As a Business Analyst, you will need to master following:

• advise on efficiency improvements
• align efforts towards business development
• analyse business plans
• analyse external factors of companies
• analyse financial performance of a company
• analyse internal factors of companies
• build business relationships
• business analysis
• conduct qualitative research
• conduct quantitative research
• identify undetected organisational needs
• interpret financial statements
• liaise with managers
• make strategic business decisions
• market research
• perform business analysis
• risk management
• scientific research methodology

It also helps to know the following:

• business process modelling
• interview people
• organisational policies
• advise client on technical possibilities
• advise on communication strategies
• advise on financial matters
• advise on organisational culture
• advise on personnel management
• advise on risk management
• business intelligence
• business law
• business strategy concepts
• corporate law
• define organisational standards
• financial statements
• keep updated on the political landscape
• market entry strategies
• propose ICT solutions to business problems
• quality standards
• report analysis results
• seek innovation in current practices
• shape organisational teams based on competencies
• support implementation of quality management systems