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Management Consultants & Business Analysts

Description

Jobholders in this unit group advise industrial, commercial and other establishments on a variety of management and business-related matters to assist in the formulation of financial and business policies in order to maximise growth or improve business performance.

Tasks

Assesses the functions, objectives and requirements of the organisation seeking advice

Identifies problems concerned with business strategy, policy, organisation, procedures, methods and markets

Determines the appropriate method of data collection and research methodology, analyses and interprets information gained and formulates and implements recommendations and solutions

Advises governments, commercial enterprises, organisations and other clients in light of research findings

Runs workshops, and addresses seminars, conferences and the media to present results of research activity or to express professional views.

Educational Requirements

Entry is most common with a degree or equivalent qualification, but is possible with other academic qualifications. Professional qualifications are available and will be a requirement in some areas.