Statistics runs through the whole process of data analysis. Without statistical foundation, it is difficult to have professional data analysis. Every step of data analysis requires statistical knowledge. It can be said that data analysis is the application of statistics, and mastering statistics is the basic skill of data analysts.
The major of information management and information statistics involves a wide range of knowledge fields, mainly through learning computer technology, management science, competitive intelligence and other disciplines, collecting and processing massive data through computer technology to make it useful information, and then screening and analyzing the information through scientific statistical principles to form knowledge, with the ultimate goal of making correct decisions by using the acquired knowledge. It can be said that the information management major is very suitable for the position of data analyst.
Data analysts need professional mathematical skills and strict logical thinking, and strict logical thinking comes from solid mathematical skills, so students majoring in applied mathematics are more suitable for this job.
Economics majors need to learn the basic theory of economics and related basic professional knowledge, and understand the operating mechanism of market economy and the academic dynamics of economics; Have the ability to conduct socio-economic investigation, economic analysis and practical operation by using quantitative analysis methods and modern technical means. The positions of counterpart data analysts in this major include the positions of comprehensive economic management department of the government, strategic planning and analysis assistant of large and medium-sized enterprises, research assistant of financial institutions and assistant consultant of consulting institutions.
Data analysts often need to provide support for marketing decisions of enterprises, which requires data analysts with marketing background to have clearer and broader ideas.
Data analysis is a comprehensive application of many majors in enterprise decision-making. Depending on your major, you can open the career door for data analysts. However, to be an excellent data analyst requires long-term study and accumulation, so as to master many majors.