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business analyst
An individual who analyzes the operations of a department or functional unit with the purpose of developing a general systems solution to the problem that may or may not require automation. The...
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Definition: business analyst
An individual who analyzes the operations of a department or functional unit with the purpose of developing a general systems solution to the problem that may or may not require automation. The business analyst, who is often part of a user department, can provide insights into its operation for the systems analyst who reports to the information systems department.
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