How to become a Business Systems Support Analyst

A business system analyst is a dynamic professional that performs an assessment of an organization’s computer programs and determines the best installations, upgrades,  solutions and recommends modifications to enhance existing systems and improve the productivity and efficiency of the organization. Aspirants must be proficient in technological concepts, tools, software and practices and possess an informed understanding of the current business trends. Basically, a business system analyst identifies the company’s needs and helps develop systems that align with the strategic goals of the business. In addition to that, a business system analyst also performs the cost/benefit analysis and designs a workable solution.  A business system analyst is also sometimes referred to as a system analyst or a computer system analyst.  Depending on the industry business system analysts work in, they may need to have an understanding of specific software such as health informatics. A business system analyst works in a constantly evolving environment as a result of technological advances and must constantly brush up on the technical skills and abilities to keep abreast with the trends and also maintain commercial awareness of the industry one works in.

Generally, business system analyst job description comprises of the following tasks: 

• Conduct and oversee tests to make sure that all the systems work efficiently
• Analyze the systems to find any errors, bugs or faults
• Investigate and research new technologies
• Decide if the existing system needs to be upgraded and which technologies would be best suited for it
• Prepare a cost analysis and feasibility report of the proposed system or upgradation for the management to decide if it is worthwhile
• Oversee the new installations and customise it to suit the company’s needs

A business system analyst must have certain requisite skills and inclinations along with a relevant educational background in order to excel in the field. Aspirants are expected to be excellent problem-solvers, have great communication skills, adaptability, a natural affinity for technology, gadgets and a sharp, analytic mind. A business system analyst also tends to work in highly challenging work environments with individual project work as well as team interaction which is why aspirants must have leadership skills,  team working skills and the ability to work well under pressure. Aspirants must also have commercial awareness of the industry that they work in as well keep abreast with the evolving technologies to do justice to the role of a business system analyst.  

In order to enrol into a Bachelor’s program at an esteemed university, aspirants are expected to clear the JEE main and subsequently, the JEE Advance exam which makes the aspirant eligible to apply anywhere in India. It is a very difficult and challenging exam to crack that requires hard work as well as rigorous and consistent preparation. Some states have their own entrance exams that are admissible in their respective universities. Many educational institutes conduct their own entrance tests.  

Aspirants may apply for the following business system analyst job profiles:  

• Computer systems engineer.
• Database administrator.
• Business intelligence analyst.
• Security Analyst
• Security Architect
• Systems designers
• Software quality assurance (QA) analysts
• Programmer analysts