What are your specific post-graduate short-term and long-term goals? How will a graduate degree from the Robert H. Smith School of Business assist you
From the beginning of my career after graduating with a degree in computer science in India, I was offered the option of entering the world of programming or pursuing a career in quality assurance. To the surprise of my family and friends I chose to enter quality assurance. I worked for a year in India and a year in the United States as a process quality consultant with a focus on educating technical teams on the importance of ensuring process quality in service firms. Some of my clients included Tata Consultancy Services and Bank of America. In the course of working with these clients and others get a grasp on their internal processes companywide I soon felt the need to equip myself with additional technical skills. I trained myself in Java/J2ee technologies through self study, completed the Sun Java Certified Programmer exam and became a programmer. I have worked as a Senior Java/J2ee developer for the past few years and have had a chance to implement and produce high quality deliverables gaining success on every project that I have ever worked on.
I am currently working for K12 Inc. one of the fastest growing companies in the greater Washington area. I am thrilled to be part of a company whose mission it is to educate children, empower teachers and serve public schools. There is a need for business leaders who can make a difference in my company. An MBA from the Smith School of Business would give me the necessary business skills to complement my existing technical skills. This experience would allow me to lead cross functional teams
in Business Development. I would also have the opportunity to perform due diligence of potential acquisitions and work to integrate acquisitions into K12. In the long term I would like to be Chief Information Officer at K12. As CIO of my company and to direct, plan, organize and control all activities of the IT Department. As member of the Senior Management team I would be expected to provide vision and leadership, participate in managing growth and coordinate a strategic plan for developing information systems.
The things about the Smith School of Business that make it an excellent choice for me is its core curriculum. The school’s emphasis on Globalization, Entrepreneurship, and technology make it my first choice to help me become a successful business leader in today’s global marketplace. I also feel that the global learning trips are a fantastic way to understand the nuances of global business and provide a firsthand look at business operations around the world. I also was impressed by Smith’s case study competitions as a good way to hone my strategic thinking and analytical skills on solving real world
business problems. I’m looking forward to applying the lessons that I learn in the classroom to my job today. The Smith Business School will allow me to expand my career network. I would be proud to join the Smith community of alumni in the Washington Area and beyond.
As I prepare to go into the next career and take on leadership roles I feel that I need a better understanding of other aspects of business. I want to make a smooth and successful transition to leadership roles and I need to learn how different business functions: information technology, sales, supply chain management, finance, human capital and strategic management work together. I want to learn in an environment where I can test out my ideas without fear of failure: where I can make mistakes and learn from them in a collaborative and encouraging environment. When I visited the Smith School of Business in the fall of 2009 to attend the Women and MBA workshop and the part time information session I could envision myself pursuing an MBA at Smith. I found the current students and the Alumni extremely lively and encouraging. On a personal note I have a two year old daughter and I had many concerns about how I could continue my higher education. The women that I met have children that are that age and they were
successfully able to complete their degree. At that program I was literally moved to tears when I saw fellow mothers sharing their stories of how they were able to balance their lives, work, family and education and how they were encouraged to do so at Smith. That session inspired me to pursue my education because I know that there is a community out there that will support me and that I am not alone in this endeavor. I want to be a role model for my children and my education at Smith will help me to reach all of these goals.
I am currently working for K12 Inc. one of the fastest growing companies in the greater Washington area. I am thrilled to be part of a company whose mission it is to educate children, empower teachers and serve public schools. There is a need for business leaders who can make a difference in my company. An MBA from the Smith School of Business would give me the necessary business skills to complement my existing technical skills. This experience would allow me to lead cross functional teams
in Business Development. I would also have the opportunity to perform due diligence of potential acquisitions and work to integrate acquisitions into K12. In the long term I would like to be Chief Information Officer at K12. As CIO of my company and to direct, plan, organize and control all activities of the IT Department. As member of the Senior Management team I would be expected to provide vision and leadership, participate in managing growth and coordinate a strategic plan for developing information systems.
The things about the Smith School of Business that make it an excellent choice for me is its core curriculum. The school’s emphasis on Globalization, Entrepreneurship, and technology make it my first choice to help me become a successful business leader in today’s global marketplace. I also feel that the global learning trips are a fantastic way to understand the nuances of global business and provide a firsthand look at business operations around the world. I also was impressed by Smith’s case study competitions as a good way to hone my strategic thinking and analytical skills on solving real world
business problems. I’m looking forward to applying the lessons that I learn in the classroom to my job today. The Smith Business School will allow me to expand my career network. I would be proud to join the Smith community of alumni in the Washington Area and beyond.
As I prepare to go into the next career and take on leadership roles I feel that I need a better understanding of other aspects of business. I want to make a smooth and successful transition to leadership roles and I need to learn how different business functions: information technology, sales, supply chain management, finance, human capital and strategic management work together. I want to learn in an environment where I can test out my ideas without fear of failure: where I can make mistakes and learn from them in a collaborative and encouraging environment. When I visited the Smith School of Business in the fall of 2009 to attend the Women and MBA workshop and the part time information session I could envision myself pursuing an MBA at Smith. I found the current students and the Alumni extremely lively and encouraging. On a personal note I have a two year old daughter and I had many concerns about how I could continue my higher education. The women that I met have children that are that age and they were
successfully able to complete their degree. At that program I was literally moved to tears when I saw fellow mothers sharing their stories of how they were able to balance their lives, work, family and education and how they were encouraged to do so at Smith. That session inspired me to pursue my education because I know that there is a community out there that will support me and that I am not alone in this endeavor. I want to be a role model for my children and my education at Smith will help me to reach all of these goals.
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