Mba Essay

1. Why do you want to earn an MBA and why are you choosing to apply to SMU? If you are selected, how will you contribute to the SMU MBA programme? (500 words)

Earning a graduate level degree has been my dream. Although pursuing an MBA degree shall entail a substantial commitment of both time and money, I believe that it is a good investment. MBA is clearly an integral part and stepping stone to the success of my career.

I have three main reasons why I want to obtain an MBA. First is to acquire the managerial expertise to competitively engage in a business enterprise; second is to be able to recommend solutions to current problems in the Health Maintenance industry; and third is to broaden my horizons in pursuit of other potential career opportunities. In due time, I hope to strengthen my business acumen that will prepare me in my career choice and I trust that the place to prepare myself is at the Singapore Management University.

I consider Singapore to be the ideal country to pursue an MBA because of its thriving economy and its cross-cultural disposition, not to mention that it is closer to home. Likewise, studying outside the confines of my country and engaging with students from diverse cultures is an excellent opportunity to broaden my business perspective.

I value the holistic approach in management education that SMU emulates. SMU is highly regarded to be modeled after the Wharton School which sets it apart from other Universities in Asia. The flexible curriculum will allow me to tailor my elective classes towards the programs of my interest. I’m keen to the prospects of taking up the SMU elective on Customer Relationship Management and the core subject with reference to Negotiating in Business, both of which I surmised to be directly related to my work experience. I am confident that SMU’s course study will significantly help me improve my skills in business.

My undergraduate and work experiences have prepared me to pursue a higher role in my...