Value of Education - Personal Statement Example

I may not be the brightest student, but I have always been especially proud of the dedication and fervor I possess for my study and work. My parents were an inspiration for me in my selection of area of study due to the fact that they are businesspeople. They are both engaged in business activities. I was exposed to the business world from a very young age. For me, the study of business has been a very rewarding experience. My job experience includes doing auxiliary accounting work at my sister’s jewelry store. I was responsible for preparing all four major accounting statements which include the income statement, balance sheet, statement of retained earnings, and statement of cash flow. At this job, I was exposed to the entire accounting cycle.

Two of the extracurricular activities that I have done during my tenure at the University of Keele include Ping Pong Society and Start Britain Up which is a business investment club. I have successfully organized many extra-curricular activities. For example, I organized a ping pong society that has been profitable at the University of Keele. There are lots of international students in my society. I also got lots of friends from different countries that speak different languages such as English, Spanish and Japanese. Being surrounded by a diverse group of people helped me improve my creativity, networking abilities, and people skills. I’ve successfully organized ping pong matches twice. I learned how to coordinates different activities using theories from class. During my time at the University of Keele, I joined the club Start Britain Up. This club will invest in your concepts if a person has a good idea. I proposed an idea about a new toilet paper. My idea was to put liquid medicine ink on the toilet paper. Doing so can treat anal itching due to the liquid medicine. Even though the idea did not get funded because it brought more pollution to the environment than regular toilet paper, I will continue to try to bring new ideas to market in the future.

               I am applying to study for a master’s degree in business administration in either accounting, finance, management, or marketing. I selected the University of Queen Mary as my top choice because this academic institution has a great reputation. The University of Queen Mary has an excellent business program. The school has a good environment and a good location. It’s located near London, the biggest city in the United Kingdom. I’m eager to start the next phase in my education by becoming a graduate student of business at the University of Queen Mary.

            I’m an excellent candidate for the business graduate program. During my lifetime I’ve demonstrated that I am a hard-working and dedicated student. I have excellent communication skills, analytical skills, and teamwork capabilities. In the business environment of the 21st century, it is of utter importance to be able to work well with other employees. My desire to pursue a graduate degree occurred because I realize that the business world has become more competitive than ever before in the past. To be able to compete in the job market a professional has to pursue better educational credentials. One of the goals in the future upon graduation is to reach the managerial level. It will be easier for me to become a manager if I have a master’s degree in business. An MBA can help me greatly because I will learn how to solve complex business programs, analyze vast amounts of data, and become a better decision-maker. Completing a master’s degree will enhance my income in the future. This will ensure that I’m able to financially support myself and my family and provide a good quality of living. The average salary in the UK for a person with a master’s degree is £26,000. The economic incentive is great motivation, but the knowledge that I will obtain from completing an MBA is priceless.