Business Analyst - Associate Degree
The Business Analyst (BA) Associate Degree prepares learners to work as liaisons among stakeholders in order to understand the structure, policies, and operation of an organization. Learners use techniques to gather and analyze business requirements, using best practices and relevant technologies. Graduates will be prepared to function as liaisons with IT and subject matter experts. Graduates will be able to support the needs of businesses in a wide variety of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, and finance.
Power up your career with the Business Analyst degree
Business analysts are vital links of an organization – clearly communicating key information such as business structure, policies, and operations to stakeholders. Whether you want a career change or a way to expand your marketable skills, the Business Analyst associate degree could be the key to your success.
Expand your employment options!
Many area companies - including Associated Bank, Skyline Technologies, and Ariens Company, to name a few - currently employ and/or are seeking skilled business analysts.
Why Become a Business Analyst?
- Increase your earning potential – $25.83/hour is the average starting salary of junior business analysts in the U.S. (Source: Economic Modeling Specialists, Intl.)
- Thrive in a career that makes the most of your problem-solving and communication skills.
Program Costs & Financial Aid
See costs of tuition, books, and supplies.This program is fully eligible for financial aid.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Learn more about tuition and fees.
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Some credits from the following technical diploma apply towards this associate degree:
Business Requirement Specialist, 311026
Delivery
Online Learning Available: This program is also offered in an online format.
How do I get started in this program?
Requirements for Program Entry
- Apply at www.nwtc.edu/apply
- Submit high school, GED, or HSED transcripts and college transcripts (if applicable) to transcripts@nwtc.edu
- Tip! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step. Have questions? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start@nwtc.edu or 920-498-5444.
What are my courses?
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Business Analyst Associate Degree in the number of semesters shown.
First Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Second Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Third Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Fourth Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Full Semester
- Curriculum Note: The credit for 10-890-101, College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation. Consequently, it is not part of the program requirements, but must be passed with a C.
Program Outcomes
- Perform elicitation, validation, and analysis of requirements to meet a business need.
- Build relationships with stakeholders.
- Demonstrate leadership throughout business analysis efforts.
- Demonstrate professional communication in a business environment.
What careers are in my future?
Graduate Employment
with 71% in field
Median Starting Salary
Source: NWTC Graduate Outcome Survey
Employment Potential
A graduate of this program will have the potential for employment in the following areas:
- Business Analyst: provide technical analysis, budget analysts and communicate recommendations effectively to officials within the organization.
- Functional Analyst: recommend systems and procedures to make operations more efficient and effective. Functional analysts may work within organizations as employees or as outside consultants.
- Business Systems Analyst: analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to implement and improve computer systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations.
- Enterprise Analyst: conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions.
- Project Coordinator: accomplishes department objectives by meeting work and cost standards; providing work direction to staff.
Employment opportunities with additional education
- BA Certifications, such as CBAP, CCBA, PMI-PBA
What's next after graduation?
Start here. Finish at a four-year.
NWTC transfer programs are offered through collaborative agreements with our four-year college and university partners. See where your associate degree credits will transfer.
What else do I need to know about the program?
Industry Credentials
With additional education and/or work, students may earn Business Analyst certifications such as CBAP, CCBA and PMI-PBA.
Study Abroad Opportunities
The International Programs staff continually seeks opportunities for students to travel abroad for educational experiences that may be offered in association with program courses.
- Online
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Classes wherever you have an internet connection.
- An in-person career experience, such as an internship, practicum, or credit for prior learning, may be required.
- Some online courses may be held at specific dates/times.
- Day
- Classes between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
- Evening
- Classes between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
- Weekend
- A combination of online classes and Saturday and/or Sunday classes.
- Full-time
- 12 or more credits per term.
- Part-time
- Fewer than 12 credits per term.