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SAMPLE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE - MBA EXAMPLE ESSAY

MBA
Write a candid description of yourself, stressing those personal qualities, assets, and
liabilities that you feel will influence your graduate work. Describe what you consider to be
your most important professional and / or academic achievement to date.
If one were to ask my friends to describe me they would describe me as a very pleasant, diverse,
active and intelligent woman. I think one of my most distinguishing characteristics is the diversity
of experiences I possess. I am a science student with a flair for the arts. I am a woman with
technical aptitude and an interest in management. I also have a passion for traveling and
understanding different cultures of the world. All these elements have given me a very broad
outlook, with varying degrees of knowledge in a range of topics. I strongly believe that although
some are not related directly, all these qualities will influence my graduate work.
My Engineering degree has given a strong foundation to my analytical skills since civil designing
involves a lot of long, complex and intricate calculations and the application of basic math skills.
Over the past four years, I have been working part-time with my family firm, SnMTech Systems. I
am also the co-founder and active member with FOE - Friends of the Environment. I have
assisted in the installation of Enterprise-wide Resource Planning (ERP) System at Blotech, a
major Engineering Company. More than what I have studied in school and college, it has been
these experiences that have shaped the person that I am today.
I believe that this unique blend of experiences has made me a woman with an original point of
view. This blend has given me a broader perspective to and a good understanding of life and a
goal to aim for. Among other things, I have this diversity of experience to offer Utah University. My
most substantial accomplishment has been the success of the software upgradation project that I
managed at SnMTech Systems Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, where I have been working as a part time
Associate Intern - Management Information Systems since 1994.
During the first two years of my work at SnMTech, I had an opportunity to observe and work with
the existing system being used. Some of the software packages being used were outdated
versions. I have always been in touch with the latest software packages thanks to the powerful
PC I have at home and am quite used to working with a Graphical User Interface (GUI)
environment. At the office, there was great deal of chaos while preparing reports that involved use
of more than one software since compatibility between packages usually posed a problem. The
difficulty we faced putting different files together led to the final report appearing rather haphazard
sometimes.
I believe in providing and maintaining non-negotiable high standards and service. I recognized
that shifting to a newer GUI based software would not only dramatically improve our
documentation quality, but also increase productivity at the workplace. Presenting the pros and
cons to the management of the upgradation was a very challenging task. I was asked to prepare
a proposal regarding the upgradation of the firm's software. Initially, I imagined this project would
be rather simple but it turned out to be among the most challenging and rewarding experiences of
my life.
Through a firm-wide survey of operators and several one-on-one discussions of their own
preferences and solutions, I found that while everybody wanted an upgradation, they had doubts
since they would have to learn a whole set of new skills. In order to prepare a budget, I procured
quotations from various vendors and analyzed possible combinations. I realized the necessity of
a training course for the operators because most of them were not familiar with the GUI interface.
I examined the various training classes that offered private in-house training for the employees.

After a detailed analysis, I presented my report to the management in the next meeting. They
were pleased with my efforts and pleasantly surprised at the cost of the project since it seemed to
be comparatively less than what they had anticipated.
Once I was given the go-ahead, the next hurdle was to implement the proposal and coordinate
the upgrading. To avoid any disturbance to the company's work, training sessions were planned
after working hours. The upgrading took a week and the training of the operators took another
two weeks. The really tough period started once the training personnel left. The management felt
that it was my responsibility to see that the operators didn't face any problems once they actually
started using the new software packages. I put in 60 to 70-hour weeks for the next three weeks
before everyone was comfortable with the new system. While the benefits of using these
packages were not immediately tangible, a few months later our clients acknowledged that the
quality of the reports we sent them had improved considerably. In fact, a year later our firm
decided to upgrade all of its software packages. I consider this to be a tacit compliment for my
efforts.
This project required me to believe in myself and in what I thought was good for the company. I
had to take a pro-active approach, take the initiative and play a leadership role in motivating
people and executing the project to completion A good manager is one who can figure out where
the problem lies, deal with it effectively by involving all the members of the company and improve
the overall culture of the company. The problem I saw at SnMTech had to be resolved to sustain
the company's image. The fact that I was able to pull off this task alone has boosted my
confidence in my abilities.

MS-MBA International Finance - Part I


Discuss your plans for graduate study and your career objectives.
The movement towards a global economy and unprecedented explosion of free trade and
exchange worldwide has brought about immense opportunities to develop newer tools,
instruments and methodologies in the field
of financial management. It is this
challenging environment to which I intend to contribute by evolving meaningful and optimal
solutions to various problems of finance. Thus, my goal is a career in International Finance and/or
academic research wherein I could advance analytical approaches to financial management.
To achieve my career goals, I need to learn much more about current developments and
techniques in finance, financial markets and financial applications and acquire hands-on
experience of financial analysis. A Master's Degree will provide me with theoretical
understanding, an in depth idea of practical approaches in aiding managerial decision-making
and research skills to enable me to develop an expertise in the core areas of financial strategies
and global corporate financial operations. I would like to probe specific problem areas such as the
application of quantitative analysis to understanding various issues in global finance and
improving decision-making and effect of increase in global communications on international
finance decisions. My research interests are Foreign exchange markets, hedging foreign
exchange risk, international capital budgeting, corporate financial strategy including mergers and
acquisitions.
Strong quantitative skills, familiarity with
computer applications and experience

gained while working on various school projects have helped me to develop sharp analytical
abilities and have given me the confidence to tackle advanced problems on a macro level. In
addition, the experience gained while marketing Darwin Bug Traps or while studying the
marketing strategy of Tastee Ice-cream and advanced level qualifications in French have
developed good interpersonal and communication skills. I look forward to applying these abilities
to the immense opportunities available at Hyderabad University (HU).
I have selected the M.A. program of HU because of its outstanding faculty and research facilities,
emphasis on a collaborative learning environment, flexibility in curriculum, study abroad
opportunity and a global perspective to various key issues. I hope to become a part of this
dynamic culture which will give me a leading edge to work effectively in diverse teams and
situations.
If one were to ask my friends to describe me they would describe me as a very pleasant, diverse,
active and intelligent woman. I think one of my most distinguishing characteristics is the diversity
of experiences I possess. I am a science student with a flair for the arts. I am a woman with
technical aptitude and an interest in management. I also have a passion for traveling and
understanding different cultures of the world. All these elements have given me a very broad
outlook, with varying degrees of knowledge in a range of topics. I strongly believe that although
some are not related directly, all these qualities will influence my graduate work.
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My Engineering degree has given a strong foundation to my analytical skills since civil designing
involves a lot of long, complex and intricate calculations and the application of basic math skills.
Over the past four years, I have been working part-time with my family firm, SnMTech Systems. I
am also the co-founder and active member with FOE - Friends of the Environment. I have
assisted in the installation of Enterprise-wide Resource Planning (ERP) System at Blotech, a
major Engineering Company. More than what I have studied in school and college, it has been
these experiences that have shaped the person that I am today.
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I believe that this unique blend of experiences has made me a woman with an original point of
view. This blend has given me a broader perspective to and a good understanding of life and a
goal to aim for. Among other things, I have this diversity of experience to offer Utah University. My
most substantial accomplishment has been the success of the software upgradation project that I
managed at SnMTech Systems Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, where I have been working as a part time
Associate Intern - Management Information Systems since 1994.
review para3
During the first two years of my work at SnMTech, I had an opportunity to observe and work with
the existing system being used. Some of the software packages being used were outdated
versions. I have always been in touch with the latest software packages thanks to the powerful
PC I have at home and am quite used to working with a Graphical User Interface (GUI)
environment. At the office, there was great deal of chaos while preparing reports that involved use
of more than one software since compatibility between packages usually posed a problem. The
difficulty we faced putting different files together led to the final report appearing rather haphazard
sometimes.
review para4

I believe in providing and maintaining non-negotiable high standards and service. I recognized
that shifting to a newer GUI based software would not only dramatically improve our
documentation quality, but also increase productivity at the workplace. Presenting the pros and
cons to the management of the upgradation was a very challenging task. I was asked to prepare
a proposal regarding the upgradation of the firm's software. Initially, I imagined this project would
be rather simple but it turned out to be among the most challenging and rewarding experiences of
my life.
review para5
Through a firm-wide survey of operators and several one-on-one discussions of their own
preferences and solutions, I found that while everybody wanted an upgradation, they had doubts
since they would have to learn a whole set of new skills. In order to prepare a budget, I procured
quotations from various vendors and analyzed possible combinations. I realized the necessity of
a training course for the operators because most of them were not familiar with the GUI interface.
I examined the various training classes that offered private in-house training for the employees.
After a detailed analysis, I presented my report to the management in the next meeting. They
were pleased with my efforts and pleasantly surprised at the cost of the project since it seemed to
be comparatively less than what they had anticipated.
review para6
Once I was given the go-ahead, the next hurdle was to implement the proposal and coordinate
the upgrading. To avoid any disturbance to the company's work, training sessions were planned
after working hours. The upgrading took a week and the training of the operators took another
two weeks. The really tough period started once the training personnel left. The management felt
that it was my responsibility to see that the operators didn't face any problems once they actually
started using the new software packages. I put in 60 to 70-hour weeks for the next three weeks
before everyone was comfortable with the new system. While the benefits of using these
packages were not immediately tangible, a few months later our clients acknowledged that the
quality of the reports we sent them had improved considerably. In fact, a year later our firm
decided to upgrade all of its software packages. I consider this to be a tacit compliment for my
efforts.
review para7
This project required me to believe in myself and in what I thought was good for the company. I
had to take a pro-active approach, take the initiative and play a leadership role in motivating
people and executing the project to completion A good manager is one who can figure out where
the problem lies, deal with it effectively by involving all the members of the company and improve
the overall culture of the company. The problem I saw at SnMTech had to be resolved to sustain
the company's image. The fact that I was able to pull off this task alone has boosted my
confidence in my abilities.
review para8

The movement towards a global economy and unprecedented explosion of free trade and
exchange worldwide has brought about immense opportunities to develop newer tools,
instruments and methodologies in the field of financial management. It is this challenging
environment to which I intend to contribute by evolving meaningful and optimal solutions to
various problems of finance. Thus, my goal is a career in International Finance and/or academic
research wherein I could advance analytical approaches to financial management.

To achieve my career goals, I need to learn much more about current developments and
techniques in finance, financial markets and financial applications and acquire hands-on
experience of financial analysis. A Master's Degree will provide me with theoretical
understanding, an in depth idea of practical
approaches in aiding managerial decisionQuick Poll
making and research skills to enable me to
develop an expertise in the core areas of
What is the toughest part of
financial strategies and global corporate
your application process?
financial operations. I would like to probe
specific problem areas such as the
Filling out application
application of quantitative analysis to
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understanding various issues in global
finance and improving decision-making and
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effect of increase in global communications
on international finance decisions. My
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research interests are Foreign exchange
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markets, hedging foreign exchange risk,
international capital budgeting, corporate
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financial strategy including mergers and
acquisitions.
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gained while working on various school
projects have helped me to develop sharp
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analytical abilities and have given me the
confidence to tackle advanced problems on
a macro level. In addition, the experience
gained while marketing Darwin Bug Traps or while studying the marketing strategy of Tastee Icecream and advanced level qualifications in French have developed good interpersonal and
communication skills. I look forward to applying these abilities to the immense opportunities
available at Hyderabad University (HU).
I have selected the M.A. program of HU because of its outstanding faculty and research facilities,
emphasis on a collaborative learning environment, flexibility in curriculum, study abroad
opportunity and a global perspective to various key issues. I hope to become a part of this
dynamic culture which will give me a leading edge to work effectively in diverse teams and
situations.

Sample Business School / MBA Admissions Essay 1


I have been hoping and planning to earn an MBA for the past six years since graduating from
college and am excited to now be on the cusp of making that dream a reality. Ive come a long
way from the painfully shy college freshman who initially could hardly even stomach the thought
of being a resident advisor because it would involve so much interaction with students I didnt yet
know. I conquered those first fears and went on to become the Resident Hall Council President
and Freshman Orientation Leader. My path hasnt always been easy, but through the challenges
and goals I have set for myself I have grown into a confident, thoughtful, and respected leader at
my workplace and in my personal life, and I know that these new skills will serve me well as I
embark on this next scholastic challenge and the career I see before me post MBA.
Ive chosen this specific MBA program because of its international focus, group work, and
emphasis on learning foreign languages. I see this as perfectly instep with my goal of pursuing a
career in management consulting. Over the past few years I have overcome my shyness in the

workplace and it is now commonplace for me to lead meetings and advise the CFO of the
company I work for on the financial matters that are my sole responsibility and core strength.
Continued group work with my fellow students from various backgrounds will serve to cement my
new-found confidence in my own abilities and ideas. My interest in international business first
sparked during my junior year abroad studying in Germany. This opportunity enabled me to learn
written German fluently and, while I am proficient in the spoken language, I am eager to improve
my accent, word choice, and confidence level to equal and surpass skills appropriate for daily
business usage. Through this experience I was also fully immersed in the German culture and
found this to be a very rewarding and educational experience and hope to have the opportunity to
travel abroad again either while earning my MBA, or afterwards as a consultant. In this ever
broadening global market place, I am aware of what an asset being multi-lingual is, and to that
end I plan also to study Arabic, which will improve my marketability.
If admitted to the program, I will bring with me my enthusiasm, dedication, and a stalwart work
ethic. I am proud of what I have accomplished thus far in my life and see much of it as a stepping
stone toward a successful future in the business world. I now need to expand my skill set beyond
its current level and I see the curriculum offered at __________ University as the perfect way to
do so.

In my experience one of the best places to learn true leadership skills is on the playing field.
There are few situations in this world as intense, fraught with danger, and adrenalin inducing as
participating in full-contact competitive sports. I have played soccer in a league for over years,
and while this pastime is certainly not the focus of my life, the camaraderie and interpersonal
skills I have learned from it will last me a lifetime. I am now positioning myself to apply to the MBA
program at ____ university with an eye towards a career as a consultant and possibly, far down
the road, a politician, and I feel confident that the skill set I have earned thus far through my
academic, social, and career activities will serve me well as I learn the essentials of business.
I was an economics major in college and learned a lot of essential business skills, and while my
grades at this time in my life were not reflective of my abilities, my interest in the subject was
genuine. At that time in my life I had not yet fully identified my career goals and was working to
support myself, which put a considerable strain on my study time. After graduation however I
entered the work force full-time as an Accountant Analyst at a large bank and realized the
necessity of a solid educational background, both in practice and on paper. I made the decision to
complete a professional designation in accounting and have succeeded in completing that goal
with flying colors. It was an intensive 2 year process, and one that taught me no matter how much
you put on your plate, if you are committed to achieving excellence in all of your duties, it is
possibleyou just need to make the time. The program required the completion of many
intensive group projects and my team and I were able to complete cases, write up management
reports, and present them to a simulated board of directorsall of which has helped to build my
confidence in my abilities and teach me that the benefits of team work in the business world are
just as essential as team work on the soccer field.
I am eager now to bring my leadership abilities, involved personality, and strong commitment to
academic success to business school. I know that there is nothing I can not accomplish as long
as I set my mind to it, and this next step is essential for me to realize my dreams for the future.

consider myself extremely fortunate to be here in the United States earning my education
because I know how easy it would have been for this never to take place. Moving here all by
myself from Shanghai to attend college was the most difficult thing I have ever done. I had never
been away from my family before, I hadnt even traveled outside of China prior to this trip, and I
knew I was in for a big change. At home I was known as a very social young woman; I was
regularly elected to be the president of clubs, and I was an active sports participant, but once I

got to the US, I was so nervous about using my English, and so afraid that I would do or say
something out of place in this unknown culture, that I became rather reclusive. I knew what I was
doing was foolish: I was here to make new friends and learn about American culture as well as to
study, so I forced myself to start socializing more. Fortunately my roommate was very helpful in
making me feel more comfortable speaking English, and with her guidance and encouragement I
started to branch out. I am still working on improving my English, but I now see it as a work in
progress rather than something to be embarrassed about if I make a mistake. Now, when I hear
words I dont know, I write them down to look up later and make myself use them in sentences
when I get home so that everyday I feel myself becoming more confident. I have even found parttime work as a Sunday school teacher. In addition to the fulfillment I get from helping children
learn, I find that it is very easy for me to work on my own language skills with them since I am
very comfortable in their presence and they like to feel that they are teaching me something too.
It has been a remarkable experience thus far and I can say that I have made some good new
friends, and hope to make more before my studies are through, but perhaps the best part has
been my new confidence in my abilities to succeed in this culture as well as my own. My grades
have been excellent, and are evidence of my commitment to academics. I am now seeking a
Masters degree in business because of my strong desire to go back to Shanghai armed with the
necessary knowledge to grow my familys business. When I was growing up my parents were
very poor and both worked in low paying positions, but they had a strong work ethic and an
enterprising spirit which led them to start their own business. Through the years it has become
profitable and I now hope that upon my return I will be able to move the company to the next
level. Chinas future is bright and I hope to add to that luster with my hard won education. I know I
wont be ready for that challenge without this next crucial achievement and if I am admitted to the
program at ____ University I will work diligently to prove my abilities. I will also be able to offer a
unique perspective to the class with my knowledge of Asian business practices

SAMPLE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: MBA


India is home to thousands of entrepreneurs. I want to be one of them.
My country needs more skilled innovators who can create and launch
cutting-edge
products and services to keep India at the forefront of the technological
tide. But we dont
have many first rate entrepreneurial studies programs like those that
have produced the
top Silicon Valley leaders.
XXXX University has exactly the kind of program I am seeking. The
Center for
Entrepreneurial Studies holds exciting events with venture capitalists
and entrepreneurs,
offering networking opportunities and first hand experience that I plan
to take full
advantage of to extend my learning. Im also very excited by the
Global Business Plan
Competition. Your business incubator encourages students to launch
their own
businesses, something that I aspire to myself.
I grew up in a family of medical practitioners. My parents are both
doctors who hoped I

might follow in their footsteps. Although I heard my parents wishes,


business has always
fascinated me more than medicine. I have followed with great interest
some of Indias
pioneering business leaders such as XXXX and XXXX who created
successful
technology companies from scratch. I look forward to studying in the
heart of Silicon
Valley where many Indian-born entrepreneurs have launched start ups
and others have
opened U.S. offices of their India-based companies. If I were accepted
by your program,
I would aspire to pursue an internship such a company during the
summers.
Since I completed my studies at XXXX, where I focused my studies on
finance and
marketing, I have worked at two successful Mumbai software start ups,
XX and XX,
where I was responsible for marketing new products to local
companies. There I learned
what makes a young, ambitious company succeed and how to work
with a team to
develop innovative products.
As I said, my future goal is to launch my own software company, and
the best way to
achieve that goal is to get an MBA with an entrepreneurial focus like
your school offers.
I am especially interested in studying with people like <NAME OF
PROFESSOR> who
teaches entrepreneurial studies. Also I look forward to learning from
other students with
entrepreneurial ambitions like mine. I believe my experience at XX and
XX, coupled
with the solid education I received at XX, will give me the grounding to
excel in your
program. I hope that the committee will look favorably on my
application.

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