Business analytics graduates lack required technical skills
10 posts across 5 communities in the last 60 days; 50% from r/careerguidance.
“Hi everyone, I’m currently looking for an entry-level opportunity in Business Analysis / Data Analysis / Project Analysis and would really appreciate any leads, referrals, or advice. Here’s a quick overview of my background: 🎓 Education BBA – completed in 2026 Currently…”
“Hi everyone, I recently graduated with a B.Com in Business Analytics, and I'm honestly feeling quite lost about my career. My degree covered topics like Excel, Power BI, Tableau, statistics, and business analytics concepts. I also completed a business analyst internship where I…”
“Hi everyone, I have around 2.5 years of experience. I worked as a Business Analyst at a startup for 2 years before switching to a Data Analyst role at a reputed media company in May 2026. My current fixed CTC is ₹10.5 LPA. I handle end-to-end analytics for a few products…”
Graduates with business analytics degrees struggle to meet job requirements due to missing technical skills like Python and SQL. Many entry-level roles demand 2-5 years of experience in these tools, creating a significant gap between education and industry needs.
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“Hi everyone, I have around 2.5 years of experience. I worked as a Business Analyst at a startup for 2 years before switching to a Data Analyst role at a reputed media company in May 2026. My current fixed CTC is ₹10.5 LPA. I handle…”
“Hi, recent grad struggling a bit. Right now I have two solid leads but I've wanted to go into business analytics/consulting for the longest time. The two main factors holding me back are 1. I have a degree in political science. Initially went the pre-law track but didn't have enough internships or the gpa to back it up. And before I get dogged on about a poor gpa in poli sci- i worked like 3 jobs in undergrad and took 21+ credit semesters. I'm up for two jobs in two dream cities of m”
“Hi there ,so i just finished my Msc in Business management from Europe this summer. so i was thinking about Switching the career thats to BA coz i found the area interesting. Strong in Excel,PowerBi and Sql But i have double thoughts now since AI storm is starting to hit everyywhere , so just to make sure i dont make a dumb decision need guidance , you think is it worth to switch to BA in this BiG 2026 are Ai replacing or ?? submitted by /u/Next_Barber_8563 [link] [comments]”
“I just graduated undergrad this year and essentially did a Management Information Systems Degree. i always imagined myself it analytics or supply chain, but ended up getting a marketing internship and im essentially promoted to a marketing lead now. Never gotten internship in analytics, my degree i took a introductory SQL and Python class, but didnt take any advanced classes. I have basic knowledge or SQL and python but I still need to learn more. I been wanting to do an internship but many requ”
“I have around 2 years of experience in Data Analytics/BI. I mainly work with Power BI, Excel, SQL basic and I also have an MBA in Marketing Analytics. I’m getting interviews but struggling to convert them into offers. The feedback I usually receive is around communication and technical skills. I prepare a lot for every interview. I study the JD, my previous projects and likely questions, and I use AI to help me prepare. But when the interviewer asks something differently from what I expected, I”
“MS in Industrial Engineering (data analytics engineering track), graduated March 2026 from a solid state school in upstate NY, not a target. Coursework was ML, DL, algorithms, HPC, statistical modeling. Thesis was agentic AI systems built on knowledge graphs. Before that, BS in mechanical, then two years at a large IT services firm doing supply chain and BI work that I self-studied my way into during the COVID market. Searched about five months after graduating and just started an operations eng”
“Hi everyone, I’m currently looking for an entry-level opportunity in Business Analysis / Data Analysis / Project Analysis and would really appreciate any leads, referrals, or advice. Here’s a quick overview of my background: 🎓 Education BBA – completed in 2026 Currently building my career toward Business/Data Analytics 📜 Certification Business Analyst program from upGrad in association with PwC Covered Business Analysis, Excel, SQL, Python, Power BI, business problem solving, BRD techniques, a”
“Based in india rn, I am less than 1 year in the field and looking for certifications that can help me enhance my resume. If any business analyst or product aligned people can help me with this! submitted by /u/DisastrousManager619 [link] [comments]”
“Background: CS undergrad → 2 years in sales → MSc Business Analytics at Maynooth (Power BI, Python, SQL, did a fraud detection project I'm proud of). Now job hunting in Dublin for Business Analyst / Sales Ops roles — trying to lean into the hybrid sales+analytics angle, but getting mostly silence Anyone hiring, know of openings, or have tips on positioning a "sales-to-analytics" background better? Open to referrals too. Thanks! submitted by /u/Firm-Day-9179 [link]”
“Help me out with tips guys I'm a recent BBA (Hons) graduate and I'm trying to figure out which skills or certifications would make me a stronger candidate for Data analyst roles. Right now, I'm learning Power BI and have a basic understanding of SQL. During my internship, I worked with tools like GA4, Google Search Console, Semrush, and LinkedIn Analytics, where I was involved in reporting, website analysis, and marketing analytics. Given my background, what skills, tools, or certifi”
“I have a bachelor’s of business administration majoring in Computer Information Systems and a minor in Computer Science. I have a year under my belt as an analyst since graduating (2025) but got laid off. The entire data market (science/analytics/engineering) is fucking cooked right now and I don’t know why so many people here think transitioning to it is a good idea. I’m starting to think the opposite would be a good idea. I always loved forecasting, procurements, and logistics when I studied t”
“Hi everyone, I recently graduated with a B.Com in Business Analytics. I know Excel, Power BI, Tableau and completed a Business Analyst internship where I built dashboards and analysed business data. My biggest issue is that almost every Business Analyst role asks for SQL, Python and 2–5 years of experience. I'm currently learning SQL and Python, but I don't want to spend months preparing for roles that aren't realistic for a fresher. What entry-level roles should I target besides Bus”
“Hi everyone, I recently graduated with a B.Com in Business Analytics, and I'm honestly feeling quite lost about my career. My degree covered topics like Excel, Power BI, Tableau, statistics, and business analytics concepts. I also completed a business analyst internship where I worked with dashboards and data analysis. However, I don't have a strong technical background. The problem is that almost every Business Analyst job I find asks for: 2–5 years of experience Python SQL Sometimes ev”