Unlocking Careers in Business Analysis
About the event
Join the University of Surrey and IIBA UK for an engaging in-person event designed to help students and professionals explore thriving career pathways in business analysis. Whether you're a student, early-career professional, or seasoned analyst, this event offers invaluable insights from industry leaders and peers who have recently navigated this journey.
What to expect
- Real career stories: hear firsthand insights from industry leads and professionals who have built successful careers into business analysis in the last few years. Learn how they entered the profession, the challenges they faced, and the opportunities they discovered along the way.
- Panel discussion: A lively discussion with industry professionals exploring:
- How to break into business analysis
- The evolving skills employers look for
- Career pathways across industries
- Practical advice for job‑searching and early career development in the changing landscape of business analysis.
- Networking opportunities: connect with professionals, industry experts, and fellow attendees. Build relationships, ask questions, and gain insights into real‑world BA work.
Location and agenda
Location: The Rik Medlik Building. Click here to find out how to get there.
16:00 - Getting ready for a 16:30 start
16:30 - Welcome: Adriana Silva (Community Director, IIBA UK) and Dr Abdolreza Roshani (Programme Director, BCs in Business Management with Business Analytics, University of Surrey), Stephen Dale (Director of Employability and Graduate Outcomes and Senior Lecturer at Surrey Business School).
16:50 - Introduction to IIBA:
Membership, certifications and benefits, with Obinna Ihenacho (Career Development Lead)
Students and Early Careers initiative, with Abosede Babatunde (Students and Early Careers Ambassador)
17:20 - An earlier career's journey into analysis, with Tim Deering (Methods)
17:55 - networking and refreshments
18:20 - Careers in business analysis, with Rosie Evans, Nellie Olsson and Bisola Oladipo (Nationwide)
18:55 - Panel discussion: unlocking careers in business analysis, with panellists from the University of Surrey, IIBA UK, Methods and Nationwide.
19:55 - Closing remarks
20:00 - The event is concluded.
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