Associate of Applied Science│2 Years│63 Credits│Online Program│Eligible for Financial Aid
WI Median Salary for Recent Graduates: $48,880
Take your communication and analytical skills to the next level with a Business Analyst associate degree. Moraine Park is the first two-year college in Wisconsin to receive IIBA™ endorsement for its Business Analyst core courses.
Business analysts are natural problem solvers and innovators working in business and IT environments. They identify business needs to improve the organizations they work with.
The Business Analyst online program prepares students to meet the demands of a fast-paced, data-driven world:
Moraine Park Technical College partners with its advisory board and committees to support the business analysis profession.
“We continue to see an increase in employment demand for individuals who possess a skill set associated with business analysis.”
– Bobbi Fields, Dean – Applied Technology and Trades
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Put yourself ahead of the competition and propel your career with Moraine Park’s Business Analyst degree. Moraine Park Technical College is an Academic Member of the International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA®), the leading association for business analysis around the globe. IIBA supports recognition of the profession, networking and community engagement, standards and resource development, comprehensive certification programs, and support for education providers.
Through the Academic Program, IIBA has endorsed the following eight core courses from Moraine Park’s Business Analyst program:
Moraine Park is the first two-year college in Wisconsin to be endorsed by IIBA and is featured on their website.
An IIBA endorsed course offers the following benefits to students:
1. Adheres to the globally acknowledged standards for business analysis outlined in the BABOK® Guide.
2. Learners develop skills that meet industry and international standards, ensuring they are prepared for future business needs.
3. Students may use the approved class hours for the Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) – specially created for those with no work history – to meet their professional development needs.
According to the IIBA, the Business Analysts career path can broadly be distinguished between several role categories:
Source: IIBA
Graduates can support a variety of businesses, including health care, manufacturing, insurance and finance. Potential careers and jobs include, but are not limited to, the following:
Alternative titles for Business Analysts include, but are not limited to, the following:
Statewide Median Salary for Recent Graduates: $48,880
Please visit the program catalog for the most recent list of business analyst courses.
SEMESTER 1 | CREDITS | |
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102-132 | Business Analyst Planning and Monitoring | 3 |
102-134 | Business Analyst Essentials | 3 |
103-159 | Computer Literacy – Microsoft Office | 1 |
801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
890-101 | College 101 | 2 |
Mathematics Course | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
SEMESTER 2 | ||
102-136 | Elicitation Techniques | 3 |
102-138 | Requirements Life Cycle Management | 3 |
196-189 | Team Building and Problem Solving | 3 |
Communication Course | 3 | |
Social Science Course | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
SEMESTER 3 | ||
101-138 | Data Management, Analysis and Reporting | 3 |
102-140 | Business Analyst Software Applications | 3 |
102-142 | Requirements Analysis and Design | 3 |
196-188 | Project Management | 3 |
196-190 | Leadership Development | 3 |
801-197 | Technical Reporting | 3 |
Credits | 18 | |
SEMESTER 4 | ||
101-184 | Principles of Accounting | 3 |
102-144 | Business Analyst Strategy Analysis | 3 |
102-146 | Business Analyst Solution Evaluation | 3 |
152-105 | Relational Databases | 3 |
Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Total Credits | 63 |
It is often misunderstood as to what a Business Analyst does as it can vary from organization to organization and industry. For instance, many people confuse Business Analysts with Data Analysts who share some responsibilities but are different jobs. Business Analysts generally work in either technology-focused or business-focused capacities.
Moraine Park’s program is based on the IIBA definition and the knowledge areas of the IIBA Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK®).
Based on industry sources and and students researching recent job openings in the Moraine Park Essentials class, top skills for business analysis professionals include:
Business Analysts often come from a background as a Subject Matter Expert and then switch to a Business Analyst role. Many get into the role based on their soft and hard skills. They might have a degree in IT or business. Many go back to school to get a business analyst degree or take training in business analysis to enhance their knowledge and skills.
Findings from IIBA 2019 Corporate Study indicated:
The benefits of a Business Analysis degree include, but aren’t limited, to:
The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors such as total credits required, textbooks and the financial aid you receive. Some programs have additional costs such as uniforms, technology and equipment.
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High school dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school, without leaving their high school classroom. The courses are taught by certified high school instructors using technical college curriculum, grading policies and textbooks.
Has previous life experience already helped you build knowledge and skills applicable to your studies? Applying previously earned credits to a program of study can save you both time spent in the classroom and money spent on tuition and fees.
Transferring here is easy! You can transfer in prior college work by submitting official college transcripts or get a free transcript review.
Financial Aid is provided to aid eligible associate degree and technical diploma programs with 28 credits or more. Processing can take 4-6 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received.
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