business analysis
The research field which addresses the identification of business needs and problems and the determination of the solutions that would mitigate or prevent the smooth functioning of a business. Business analysis comprises IT solutions, market challenges, policy development and strategic matters.
business analysis — the research field which addresses the identification of business needs and problems and the determination of the solutions that would mitigate or prevent the smooth functioning of a business. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 54.37/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. ESCO classifies it as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 16 occupations in our catalogue, including building information modelling consultant, business consultant, business lecturer, and chemical application specialist.
Occupations that require business analysis
Showing top 16 of 16 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.
Frequently asked questions
What is business analysis?
The research field which addresses the identification of business needs and problems and the determination of the solutions that would mitigate or prevent the smooth functioning of a business. Business analysis comprises IT solutions, market challenges, policy development and strategic matters.
What category of skill is business analysis?
ESCO classifies business analysis under the knowledge category, specifically in the management and administration subcategory.
Is business analysis an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 54.37/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. Prioritise this skill only when it directly enables paid work today — plan for AI to absorb more of it every year.
Which jobs require business analysis?
In our catalogue, 16 occupations list business analysis as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include building information modelling consultant, business consultant, business lecturer, chemical application specialist, economic adviser, environmental protection manager.
How transferable is business analysis between industries?
ESCO tags business analysis as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is business analysis the same as company analysis?
Yes — business analysis is also known as company analysis, analysis of businesses, business analyses, or enterprise analysis. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn business analysis?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands business analysis and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.