I hope to land in consulting or tech for the initial stage and then probably go for a higher managerial position. Which college should I go for, considering my placement options, ease of life, cost of living and exposure opportunities?

Hello, I really want to know about the daily roles a business analytic does. Can you tell me the pros and cons of your job as well. I'm really weighing on starting my academic career in that field but would love more insight in on it. Thank you.

Has anyone applied to this program? I’m curious about your impression since it is new. If you were accepted please reach out!

Hey all, I am starting my master in business analytics in September of 2022. I graduated with a bachelors in civil engineering in early 2018 and have been working ever since. I’m interested in data and its applications. I’m a little worried to be doing a master after almost 4-5 yrs of work experience. How will that look on my CV after applying to data jobs? Will I be recruited for entry level positions? And what’s the job outlook like for someone with a background like mine and a master in business analytics? (Anyone with a similar story out there?)

Hello - If you were recently admitted to and plan to attend Georgetown's MS in Business Analytics program (Aug 2022-Dec 2023) a few of us have met online and created groups where we can all get to know each other and network since the bulk of the program is online. We are still considering whether or not to create a subreddit.

To join the Facebook group, follow the link here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gtownmsba22

The LinkedIn group can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9156226/

Hello all, I have started my master's in business analytics in fall'21.I am planning to do the industry-related certification.

I have 3 years of experience in sales and not as an analyst. I see folks discussing ECBA, Power BI, SQL, and scrum masters certification.

I have zero knowledge on SQL and do I need to know SQL to land BA jobs?

where can I study these courses? kindly suggest

I’m soon to take Business Analytics as a major and I am wondering if there are any advice I could get here. I’m still going to take GE’s first but I’m pretty worried of it’s difficulty in the future!

Anything will be greatly appreciated !!!!!

I’ve recently discovered that I have an interest in analytics and learning the skills involved, but this was only after I completed a traditional MBA program. Is it worth pursuing an MS in BA, or should I just self-teach those skills and programming and try to get on real world projects utilizing them?

What do you guys say? I have two answers one sounds so robotic and straight tie, and the other one I talk about a predictive analytics tv show and book. Just curious to what other people answer, I would like to just answer bc data is kool and leave it it at that but I guess I have to talk more ugh

Hi, I was just accepted to the University of Washington MSBA program and am wondering if anyone is in or has completed this program and has any feedback? One concern i have is about the potential lack of analytical rigour, but I am not sure if this is warranted.

I graduated from an MBA program two years ago and started working at a startup in the operations team. Then I switched over to the BizOps team a year ago. I’m trying to better understand if this is a team I should stay with and grow or if I should switch over to a different team with better career growth. Long term I’m looking to develop skills needed to start my own startup. Was also thinking of product management. What I like about the BizOps team is using analytics and being able to see all parts of the business.

I'm going to attend a video interview from Msc Business Analytics at Imperial College London and am quite worried about the quantitative question. I have a few days to prepare, any recommendations for preparation? i.e website/youtube/e-book etcetc