pursuing Masters in Management in the UK

pursuing Masters in Management in the UK

In the context of globalization, the businesses are being conducted in the boundary-free market place. In such a scenario, the companies need to integrate their business activities and coordinate the resources across national borders to sustain the increasing competition and grow at an international level. And this can be accomplished by employing the global managers equipped with the competencies, knowledge and expertise to manage a wide swath of employees coming from different cultures, languages and ethnicities along with the ability to tackle complex business situations. The leaders are required to think both intuitively and analytically, possess traits like learning agility & creativity and cognitive powers to develop & lead global teams to yield a common goal. Infatuated with the business spectrum and possessing a desire to build my career in the management field, I want to pursue Masters in Management in the UK.

After successful completion of X, I chose Commerce stream in XII that I completed with flying colours in the year 2012. In school, Economics and Accountancy attracted me the most. Economics provided me with knowledge of tools of economics and statistics to exercise the power of thinking and then develop my perception on economic issues. Accountancy, on the other hand, augmented my knowledge in theoretical accounting, accounting process, accounting for partnership firms and companies, analysis of financial statements and cash flow statements etc.

For me, inspiration to work in the spectrum of accounting came primarily from Mr Benjamin Grahm & Mr Warren buffet that I have had the pleasure to know through their books ‘The Intelligent Investor’ and ‘The Essays of Warren Buffet’. My childhood hobby of Stamp & Coin collection later helped me make money through selling the rare stamps and coins, first of which was a Shilling and a Lal Bahadur Shastri Stamp for 15 Pounds. Pertaining to my interest in accounting, in high school summer vacation, I interned as a bookkeeper at Quilon Medical Trust for over a month, and I vouched for books of Kerala Aids Control Society. My knowledge in the field of accounting and finance, together with my keen interest in money matters furthered my absorption in the discipline.

And hence, enthralled to work in the field of accounting, I joined a chartered accountants firm, ‘Thajudeen & Associates’ as an ‘Audit Trainee’ just after completing high school in June 2012. My dedicated and efficient work promoted me to secure the job of ‘Articled Clerk’ in Apr’ 2016, followed by the role of ‘Audit Executive’ in May’ 2019 within the same firm. My job provided me exposure to the various types of accounting, auditing and taxation work for the prestigious clients including, government organizations, banks, private & public limited companies, firms, IT industry and individuals doing finance-related business.

Additionally, in the year 2014, I passed the Common Proficiency Test under regulation 25D (3) of The Chartered Accountants Regulations, 1988. After that, in 2016, I completed a one-month course of Information Technology Training from Board of Studies, ICAI. Having gained considerable practical experience in accounting, now I aspire to climb the corporate ladder and pursue a managerial role in the specialized field of accounting. And, to fulfill my life-objective, it is imperative for me to get enrolled in a graduate degree program in management that will help me translate into a leadership role in the global business spectrum.

Considering the changing scenario of the world of work in the context of rapid-transformation of technology and globalization, the future business leaders need to be equipped with the knowledge and professional skills to manage the complex global workplace efficiently. The world-reputed Masters in Management program offered at your prestigious university is the distinctive combination of academic rigour with practical relevance. The course will equip me with all the essential tools, techniques, concepts and skills, enabling me to understand how business is conducted from an international operational and strategic perspective.

Your elite business school is one of the leading business schools in the UK that enjoys a worldwide reputation for teaching and research excellence in business-related programs. The academics are famous for hands-on industry experience and engagement in thriving research programmes. The curriculum is designed in the collaboration of the industry experts and researchers and is taught with an analytical approach. I have firm belief to develop my intellectual skills to critically assess the latest trends in management under the guidance of the eminent experienced faculty and gain a fresh new approach to create practical managerial solutions to the contemporary management issues. My involvement in the practical case studies and hands-on tasks will help me gain industrial skills like problem analysis, critical thinking, finance and strategy.

Further, the school has strong links with international businesses, firms and companies. I am looking forward to avail the opportunity to work on a live project within an organization that will provide me with the chance to apply the skills and knowledge to real-world management challenges. This will help me acquire an understanding of contemporary management issues and the various challenges being faced by managers in the global business environment. As the school attracts a large number of students from across the globe, studying along with interdisciplinary student cohort will help me gain knowledge about doing business with other cultures together with expanding my network. Immersing in the cosmopolitan and multicultural environment will broaden my perspective, transform my personality and enhance my soft skills such as team-building, leadership, negotiating and managing people.

After completing the degree and gaining business-focused knowledge & professional skills, I desire to obtain work experience in the UK under a 2-year work permit and then return to India, my home country. I believe that acquiring the UK management degree with a broadened international perspective on management through international work experience will help me succeed in securing a managerial role in one of the leading multinational company in India. And, it will enable me to deal with a broad range of people, companies, and financial situations. Setting up an Asset Management Company a few years down the lane would be my long term goal, and I have a firm belief that your program will help me accomplish my dream.

I see myself as a dedicated, committed and hard-working disciple with the zeal to face the challenges of coming out of my comfort zone and pursuing an academically rigorous program at your esteemed university. Thank you for considering my application