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How to figure the career options for my masters ?
Hi, I would love your input. I have 2 masters in data analytics and business administartion . I dont like coding. I m wondering my career options that combines both and doesnt involve coding at all.
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Wong’s Answer
Hi Sunsia.
You have two master's degrees in Data Analytics and Business Administration. This gives you both business knowledge and an understanding of data. Since you don’t enjoy coding, there are still many good career options where you can use your skills without writing code.
You could look into jobs like Product Manager, Business Analyst, or Analytics Translator. These roles involve working with teams, solving problems, and using data to help make decisions, but not coding. You could also consider Business Intelligence roles using tools like Excel, Tableau, or Power BI to make reports and dashboards. Other good options include Strategy, Market Research, or Data Governance roles.
These jobs all need someone who can understand data and explain it clearly to others. Think about what kind of work you enjoy, and focus on roles that match that.
To get started, you can update your resume to show how you use data to help businesses, without focusing on technical skills. All the best.
You have two master's degrees in Data Analytics and Business Administration. This gives you both business knowledge and an understanding of data. Since you don’t enjoy coding, there are still many good career options where you can use your skills without writing code.
You could look into jobs like Product Manager, Business Analyst, or Analytics Translator. These roles involve working with teams, solving problems, and using data to help make decisions, but not coding. You could also consider Business Intelligence roles using tools like Excel, Tableau, or Power BI to make reports and dashboards. Other good options include Strategy, Market Research, or Data Governance roles.
These jobs all need someone who can understand data and explain it clearly to others. Think about what kind of work you enjoy, and focus on roles that match that.
To get started, you can update your resume to show how you use data to help businesses, without focusing on technical skills. All the best.
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Kevin’s Answer
Hi Sunsia,
The answers that have already been provided pretty much cover everything you are asking. However, I just wanted to point out, give or take a year, AI will be doing most of the coding. Just in the last few months the progress has been amazing.
Having two master's degrees is quite an achievement. I don't think you will have a hard time finding work.
Good luck on your journey. Always remember, the stupidest question is the one you don't ask.
The answers that have already been provided pretty much cover everything you are asking. However, I just wanted to point out, give or take a year, AI will be doing most of the coding. Just in the last few months the progress has been amazing.
Having two master's degrees is quite an achievement. I don't think you will have a hard time finding work.
Good luck on your journey. Always remember, the stupidest question is the one you don't ask.
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Alex’s Answer
Since you have a background in data analytics and business administration and want to avoid coding, you might consider roles like business analyst, data-driven consultant, operations manager, or project manager. These positions leverage data insights without heavy coding.
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Ashley’s Answer
Hi Sunsia,
Great question. This background could be a good fit for Product Marketing in tech and other consumer product organizations (it's what I do!) In these environments, often you're looking at customer data to inform a product go-to-market strategy. You'll find that many product marketing teams are customer-obsessed (a great thing for someone who likes data & understanding how people tick!) and need to leverage knowledge from your business administration background. Each day in the life of a product marketer is different -- check it out and see if you like it!
Great question. This background could be a good fit for Product Marketing in tech and other consumer product organizations (it's what I do!) In these environments, often you're looking at customer data to inform a product go-to-market strategy. You'll find that many product marketing teams are customer-obsessed (a great thing for someone who likes data & understanding how people tick!) and need to leverage knowledge from your business administration background. Each day in the life of a product marketer is different -- check it out and see if you like it!
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Cliff’s Answer
You say you "don't like coding" but there are different types of coding in multiple different languages that can all support data analytics in different languages - have you worked with them all? There is also testing you could do as well - this is another area which is often overlooked. Also, just because you take a job doing one thing doesn't mean you need to stay there forever.
I took a job writing firmware, then moved to firmware build, then integration/test, then project management of firmware, and finally became a manager of firmware. I've been doing that for nearly 35 years, and I love it.
With your master's degrees, you would certainly be a great candidate for manager of a team of data analytics programmers. I will say that having experience doing actual firmware development/build/test/project management made me a better manager of those people and teams.
The interesting part was that I have a degree in Electrical Engineering, but I found out that I wasn't that great at designing circuits.
So, think about what you like to do and gravitate to that as possible while you get experience at each job you take.
Good luck!
I took a job writing firmware, then moved to firmware build, then integration/test, then project management of firmware, and finally became a manager of firmware. I've been doing that for nearly 35 years, and I love it.
With your master's degrees, you would certainly be a great candidate for manager of a team of data analytics programmers. I will say that having experience doing actual firmware development/build/test/project management made me a better manager of those people and teams.
The interesting part was that I have a degree in Electrical Engineering, but I found out that I wasn't that great at designing circuits.
So, think about what you like to do and gravitate to that as possible while you get experience at each job you take.
Good luck!
Your advice was so helpful!
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Jordan’s Answer
Hi Sunsia! Great question. Given your strong background in data analytics and business administration, and your preference to avoid coding, product marketing is a great career option. It lets you apply your analytical and business skills to develop market strategies, understand customer needs, and position products effectively, all without coding.
Another good fit could be technical consulting, where you use your knowledge to advise businesses on technology solutions and strategies, bridging the gap between technical teams and business goals, often without heavy coding requirements.
Another good fit could be technical consulting, where you use your knowledge to advise businesses on technology solutions and strategies, bridging the gap between technical teams and business goals, often without heavy coding requirements.
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Prasad’s Answer
Leading Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries hire new graduates with data analytics and business administration background. You can apply for data analytics and business administration positions and show business results from your work. Later, you can specialize into the appropriate business area that will suite your interests and skills.
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Betty’s Answer
I have a background like yours and have worked in product development, buying, planning, allocation, and now ecommerce marketing. My favorite role is in ecommerce marketing because it combines data analysis, business skills, and digital marketing. It requires handling various tasks. I learned to code in college, and although I wasn't the best, I grasped the basics and decided coding wasn't for me as a career. However, those coding skills are now helping me understand AI and create AI agents.
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Kyle’s Answer
Hi Sunsia,
Have you ever looked at economist type roles? As Wong mentioned, something like a business analyst could be a good fit. Many organizations have lots of data available to them but struggle with finding people that can take that data and develop actionable business efforts to create value. Your strong data background and BA degree could make you well suited for this type of role.
Have you ever looked at economist type roles? As Wong mentioned, something like a business analyst could be a good fit. Many organizations have lots of data available to them but struggle with finding people that can take that data and develop actionable business efforts to create value. Your strong data background and BA degree could make you well suited for this type of role.
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Hello Sunsia! You don't have to dive into coding or pursue a doctorate next. There are many exciting paths to make your impact. Consider entrepreneurship or business consulting to help struggling companies succeed. You can explore how to build a billion-dollar business or turn around an unprofitable one. Focus on cash flow, profitability, and understanding customer behavior, which greatly influences success.
Another area to explore is boosting productivity and success through better nutrition. The human body needs 102 nutrients to perform its best, and good nutrition can significantly improve academic and work performance. With the right foods, you can achieve top academic results and excel at work.
Here are some simple nutrition tips:
1. Eat every two hours when studying or working to keep your brain fueled.
2. Drink 33 milliliters of water or green tea per kilogram of your body weight daily for antioxidant benefits.
3. Enjoy salads with a variety of non-starchy vegetables rich in minerals like magnesium and potassium.
4. Choose low glycemic index carbs (under 55) to maintain steady blood sugar levels.
5. Include 30 to 50 grams of protein in each meal to support brain function.
6. Use about 25 grams of healthy fats, like extra-virgin olive oil or fish oil, instead of butter.
A sample meal could be a sandwich with black pumpernickel rye bread, red salmon, olive oil spread, salad, and black olives, along with two cups of unsweetened green tea.
Remember, nourishing your mind is key to achieving great results!
Another area to explore is boosting productivity and success through better nutrition. The human body needs 102 nutrients to perform its best, and good nutrition can significantly improve academic and work performance. With the right foods, you can achieve top academic results and excel at work.
Here are some simple nutrition tips:
1. Eat every two hours when studying or working to keep your brain fueled.
2. Drink 33 milliliters of water or green tea per kilogram of your body weight daily for antioxidant benefits.
3. Enjoy salads with a variety of non-starchy vegetables rich in minerals like magnesium and potassium.
4. Choose low glycemic index carbs (under 55) to maintain steady blood sugar levels.
5. Include 30 to 50 grams of protein in each meal to support brain function.
6. Use about 25 grams of healthy fats, like extra-virgin olive oil or fish oil, instead of butter.
A sample meal could be a sandwich with black pumpernickel rye bread, red salmon, olive oil spread, salad, and black olives, along with two cups of unsweetened green tea.
Remember, nourishing your mind is key to achieving great results!