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 from Moraine Park Technical College.
The online Business Analyst program at Moraine Park prepares students to decipher organization structure, policies and operation through collaborating and building relationships among stakeholders.
Business analysts are change agents or liaisons that create value by identifying business needs and recommending solutions that produce better business outcomes.
What You’ll Learn
Students in the Business Analyst program are trained to carry out strategy analysis and solution evaluation to assess performance and value. The business analyst coursework prepares students to meet the demands of a fast-paced, data-driven world.
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:
- Business Analyst
- Operations Research Analyst
- IT Project Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
Statewide Median Salary for Recent Graduates: $48,880
Please visit the program catalog for the most recent list of courses.
| SEMESTER 1 | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
Moraine Park’s admissions starts with the online application. The admissions steps and financial aid process can take 6-8 weeks for some programs, so plan ahead.
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If you have any questions or need help with the process, please contact us at admissions@morainepark.edu OR 920-924-3200, TTY/VP:Use Relay VRS.
Tuition Costs
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.
- $143.45 per credit (resident)
- $215.18 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
- Please refer to the Tuition & Fee Information for additional enrollment fee information.
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IIBA Endorsement
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: Business Analyst Software Applications, Business Analyst Essentials, Business Analyst Planning and Monitoring, Elicitation Techniques, Requirements Life Cycle Management, Requirements Analysis and Design, Business Analyst Solution Evaluation, and Business Analyst Strategy Analysis.
Moraine Park is the first two-year college in Wisconsin to achieve this endorsement and is listed on IIBA’s endorsed education and training website.
IIBA Course Endorsement Benefits
An IIBA endorsed course offers the following benefits to students:
1. Asserts alignment to A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide), the internationally recognized body of knowledge for the practice of business analysis
2. Meets industry and internationally recognized standards and best practices in business analysis, ensuring learners develop the skills companies need most in 2021 and beyond
3. Allows students to apply the endorsed course hours towards the professional development requirement for the Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™), designed specifically for students with no work experience”.
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 6-8 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received.
Our recruiters on any of the three campuses are ready to help you plan your future!