Statement of Purpose for a Masters' Degree in Management Information

Computers have fascinated me ever since I was a child. Like any kid, I initially interpreted it as a mere gaming device. However, as I grew older, I started developing a curiosity making me want to learn how it works. It was at this time that I was introduced to the concept of programming in my middle school. When I was taught that computers could be used to perform almost anything, I was not convinced; I wanted to see for it myself. This drove me to choose computer science as my main stream of study in high school. It was then that I realized the immense potential of computers and the countless opportunities it presented, thereby increasing my interest in the field. Through a combination of carefully made decisions and persistent hard work, I was able to transform this interest into a successful career.

During the period between high school and college, I started assisting my father with his business. I noticed that he was finding it difficult to manage all of his clients' information in just a bunch of spreadsheets. I wanted to make this information management easy for him; so, I began my research into finding an alternative solution. Within three months, I created a simple database-driven software with an intuitive interface that he could use to easily manage his clients. He found the software so useful that he shared it with two of his partners who appreciated me for its ease of use. It was then that I decided to take up an undergraduate program that would enhance my programming skills and also further my knowledge of the whole software development process. This led me to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology.

My bachelor’s degree exposed me to all the core areas of computer science. It included in-depth labor...

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I firmly believe that simply being skilled in software development is no longer sufficient to thrive in this fast-paced industry. I have always wanted to pursue a course where I could develop advanced IT skills and soft skills that are focused on management such as communication, leadership, decision making and strategy skills that would position me for continued success in any IT workplace and help me build a career as a Consultant/Analyst wherein my potential can be utilized effectively for the growth and development of an organization. My long term goal is to put my path in the field of System Designing through contribution of original ideas and translating those ideas to develop high end applications and products. In this endeavor, I hope to contribute significantly to the human society by improving the quality of life and standard of living.

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