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I think it depends on the type of business analyst. But I know a large quantity of them look for an advanced degree in statistics or applied mathematics as the top degrees.
Sorry guys, messed up. Meant to put Financial Analyst instead of Business Analyst.
Any of those majors have sufficient amount of classes to know the basic financial analyst formulas pretty well (i.e. net present value, internal rate of return, annuity, etc.) and require at least a few upper level classes where you use them in problem sets, tests, or projects.
I'd think that any bright student in those majors could pick up whatever else was necessary for an entry level financial analyst job, though a finance degree would be the closest. The catch 22 is that finance degree is less versatile, as their are econ and accy jobs fin majors rarely get and econ and accy majors could pretty much any job a fin major can get.
A degree in economics, finance or accounting. Do yous know if they favor one of those degrees one way or another?
This is like asking if your employer prefers you to eat lunch at noon or 1:00. It varies depending on employer. I have a finance degree and graduated in 2011. My university offers a pretty balanced dose of economics, finance, and accounting for business majors (obviously I took more finance, but I was still taking several classes in those areas). I elected to take less in HR and Marketing because they weren't as relevant to my career aspirations at the time.
It depends on your degree program, also your personal experience will matter a lot. These are the sorts of things you can put in cover letters and on resumes. For example, I took finance courses but also took some extra accounting courses that for sure help me out in my job now.
I'd say if you read the job posting and are completely lost, it might not be for you. If you read it and kind of get it, it might be for you. A lot of employers are willing to take a chance on a bright student because they can mold you the way they want you to be, and you won't be stuck in your previous ways. Financial Analyst is also a surprisingly broad term with a broad array of responsibility and required skill set.
I'm also kind of assuming you are a fresh graduate.
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