SOP Sample for MS Project Management in US - Fresh Graduate

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 channeled me into the field of Finance and Marketing. I was like every other girl until my 10th grade with no idea but great fantasies about 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. Thus, to ensure that I reached my desired goal, I took commerce in the 11th grade. Gathering knowledge and experience in multiple domains of business management over these years, I am now applying for the Masters in Project Management in your reputed Institution – [UNIVERSITY_NAME], to expertise in the field of Project Management.

As mentioned earlier, in the pursuit of my dream goal, I took up commerce in the 11th grade, 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 secured a CGPA of 6.31 at the end of three years. 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 BBA, 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 my academic years of my Bachelors' 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 have worked on a couple of projects. Firstly, I have worked on "A STUDY ON CONSUMER AWARENESS TOWARDS HEALTH INSURANCE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES." The project involved analyzing the importance and awareness of the people in India towards Health insurance products and services provided by various Health insurance companies. The second project was on "A STUDY ON CONSUMERS PERCEIVED VALUE AND SATISFACTION TOWARDS [COMPANY_NAME]'S PERFORMANCE." The crux of this project was to understand the perception and satisfaction of the customers towards the offers and other benefits provided by [COMPANY_NAME] (India's largest Food delivery, Dining and Restaurant discovery service), using a structured questionnaire and analytical tools such as chi-square, correlation, and percentage analysis.

Apart from these, I had also attended an online internship conducted by [COMPANY_NAME]. The training focused on pitching [COMPANY_NAME] products to the potential customers and its promotion. This practical experience, alongside my studies, enriched 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 field. Soon, 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. As a junior admin, I was in charge of the Administration of overall setup, configuration, and maintenance of the Salesforce.com platform for various Accounts. As a Junior Business Analyst, I participate in requirement gathering sessions and document user requirements to address changing business needs and Review design approach with the Project Manager. Besides, I was also proactively involved in Functional Testing, UAT, creation, and maintenance of documentation on business processes, application configuration, and help related materials for users. I was recognized as the employee of the month at [COMPANY_NAME] (Sep 2021) for learning community cloud quickly and implementing it successfully.

[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 Multi-National 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.