...Construct and Support an Argument My decision to continue my education and pursue an MBA is to gain the required skills needed to start a new career in my near future. Pursuing an MBA will make it possible to live a better economic life and to have a good job with security and top pay. I have chosen this route even with the current economic situation, knowing that new jobs may not be available by the time I finish with my MBA. An MBA would benefit me greatly in a variety of ways. Pursuing an MBA will aid in the development of the skills I need in the finance and accounting areas. Of course the increase in pay from possessing an MBA does not hurt either. When researching jobs online I am finding that by having a master’s degree, the pay is substantially higher than those with a bachelor’s degree. Other than career and financial reasons, I do have a personal goal to achieve more than my siblings. Out of four sisters only two of us have a bachelor’s degree. I would love nothing more than to become the other sibling to obtain a masters degree. Plain and simple, I want to do better than all of my sisters. In this economy, having a good paying job with security is vital. “In nearly every sector of the globe, the prospect of making more money and living a better economic life draws thousands of students to MBA programs” (Euders.com, 2009). I plan hopefully to open my own business someday in the very near future. With running my own business the part of running a business...
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...being famous, but to me being successful means achieving the goals I set for myself, whether that be being financially stable, earning my bachelors’ degree and pursuing my educational goals and finally being able to start a family of my own when I am financially and professionally stable. Life goals academic goals, one thing for sure is that only persistence and hard work will get you to where you want to be. Setting goals is a great way to reach your dreams as well as your educational success. Proper time management and a step by step process is a good place to start when trying to kick start your path to becoming a success. My primary educational goal is to actually finish college successfully and gain my Bachelor’s degree. One reason why this is an important goal for me is because I would be the first person in my family to have a college degree, let alone be the first to graduate, I have few other family members who attended college but have failed, which is one of the reasons why I decided to go to school after being out of high school for so long. Seeing that so many have failed before me I was afraid I would fail as well but it is of great importance for me to succeed not only just gaining my degree but also finding a job in my field of study. With successfully completing college I hope to inspire my sister and younger cousins to head towards the path of pursuing a higher education. I plan on pursuing a career in dentistry or pharmaceuticals. I enjoy helping others and making...
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...Using the Association of Information Technology Professionals to support my education and beyond November 29, 2010 Using the Association of Information Technology Professionals to support my education and beyond Pursuing an education with the goal of achieving more rewarding employment opportunities can seem daunting, especially when the avenues after achieving the degree can be vast without a map to help guide someone along the industry waters. Professional organizations routinely establish chapters for certain fields that guide individuals to greater opportunities. In the information technology field, the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) operates to assist students or employed professionals who want to continue, enhance and expand their knowledge. For my part, I plan to join and use the AITP to facilitate and maintain my success in the information technology (IT) industry. The AITP emerged in 1996 as a direct evolution from the Data Processing Management Association (DPMA). The DPMA had operated since 1962 and had focused primarily on the continued education of information processing techniques with the increase of computers in professions worldwide. The DPMA also continually strove to recognize the contributions of professionals in the IT industry. In 1996, the DPMA changed their name to The Association of Information Technology Professionals to align with the adopted terminology that was emerging from the field but also to expand evolve...
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...Statement of Goals – Library and Information Science I have submitted my application for admission into the Kent State School of Library and Information Science as an avenue for professional growth within my current career. As a former Spanish teacher and currently a computer technology teacher, it is important to pursue the MLIS as current librarians seek retirement and technology continues to infiltrate libraries across our nation. I am currently interested in pursuing the MLIS plus the K-12 licensure in order to serve in an urban school library setting. My current teaching assignment of computer technology lends itself to a smooth transition from the classroom to a librarian position as our school district places more emphasis on digital media. I remain fully committed to providing instruction to students; however, with teachers and school librarians retiring in droves, I fear that our schools will be left with overworked teachers and no librarians in our schools. By completing the MLIS degree, I will be accomplishing an additional career objective. I remain committed to my career goals that were previously established many years ago. My first goal was accomplished by completing my undergraduate course of study at the University of Cincinnati. My second career goal was to obtain my M. Ed. In School Administration and I accomplished that particular goal in the year 2000. My third goal, albeit somewhat personal, was to earn my private pilot’s license, and I...
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...Career Development Plan I’ve often heard people say, “if you don’t know where you’re going, how will you get there?” (McGuire, 2008). This statement rings exceedingly true in our growing workforce. As larger corporations grow, and opportunities are merged into fewer positions, establishing a plan and pursuing a specific career course is becoming increasingly important. By determining career goals and objectives, one is capable of assessing what current skills and abilities he possesses that will be useful in attaining that position, and what training and education may be required before advancement is possible. My five-year career development plan, however, is different from the path of an employee in a corporate environment. My goal, however, is to promote the growth of the company I own, Heather's Crew. Before setting a reasonable career course, many find it important to take an inventory of their current capabilities. During my personal skill assessment, I determined that I have the ability to manage employees, assess the strengths and weaknesses of the business, and to implement a plan of action to correct problem areas. I also have knowledge of accounting processes, as well as exceptional sales and customer service skills. Still, the most vital strength I bring to Heather's Hammers is marketing. I am talented in website design, search engine marketing, and search engine optimization. As I determine the best opportunities for my future career development, I have to understand...
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...To pursue a master's in business administration Gary M. Newsome MGT/521 August 17, 2010 Stephanie Jackson To pursue a master's in business administration Many people set goals in life with a mindset of accomplishing these goals, and there is no more important goal than achieving a higher degree in education. It always has been my ultimate goal to achieve a master’s in business administration (MBA), but because of the time constraints and long deployments of military service, attending an institution of higher education for an MBA was out of the question. After 30 years of military service and beyond the age of 50, there is no better time to conquer my dreams and achieve my personal goal in obtaining my MBA. This accomplishment will open new a new path toward venturing into another outstanding career. The value of higher education is an important factor for advancement. The opportunity to excel would be the primary reason to achieve this goal while gaining the skills, and knowledge, of management. A position of increased responsibility requires much knowledge to be successful and a company, or business, may fail without these credentials. Mintzberg stated that “managers are important people who are supposed to sit above others, removed and disconnected from the work of making products and selling services. The higher they go, the more important they are, so that on reaching the top, becoming Chief Executive Officer; they are the corporation even if they arrived yesterday...
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...nice. I sat in the lobby and waited for the receptionist to announce my arrival to the admissions counselor, Mrs. Bakutis. Shortly thereafter, a young lady emerged from a long hallway, smiling with an extended arm to greet me with a handshake as she introduced herself to me as Paneora Bakutis. As with most conversations, we began our interview with small talk. I complimented her on how nicely decorated the office was, as she went to prepare what looked like materials for our interview. We began our interview and I listened intently while Ms. Bakutis told me of all the wonderful opportunities Morris Graduate College has to offer. We discussed which program may work best for me, location, and financial aid. As we were closing out the interview Ms Bakutis opened a black folder shaped like an elegant envelope and pulled out papers that needed to be returned as soon as possible. She then alerted me that classes would begin on December 2nd, 2013, so it would be beneficial to me to get started as soon as possible. The final thing Ms. Bakutis told me as we wrapped up our meeting is that I would need to submit a personal statement along with two letters of recommendation. Whoa!!!!! At that moment everything stopped. I need to write a personal statement? Wow!!! I’ve never written a personal statement. Am I really ready for this? These were just some of the thoughts running through my mind. I went into panic mode as my mind started racing. Aaaww man, I have to write a paper to get into...
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...to benefit others and society. Students must be enrolled in a degree program of study through Colorado Technical University Online. No scholarship or grant awards will be disbursed prior to attendance through Colorado Technical University Online. Essays are reviewed each session by the Colorado Technical University Online Scholarship Committee and students are notified of any scholarship awards in writing. _____________________________________________ Student’s Signature Date___04/23/2013___________ I certify that all statements made in my submitted essay and the information above are true and correct to the best of my ability. I understand that misrepresentation or omission may be cause for disqualification. I have also read and understood the Colorado Technical University Online...
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...Personal Statement My name is Adwoa Blankson, I am currently in my second career as a critical care nurse at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Prior to becoming a nurse, I worked as a case manager and a child and family advocate in social services in Pennsylvania and Connecticut, for more than ten years. I worked with children, youth and adults with social, emotional and behavioral problems. My first bachelor’s degree was a BSc in Psychology and Sociology. Throughout my professional experiences, I have demonstrated intellectual and personal attributes that have made me successful in my career. I have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, which enables me to provide individualized and holistic care to patients and their families. After twelve years in social work, I pursued and successfully completed an accelerated 15-month bachelor’s degree in Nursing at New York University in May 2011. I made this decision because I wanted to continue caring for people in the medical field. An experience with a family member who had cancer, brought me frequently to the hospital and clinical setting, and this solidified my decision to become a nurse. In the past couple of years as a bedside nurse, I have developed strong interpersonal and psychosocial skills especially in taking care of cancer patients and their families. In this patient population, active listening is crucial and I can strongly boast of being an active listener to my patients. This is evident because...
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...Statement of Purpose of Zhe Pei I am writing to share with you my interest in applying for the MBA program at Redlands University in order to more deeply explore the best practices of accounting and business methods used in this field. After careful consideration, it has become clear to me that developing a successful career in accounting in the modern business environment requires advanced training in accounting and related subjects. Having performed and worked in the accounting area for almost one year, I would like to learn profoundly the business principles and practices to make my career path go further. In reality, I would love to focus my career on accounting and global business field in importing and exporting corporation, which requires profound knowledge and rich experience. If one were to ask my friends to describe me they would describe me as a very pleasant, active and intelligent woman. I am a woman with technical aptitude and an interested in business and accounting. I also have a passion understanding different corporation cultures. I got my bachelor degree in Public Affairs Management in China. During my undergraduate program, I realized that I am especially interested in accounting and business major. Going abroad to pursue accounting and business majors is my study plan. Working in a global corporation is my career target. Last year in May, I graduated from SUNY at Albany with my master accounting degree successfully. From the two years master accounting...
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...your motivation for pursuing the MBA degree. How does it advance your short-term and long-term goals? How have your academic, career, and life experiences prepared you for this program? What strengths will you bring, and what knowledge and insights are you hoping to develop during the program? If you have any concerns about your application, please address them here. “A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work” - General Colin Powell. Talking Points: 1st PARARGRAPH: 1st Two Parts of Statement. - Further career 1. Over 24 months ago, I made significant career change, from being an American History Instructor at a military school to a career in medical device sales. 2. Will allow me to move away from Sales and into Corporate side of industry 3. I believe that supplementing my current education and work experience with a top-notch graduate business education will help to eventually elevate me to an executive position within the corporate medical device world. - Academic, career, and life experiences 1. VMI - My experiences at VMI not only prepared me for my career, it prepared me both for life in and outside of my career. - My degree represents not only the acumen in my course of study but in many facets of leadership - VMI forces its graduates to face challenges that I never thought I would come across and in turn, allowed me to become confident in my abilities to work...
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...Mission Choosing to pursue a career in nursing represents the commitment I have to live in accordance with my values. A nursing career constitutes a large part of my overall mission in life. A mission that acquires more dimensions as I learn more of what nursing entails. Experiences and Decisions My experiences have taught me the wisdom of living my life in a manner that provides me with the things that give my life meaning. Experience has taught me to make decisions based upon my values. Challenges Life presents challenges that require either creating a way to change the circumstances that present themselves or adapting to those circumstances. In the process of changing and adapting, I learned that I can use the strengths, skills, and creative thought processes I’ve developed and to apply these skills to other areas in my life. Direction I have moved towards different careers based upon my natural talents and inclinations, but found that they left me unsatisfied. I realized the dissatisfaction was due to the lack of altruistic components in the fields I was pursuing. I researched different career options and decided that nursing encompassed all the things that have meaning for me. Mission Statements My personal mission in life is in line with my view of life as a continuous growth process. At the core of my value system is my spirituality. I endeavor to perform all actions LIFE MISSION 3 for God, this includes, performing tasks to the best of my ability, non-injury to others...
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...college education will benefit themselves, their families, and their communities. About the Scholarships The scholarships may be used for tuition, books, transportation, childcare and other living expenses and will be disbursed over two school terms, starting in Fall 2012. Selection is competitive, which means that meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee that you will receive a scholarship. In 2011, JRF awarded 40 new scholarships from 860 applications. Which Students are Eligible? q Women, at least 35 years of age as of March 1, 2012, q who are U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents of the United States, q and are pursuing a technical or vocational education, an associate’s degree, or a first bachelor’s degree, Students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree and/or will be pursuing a graduate degree in Fall 2012 are ineligible. q and are enrolled in, or accepted to, a regionally or ACICS accredited college for the Fall 2012 term, To be eligible, your college must be accredited by one of the following: Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, Middle States Commission on Higher Education, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Northwest Commission on...
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...I hereby submit my application to be admitted into the current MS in Accounting and Financial Management (MAFM) program. I am mostly attracted by the fact that the University is one of the most reputable universities in the state. Over the years I have learnt that persistence is one of the great virtues that help many achieve immeasurable success with confidence. Devry University offers M.S in Accounting and Financial Management with flexible class schedule and excellent education quality .The students able to get better career in respective filed. I have completed some business courses (Bachelor Degree in accounting from University of Calcutta, India, Master Degree in accounting from National University, Bangladesh and Certified Cost and Management degree from The Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Bangladesh) but my intention to earn a real education from USA. After migrate to USA I have been working with Certified Public Accountant. Working with real world and professional environment I think accounting degree in the united state is better than any other degree to reach to destination of future career. My final academic/ professional goal in my life to became a certified public accountant. Accounting is the study of how businesses track their income and assets over time. Accountants engage in a wide variety of activities besides preparing financial statements and recording business transactions including computing costs and efficiency gains from...
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...My name is Prajeev Tulsidas Kanjiani residing in Singapore. I am 21 years old who is persistent, goal oriented and conscientious. When I heard that ACCA is offering a scholarship, I was very elated to apply because I am cognizant that this opportunity seldom occurs and therefore I want to explore my chance of obtaining a scholarship awards. I believe that an award of scholarship can help me to realize my full potential in various ways. I believe that a scholarship award will help me to impart my requisite skills and knowledge to the wider society and by doing so; I will also fulfill my national and societal role. Right from the start, my attitude towards the ACCA course has been to take up new challenges and overcome them one at a time. This is evident from my consistent high scores, which helped me secure the top ranks in Singapore in the following subjects - 1st in Paper T3, 2nd in Paper F6, and 3rd in Paper T6. I also secured world ranks in Paper T3 and T6 - 3rd and 6th respectively. Hard work and dedication have similarly resulted in my obtaining an overall score of 87 in CAT and 80 in ACCA till date. I am currently working towards securing a world rank in my remaining subjects. My short term goal is to be a part of a financial team. I am committed to growing in that field in order to accomplish my long term goal of becoming a crucial part in running a company. Since I have a good merit and distinction in ACCA examinations, I am confident of my application for the...
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