Mba Program Personal Statement

Personal Statement

Advanced Study in Management

My academic goal of entering into a Master’s of Business Administration program would ultimately allow me to achieve my career goals. I believe the best way to address both my academic and career goals aims would be to first enroll in the Advanced Study in Management certificate program. This program would allow me to further explore my business related interests and help me transition from work life back into an academic setting. I believe the Advanced Study in Management certificate program would help me to make a better informed decision on which area of Business would be most beneficial to my career objectives.

Both in my role as an undergraduate student and in the workplace, I have grown and thrive in leadership positions. As a student at Southern New Hampshire University, SNHU, I was voted president of the Women’s Crew Team. In that position I revived a fading Men & Women’s Crew Program. I also worked in collaboration with students at Saint Anselm’s College, SNHU’s biggest rival, to bridge the competitive culture of the two schools and create a unified synchronized figure skating team which competes nationally each year. As the head coordinator of the Alternative spring break program I was able to share my passion for volunteering with my peers. We raised funds to travel nationally and internationally, teaching English at an orphanage in the Dominican Republic. These leadership roles have allowed me to develop my interpersonal skills. I believe that I can further refine these skills in the Advanced Study in Management program.

I began working at Northeastern in December of 2011. During the interview process my interviewers explained I would be walking into a disorganized, chaotic, fast paced role and they were looking for someone to add organization, processes, and structure. In my short time in the department I reconciled the budget as well as created a solid three year projection. I also...