Topic
Personal Statement for Masters in Finance
Instructions
Please provide a personal statement of no more than 500 words. The statement should describe your personal motivation to undertake further study and can include details of your personal circumstances as well as your life and work experiences. It should emphasize any aspect of your personal history that may enhance your application, including extracurricular activity, community involvement, relevant personal characteristics, and any outstanding achievements
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The field of Finance has been my interest since my undergraduate studies. I believe the desire to pursue this career rest with the fact I have demonstrated consistent but progressive performance in academics. The coursework and projects enabled me to learn my first principle in finance, that diversification of portfolio minimizes risks. While practical experience enabled me to understand the basic principles of finance, I developed a strong desire to pursue further education and understand the theoretical aspects underlying finance. Enrolling in a Master’s program, I believe, will be a turning point of my career aspirations.
I decided to set a solid foundation in finance by enrolling for a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Connecticut. Here, I develop a significant inclination towards finance by understanding basic financial principles on Real Estate, Business Information systems, Investment, and Security Analysis, Business Law of the Legal and Ethical Environment of Business.
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