SOP Sample for MS Project Management Analytics in US

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

[UNIVERSITY_NAME] MS in Project Management

"Perseverance is the key to success!"

This phrase is the kernel of my life. The journey of my life has its successes and failures that have channelled me into the field of Finance and Marketing. I was like a clueless kid until my 10th grade with no idea but great aspirations for life. One of my greatest fantasies was envisioning myself as a boss lady, managing finance and making business masterstrokes. This flyspeck fantasy was the main reason for my interest in management. I used to assist my father with his business by monitoring day-to-day operations and making suggestions to eliminate bottlenecks. Everyone around me was startled to see such a strong interest in me at such a young age.

To ensure that I reached my desired goal, I took commerce in 11th grade in the pursuit of my goal, and it was the first step I took to pave my wave towards my management career. My interest in the subjects and my doggedness made me secure 93.75% in my Higher Secondary Education. In 2016, I enrolled in the Bachelor's program in Commerce at [UNIVERSITY_NAME], where I had to work on a variety of projects that taught me soft skills such as teamwork, creative thinking, and time management. I overcame my fear of public speaking as I had to give presentations on fascinating topics related to my course. Over the years of my UG, I had a plethora of subjects to study the various facets of management and comprehend its intricacies. Having done that, I realized that Business administration would be an excellent option to move a little closer to my dreams.

After completing my undergraduate in commerce, I started with my MBA with a specialization in Finance and Marketing. I am a proud alumnus of the [UNIVERSITY_NAME]. I had secured an overall GPA of 8.48 at the end of two academic years, reflecting the amount of dedication I had to conquer what I needed.

"Knowledge churns into wisdom with an exposure to practicality" – a quote that I firmly believe. Throughout the academic years of my Bachelor's and Master's, I had taken up several internships and projects to widen my knowledge and stay abreast with recent advancements in the Business market. I had attended an online internship conducted by [COMPANY_NAME]. The training focused on pitching [COMPANY_NAME] products to potential customers which helped me to learn the fundamentals of sales. I also developed a huge interest in technology as I read about how Indian Tech start-ups revolutionized the world by building customer-centric products. This was my wow moment where I found that leveraging technology to solve problems intrigued me. My work experience, alongside my love for technology, helped me enrich my skills in Salesforce platforms such as Sales Cloud, Community Cloud, Service Cloud, and Marketing Cloud. I specialize in Salesforce Community Cloud, and I'm aware of the fundamentals of the Python Programming Language.

After completing my MBA in May 2021, I decided to seek professional exposure and get professionally trained for the work environment. I was recruited at [COMPANY_NAME], A Salesforce consulting and implementation company. I am currently working as a Junior Admin / Business Analyst in the same firm. I was delegated various duties and responsibilities as a junior admin and business analyst here. I was in charge of the Administration of overall setup, configuration, and maintenance of the Salesforce.com platform for various Accounts. I Interact with clients directly through Zoom calls, Emails and also participate in requirement gathering sessions and document user requirements to address changing business needs and Review design approach with the Project Manager. At [COMPANY_NAME], I was named employee of the month (September 2021) for swiftly learning community cloud and successfully implementing it.

[COMPANY_NAME], being one of the best Salesforce consultants in India, has been a fast-growing company with several leading companies approaching them for Salesforce Implementation for their businesses. As a result, the company started recruiting more Project Managers. My continuous engagement with the project manager to whom I used to report sparked my interest in pursuing a career in project management. This fascination, combined with my desire to lead projects at Multinational Companies prompted me to apply to [UNIVERSITY_NAME].

The Master of Project Management program at [UNIVERSITY_NAME] is a remarkable degree that will provide vast opportunities for career development. The program offers courses such as Foundations of Project Management, Project Risk Management, Project Scheduling, and Cost Planning, which will help me build a solid fundamental knowledge of Project Management. A concentration in Analytics will enrich my skills. Having the expertise to work with data isn't just valuable; it's almost a requirement as Analytics has been adopted in different industries. The co-op program will allow me to use my academic knowledge practically, accelerating my professional development.

A master's degree from [UNIVERSITY_NAME] shall extensively widen my horizon over the various aspects of Project management. I could imagine myself exploring a wide range of educational and career opportunities learning from renowned and scholarly professors, and as a student of your reputed Institution.

I am sure that your Institute, being one of the most reputed Universities in the United States, which has been successfully contributing intellectual individuals to society, will provide a massive platform of innovative learning opportunities to equip me for the competitive world. Having had a chance to study at your Institute, I shall give my best and strive hard to live up to your expectations.