Data Science & Business Analytics Overview

Data Science & Business Analytics Job Market Look

The job market for Data Science and Business Analytics continues to thrive. According to a report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in data science are projected to grow by 36% through 2031. On LinkedIn, there are currently over 90,000 global data science job listings. Business Analytics follows a similar trend, with Gartner predicting that by 2025, businesses will see a 25% increase in demand for individuals with strong business analytics skills. These numbers showcase the growing need for data expertise across industries, making it a catalyst for unprecedented career growth.

Career Path For Data Science & Business Analytics Aspirants

For a Data Science and Business Analytics aspirant it is mandatory that he/she invests a great amount of time and effort in mastering today’s most important data science and business analytics concepts. Aspirants need to have an in-depth knowledge of databases, data engineering, and programming languages such as Python and R. Additionally, an understanding of machine learning, and data visualization tools like Tableau gives aspirants a competitive edge in the field of data science.

Top Job Titles In This Field

Here are some of the top job titles in this field:

  • Data Analyst
  • Data Scientist
  • Data Architect
  • Analytics Business Partner
  • Business Analytics Specialist
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Statistical Programming Specialist
  • Business Intelligence Engineer

Salary Of Data Science & Business Analytics Professionals

Data Scientists and Business Analytics managers are offered lucrative salary packages globally. The average annual salary of a data scientist is around $1,57,570 in the United States. On the other hand, a Business analytics manager earns around $1,40,082 on an average annually.

Data Science & Business Analytics Courses Duration and Fees

Data Science & Business Analytics programs typically range from a few weeks to several months, with fees varying based on program and institution.

Program NameDurationFees
Professional Certificate Course in Data Analytics and Generative AI

Cohort Starts: 8 Sep, 2025

11 months$2,500
Data Strategy for Leaders

Cohort Starts: 11 Sep, 2025

14 weeks$3,200
Professional Certificate Program in Data Analytics and Generative AI

Cohort Starts: 11 Sep, 2025

11 months$2,500
Professional Certificate Program in Data Engineering

Cohort Starts: 15 Sep, 2025

7 months$3,850
Professional Certificate in Data Analytics and Generative AI

Cohort Starts: 18 Sep, 2025

8 months$3,500
Professional Certificate in Data Science and Generative AI

Cohort Starts: 29 Sep, 2025

6 months$3,800
Data Analyst Course11 months$1,449
Data Science Course11 months$1,449
SQL Certification Course

Classes starting from: 5 Sep, 2025

3 weeks$750
PL-300 Microsoft Power BI Certification Training

Classes starting from: 6 Sep, 2025

3 weeks$750
Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification Training

Classes starting from: 8 Sep, 2025

4 weeks$750
Applied Data Science with Python

Classes starting from: 9 Sep, 2025

5 weeks$750

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Data Science & Business Analytics Course Advisors

  • Patrick J. Wolfe

    Patrick J. Wolfe

    Frederick L. Hovde Dean of the College of Science at Purdue University

    Patrick J. Wolfe, an award-winning researcher in the mathematical foundations of data science, is the Frederick L. Hovde Dean of the College of Science at Purdue University and was named the 2018 Distinguished Lecturer in Data Science by the IEEE.

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  • Srikar Prasad

    Srikar Prasad

    Adjunct Professor, Brown University

    Srikar Prasad is an Adjunct Professor of Programming and Data Science at the Brown University Watson Institute. He has held Artificial Intelligence, product, and technology leadership roles at Meta Platforms, Wayfair, and Alphabet.

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Data Science & Business Analytics Learner's Reviews

  • Manish Beniwal

    Manish Beniwal

    Advisor Reporting - Global Mobility at Rio Tinto

    I am a Data Analyst with 7 years of experience, but I hadn't worked with Statistics much. So, I enrolled in this Data Analyst Certification course. It's a good course, even for beginners. Overall, the training is very good. Thank you, Simplilearn.

  • Leena Jayamohan

    Leena Jayamohan

    Founder & Senior Consultant

    I took this program, which consisted of multiple classes. Overall the teachers knew the subject and covered what was promised. The industry-related projects were excellent, and it helped put into practice what we learned in the class. I would recommend these classes to anyone planning to enter the Data Analytics field.

  • Amol B

    Amol B

    Associate Manager at Firepro Systems

    Simplilearn is an awesome learning platform. The course content is very well designed, and the live classes have personal attention in resolving the doubts. Thanks, Simplilearn.

  • C Muthu Raman

    C Muthu Raman

    Simplilearn facilitates a brilliant platform to acquire new & relevant skills at ease. Well-structured program content and expert faculty ensure an excellent learning experience.

  • Hansil Sago.

    Hansil Sago.

    The material is exciting and structured. The animation in the lectures is very helpful and useful. The lecture notes are also outstanding. The way of explaining things is also great. The instructor is just excellent in everything. I highly recommend people take courses from Simplilearn.

  • Prasenjeet Sahoo

    Prasenjeet Sahoo

    Software Engineer at 1mg

    I always had a passion for data science and wanted to build my career in this domain. Simplilearn’s Data Scientist training helped me to acquire the skills I needed and their JobAssist program helped me to enhance my career from Programmer Analyst to Software Engineer with a salary hike.

  • Prasenjeet Sahoo

    Prasenjeet Sahoo

    Software Engineer at 1mg

    I always had a passion for data science and wanted to build my career in this domain. Simplilearn’s Data Scientist training helped me to acquire the skills I needed and their JobAssist program helped me to enhance my career from Programmer Analyst to Software Engineer with a salary hike.

  • Shoeb Mohammad

    Shoeb Mohammad

    Analyst at Accenture

    I had joined the Data Science certification from Simplilearn. The course content was really good. The trainer puts a lot of efforts into explaining every detail which made the learning very absorbing. The customer support is always available whenever you need help. I actually feel one step forward towards my goal. Thank you.

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Data Science & Business Analytics FAQs

  • What are Data Science Courses?

    Data Science courses offered by Simplilearn provide training for analyzing and interpreting complex data to drive decision-making. These data science programs cover key concepts like data manipulation, statistical analysis, ML, and data visualization. During the course, learners use various tools and techniques to extract insights from large data sets, develop predictive models, and communicate findings effectively. Simplilearn’s data science courses equip professionals with the skills to solve data-driven business problems and influence business strategies.

  • What are the best Data Science courses for beginners?

  • What are the best Data Science programs for product managers?

    For product managers, Simplilearn’s Caltech CTME Post Graduate Program in Data Science in collaboration with IBM is an excellent choice.

    The Purdue Post Graduate Program in Data Science is also a great data science PG Program to enroll in.

  • Which are the top companies hiring data science professionals?

    Top companies hiring data science professionals include

    • Google
    • Amazon
    • Microsoft
    • IBM
    • Apple
    • Facebook (Meta)
    • Netflix
    • Uber
    • LinkedIn
    • Salesforce

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