Data Analyst vs Business Analyst | Which Is Right For You?
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- Опубликовано: 2 июл 2024
- Business Analysts and Data Analysts are some of the most sought after jobs in the data world. Both share similar work, but the responsibilities can be quite different. Let's take a look at these two positions and see which one is right for you!
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Honestly in real life I feel BA DA QA and PM are now combined into one BA role
I agree. Thats my current experience as well
Sure those who give me thumb up here currently work as BA or know BA role really well cuz we all know nowadays the huge expectation are put on BA shoulder lol we should collectively ask for RAISE for this role
@@dereklly true… but what would be a reasonable range? I don’t know the answer tbh…
Indeed, I study Business Analytics and I actually also do everything a 'data analist' does according to this video (as well as what the business analist does according to this video)
couldn’t agree more, thats why it is important to join a big and established tech org if you want to specialize in a single role.
Alex i'm self learning to break into this field and your videos ease my learning-curve anxiety by a ton. You're awesome, thanks for what you do.
That genuinely makes me happy to hear - definitely motivates me to keep going!
hello. any updates?
Hi
@@ematabacu6638 do you owe any debts?
@@AlexTheAnalyst Thanks for the video ... would like to ask which career path has more opportunity BA or DA?
Thanks for sharing your ideas. Those two tracks are in my consideration for my master degree and now, I feel that data scientist would be a good choice because I have a bachelor degree with business and DA can provide me with more technical skills .
You’re amazing. You compile information that is out there on the internet but only someone in the industry can properly dissect and answer questions and nuances for. It’s the knowledge we seek
Super glad to hear your find it helpful!
@@AlexTheAnalyst
Difference between corporate speak, professor speak, and field level speak. People in the nitty gritty of things who have well rounded experiences on their back can provide the most nuance.
Short, sweet, and saving tons of people. I've been being told generalized data analytics is where people should be going, but Business Analytics is where a lot of people intend to go. Thanks for the foresight!
Thank you so much for these beneficial videos! My summer holiday has just started and I already started taking different courses related to data analytics. Especially this video helped me a lot to choose the right track for myself which will be business analytics😊
That's the exact information I was looking for, thanks a ton, Alex!
You’re most welcome! Thanks for watching!
@@AlexTheAnalyst Can you please tell me what tools/software does a person uses on a daily basis as a Business Analyst? I will be starting my MS at Arizona State University this fall and want to learn about the tools before starting my graduation. Thank you.
@@sopandeole7 did you get the answer?? If yes, can you share with me?
******************************* To the Point, and Exact info. Dot. No bluff, no garbage. Just to the Point. **** Impressed bro.**
5 Secs before the video ended I knew you earned my sub.
I'm currently completing my Masters in accounting and somehow fell in love with data science and data analysis. So naturally I fell in love with your channel. I hope I can mix the two and do something great.
Get your analytics training then go into FP&A, you will set yourself apart. However, in FP&A, you will need experience with budgeting and forecasting tools as well, like: Adaptive Planning, Hyperion or Cognos..etc. If you want to stick with Accounting, then look into Audit and Forensics, analytics is reshaping those areas. Corporate Accounting, not so much. Plus Forensics is a hot field and experienced practitioners can make upwards of $150/hr to $250/hr on some big cases.
@@als4515 is bachelor business data analytics worth it
Thank you so much for the video!
I am happy I found your channel in recommendations :)
This is why the Rutgers BAIT (Business Analytics and Information Technology) major is so great. It combines the skills you need to become both a Business Analyst and a Data Analyst into one major.
You just explained what I was looking for in the most simplest way.
Thank you Alex🙂👍
thanks to youtube for recommending this channel to me. You really gave me a vision.Thanks :)
veera sekhar super glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Oh thank you for making me understand the difference between and how they come together
I’ve always thought of a business analyst as the bridge between technology side and the business units/clients.
In the world of software or apps, I can certify that this is the case. I think it depends on what your delivery is. For me, the business analyst is that bridge. In my case, I am required to have data modeling skills, Tableau/PowerBI/Qliksense skills and even programming skills (which covers a more large span than what actual data analyst should focus on: Java, C#, Web languages, etc.). While I'm responsible for conveying the requirements to the project team, I also need to perform the solution testing and to deeply analyze data.
Is this annual salary or monthly?
@@antonijegaric1910 must be annual (in terms of dollars)
I think you are correct. All the jobs that I find for Business analyst are looking for someone has background in IT.
I agree. I'm in a role of IT Business Analyst for a bigger county govt. My focus is the financial modules of an ERP, so I definitely feel like I pull from both sides of what Alex is talking about. It helps salary-wise. :-)
Well you just made me subscribe. Amazing content!!!
Crazy question - have you ever heard of a Biologist switching over to Data Analytics? From what you've discussed, there is a lot of cross-over in the thought process: identify a question/ problem, collecting and organizing data, using software to make sense of it, and then visualize/ explain it. I can imagine there'd probably be applications on Bioinformatics as well. Thanks!
In my opinion that's totally doable, I know people who landed a job as a Data analyst even after getting their BSC in Biology and or Psychology. It's just matter of learning few new tools and being proficient in SQL and one BI tool like Tableau.
@@Mostafizur_rahman188 is a bachelors in business data analytics worth it ? Can I do CS masters after it
Not as preposterous as a Journalism grad to any analytics.
@@MrGuggisberg huh can u elaborate? Are u saying data analytics is less valuable then journalism
This was clear and to the point. Thank you Alex
Superb brother. Clinical presentation of the technical aspects of the job roles.
👌👌👌👌👌👌
Thanks for outlining the difference
Exactly what I was trying to decide.
Wow this is so helpful!! Thank you so much🤩
thank you so much that what I am looking for straight to the point information and simple easy presenting in 4 minutes yes please. now I am a new subscriber keep it up. thanks, youtube for the recommendation.
One of the reasons I am pursuing a DA Position is because I love technical and mentally stimulating work. I enjoy things that cause me to thing, no matter how tedious. I don’t like work that I can easily go on autopilot to do. And also, learning the tech side is really, really fulfilling! Thanks for this insight. I feel like this would be a good fit for me.
So, how did it go???
@@iliovininino I'm curious too
How did it go?
This is literally my first comment on any RUclips video. I had to go out of my way and thank you for your videos.
I'm a BA (first year) that was hired internally within the company i work for and i have always struggled with even the basic functions of excel - I've been on the hunt of trying to figure out which way is best for me to grow, whether enrolling in masters degree, taking on certificates etc etc.. Your videos are making it a lot easier for me to make decisions and i hope you know you're probably doing the same thing to thousands of people out there - great work and keep it up :)
Hey Ahmed, that means so much to me! Thank you! Congratulations on your new position - I hope it's going awesome :D
What did you do? A course?
How is it going? What certifications did you do? Still an analyst?
I think every company has its own labelling to their positions, and I think it is not black and white
Just want you to know you have been extremely helpful to me with your videos..I appreciate it.
That makes me super happy to hear that. Thanks for the words of encouragement!
Thanks King. The video i have been looking for..
Many business schools teach their students R/Python, Tableau/Power BI, Data Modeling, and Excel as part of their business analytics major. Just thought I should let you know since your Skills slide could make you think otherwise. Great video and thanks for explaining the difference!
Same, I have a degree in Business Analytics. I learned to use Python, Excel, Salesforce, R, Power BI, Tableau and a good understanding of Statistics
Wow I love this channel, cheers from Ecuador.
Cheers from the States! Thanks for watching my friend.
Such great talk on this topic. It is really helpful as analyst.
Great and brief explanation! Thanks!
Thank you for this ... haven't been able to explain this in words
Do we need high level math like calculus and trigonometry in these both (in studies and in practical job)???
This was so helpful thank you Alex!
Thank you Alex for your nice information. Many many good wishes to you.
You're awesome, thanks for your valued sharing
I love you brother... You're well versed in data analysis
Thank you for your post. And you are spot on. I am a clinical business system analyst lead. and part of our requirements are creating the business requirements, functional requirements and non functional requirements. We do not solution that is for the data Analysts. However in Dallas the mid level is around 75k I am at 117K. However I am the clinical lead and been performing this roll starting in 2006. Again thank you for the post
So smile and clear... Nice video 👍🏼
Thank you so much for this guidance 😊
Great video!
thanks for the sharing 😄
Muchas gracias, excelente video!!!
Well elaborated
Wow loved this video. So informative.
Very nice video. To the point!
Great one @Alex
Perfect as usual 🙏👌
This is what i need and its on my recommendation,
Makes sense to train to be a data analyst, but be open to business analyst roles as well (assuming one has the soft skills as well).
Thanks a lot love...you just helped me found my purpose
So simple , so good !
Thank you soo much for this information
Very useful.
Thank you.
Thank you for this, I'm a BA who wants to switch to a DA in a few months, so this helps me think of how to make my resume look more appealing.
This is my journey as well. I am tired of being a BA and need new challenges and better income to be perfectly honest.
My work is a mix with of both as a data analyst. But is really nice to see the differences.
Hi Lan.whats your social media handle? Linked in or maybe Twitter id like to contact you
Hi @@AnnVuyanzii sure! You can find my linked in with my email lanyendaonguyen@gmail.com
Thanks for you channel Alex, I'm a real fan! BTW I'm actually taking a degree in business analytics, and we are pretty tech focused actually with lectures in python with use of pandas, numpy etc. We also learning about databases working with MySQL and working with html to create websites to present the info from a database. Data analyst sounds awesome to me so I hope I can go both ways after I'm done :) Just started on the udemy courses you have recommended, I will try to go though as much as I can throughout the summer! Cheers
Hi! I'm currently in the process of selecting universities for my BA degree and I really hope to find a program that's tech-focused. May I ask at what university you study?
@@dynamitethunderstruck8723 Hi, I study at BI Norwegian business school. The BA has currently been changed to “Data Science of business”, which I’m very happy about
Great explanation 👍 well done
It's really helpful. Thanks.
Thank you!
thanks for the advice is so helpful and complette
very nice & detailed .. its great
u make it so easy to undrstand : )
Thanks Alex
So glad to hear! Thanks for watching!
Nice explanation!
It really helps me to which field I shoud get into. Thank youuuuu
You’re very welcome!
nice comparison!
Thanks a lot for this overview 👍
You're welcome!
This is good; thanks.
Great explanation!
Thank you
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!
Alex, I am 2 weeks away from a learning program at TAMU. A 6 month training program to earn certificates towards Data Analytics. I’m super excited and nervous. I will continue to watch your videos for direction and information. Thank you brother for the inspiration
Thank you! It’s very informative. I have MBA with finance & business dev background, but been thinking to shift career as a Data Analyst. Hope you can share more tips about this. Thank you :)
So glad to hear it was helpful! Sounds like your background could be very useful!
Why not become a financial analyst? You literally have the skills to become one. I as a civil engineer get rejected all the time because I have no degree in something related to finance for financial analyst role and something related to business for business analyst role.
Thank you. That was was very informative.
Awesome information. I have a MBA and currently back in school for Computer Science. Nice to know I'll fall right in the middle of these two job titles.
Please, with the computer science, are you going in for another Bachelor's degree or something higher
@@emmanuelasiedukoname6736 Another Bachelors degree
Thank you for this video 😃
very nicely summarized
Hi Alex, great video, clearly communicated. I have a question. Who then looks at the data, makes meaningful association/mining, and then identify potential business opportunities with it? As an example, by looking at the data you realised that you have a very strong case to cross-sell or upsell to the client. In this instance, there is no "problem" to solve, but realisation of business opportunity. I suppose we need a new category of job? Data Miner? Haha. Appreciate your input.
Good explanation sir. Tnk u
Thank you for this video
One important point is data analysts are required to have some business background leve as well.
That was a very clear explanation
Wow Alex, so glad I found your videos! Was just searching for how to best utilize Linkedin for gaining a job and then turns out I find your video about Linkedin and you're a Data Analyst - what I'm taking courses in now, haha! And in Coursea, so I'll be watching your other videos on their courses next to see what you have to say! This video is super helpful, as I want to work remotely. I've been living out of the US and really am hoping to land a job that will allow me to work outside the US. I am an extrovert and have many soft skills related to the Business Analyst position that I would LOVE, but I figured a position as a Data Analyst would be more likely to allow me to be completely remote (i.e. dealing with tech team and mainly staff vs. dealing with clients). Would you agree? Do you think it would be possible to get a completely remote position as a Data Analyst? If you have any insight, I'd really love to hear and maybe even talk with you sometime if that's a possibility!
Great video. 👏👏
Thanx alot i was stressed becuse of the confusion you made it clear 💙🙏
Great video
Your channel is a godsend, this is precisely my niche
So glad to hear it! It's my niche too :D
@@AlexTheAnalyst Do we need high level math like calculus and trigonometry in these both (in studies and in practical job)???
It can only be Alex
Do you owe any debts?
Good summary 👍
Started with a 1 year course of Business Analyst and I’ll follow it up with Data Analyst. These 2 fields experience a severe shortage of staff in Europe.
So, which one you prefer? What was your skill and could you managed yourself for each positions?
Thank You Sir.
I have these both skillset.. Sometimes, I am comparing which is better for me to pursue. But for me both are fine. Maybe the factor also based what is more in demand based on the corporate world needs.
THANK you!!!!
Thanku sir very simple made to understand
Regarding the technical skill, it depends on the school you go to. If you look at the curriculum offered by schools like NYU or WashU, you need to learn both R and Python as well as business courses (Accounting, Operation and/or Finance) for their Business Analytic major.
Very nicely explained.
This is very helpful. Thanks Alex
Of course! So glad it was helpful!
And I've been doing both. I feel like businesses are actually confused or doesn't know that these are different fields/skills. I've been in 2 different companies and both are requiring me to do both.
Great teaching and I love it...
Thank you so much for this, Alex. I just found your page and subscribed to it.
I'm a 4th year Biological science student self learning Data analytics. So far, I've familiarized myself with Excel, SQL(basic), Python and Tableau. Also, considering that I've done only one math course at school, I'm kind of scared. Any advice for me, please?
Thank you.
Sounds like you’re off to a great start! My advice would be to focus on creating a portfolio - just creating a few projects to show your skills. And I would update your resume to make it Data Analysts specific which highlights the skills you mentioned. Hope that helps!
@@AlexTheAnalyst Yes!! Thank you!
Also, how can I find you on LinkedIn?
@@angelaokafor8478 hi, pls did you find him on LinkedIn?
Good Man
I have tech skills like R, python, SQL, power BI, MSvDynamics 365 but I will like to work as a Business analyst first before switching to a Data Analyst along the line. Really need to understand business processes and be able to translate customers needs to a data analytics problem. Have a BSc in business information systems.