Is an MBA really necessary to become a business analyst?

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    Deeksha Dixit | Contributor-Level 10

    a year ago
    No, an MBA is not necessary to become a business analyst. Some companies hire graduates from any discipline as business analysts. You will be given training, and with experience, you can establish yourself as a business analyst in the industry. There are some perks to becoming a business analyst with an MBA:
    1. In the beginning, a graduate's salary will be lower than that of an MBA graduate.
    2. You will have to learn all required skills during job training, which can be a challenge for a new employee.
    3. In some top companies, the MBA is mandatory for the post of business analyst.
    4. You can expect to be hired for senior positions, such
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    Khushoo Kohar | Contributor-Level 10

    a year ago
    An MBA helps business analysts enhance their knowledge in data analysis, qualitative analyst, predictive modeling, market research analyst, business intelligence expert, and more. An MBA degree focuses on furnishing a professionals analytical and other skills, such as leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, etc. ,. In several top and reputed IT organizations, MBA or equivalent degree is mandatory for the Business Analyst role. Salary brackets are also different for MBA and non-MBA candidates who apply for the B.A. Role. For a career in the data Science industry, MS in business analytics will be the best decision. While to broaden
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