Graduate School Initial Statement

¶ … pursuing graduate studies and describing future plans. Write a three-page essay. Graduate degrees can provide more expertise in a particular area, resulting in a better career path. What is my reason for pursuing graduate study at St. John's University? My primary reason for attending St. John's University is to obtain my M. BA in Finance. However, there are many universities that offer programs comparable to the one offered at St. John's.

Deciding to attend graduate school is not only a huge commitment of time, effort and money but also selecting the right program at the right school is a key decision. I believe that St. John's can provide me with a comprehensive program curriculum that offers not only the theoretical information but also practical application to the degree that I am pursuing. When I first began to consider completing the requirements for my MBA, I began to research universities that I felt could provide me with an unsurpassed educational experience.

Graduate school can be very stressful and becomes a major part of your life, so I wanted a school that would help me evaluate my options and select realistic goals. St. John's not only provided me with information but also recommendations and concrete suggestions about the program, the requirements and the financial implications. The university offers a wide range of elective curriculum as well as core classes for achieving my MBA in Finance.

The school also has a reputation for having an experienced faculty who hold the appropriate academic credentials and can provide the opportunity for me to experience personal and professional growth in a student-centered learning environment. St. John's also offers superior financial and administrative support that can help me obtain my MBA and reach my goal of a career in Finance. The school has provided me with a wide range of the academic and support services that they can offer and I believe that attending St.

John's would allow me to maximize my opportunity to complete my degree requirements. What are my future plans? My major goal is to finish graduate school and obtain my MBA in Finance. But there are some secondary goals attached to that achievement. I want to maximize the opportunities I have in graduate school by availing myself of the advantages St. John's has to offer. I want to learn as much as I can about my field from my professors and my peers.

If any mentoring programs are available, I want to take advantage of what they have to offer. I believe that obtaining my MBA will be a catalyst for achieving my career goals. The degree and learning experience will provide me with the tools necessary to remain on a growth path in my career. The job market, even in Finance can be very competitive and I believe my MBA will better position me for getting a job in well-known and reputable organization.

Although I have enjoyed career success in the past, I know that having my MBA will allow me to reach a higher level of compensation so that I am better able to provide for my family. That is an important personal goal for me. In addition, I also believe that an MBA is recognized as a sign of expertise particularly in the financial arena. It will definitely help me advance to a higher level within most organizations.

As I progress and advance in my career, I'd like to establish an expertise in the area of Global Surveillance for financial institutions. I'd like to develop and implement a Global Surveillance System that will allow global organizations to establish surveillance methods for monitoring potential banking transactions. This type of system could counteract fraudulent activities, provide a way for tracking large transactions and identify anything that might be.