Career of the Week - System Analyst

System Analyst
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Relevant degrees: Bachelor of Science, BSc Computer Science

Universities:
Brunei: UBD,
Australia: University of Queensland,
New Zealand: University of Auckland, University of Otago
UK: University of Glasgow, University of Bradford, and many more

Recommended A level entry requirements:
For UBD, you need to get 160 Tariff points for 2 A level credits and a minimum of grade C 6 for English O level or a grade C in IGCSE English or a 6.0 for IELTS
For other universities in overseas, you need to get a B for Maths A level with other science related subjects. Some prefer a CCC for relevant subjects. Computing in A level is an advantage.

Duration of study: 3 - 4 years

Work Placement in Brunei: System analysts are needed in many ministries and private companies such Ministry of Finance, RBA, BAG Networks, banks for example TAIB, HSBC etc

Testimonial:
"A system analyst is responsible for coming up with a solution that meet an organisation's business requirement. Analytical and technical skills are the few abilities that are required to be a good system analyst. They must be able to interact with their clients, designers, developers and testing teams throughout the project and for some, ensuring resources are well managed can also be a common activity for such system analyst."

System Analyst