Statement of Purpose – Monash MBA

An MBA is a postgraduate degree that people undertake to polish their knowledge and skills in
common business subjects. It can be an effective way to switch domains, obtain higher ranks in
companies or elevate to the higher management in the quickest possible manner. The MBA is also a
great way to build and enhance your networking skills.

Business and society are mutually inclusive. In society we transact in several forms, in business more
so. However, appropriate social skills when applied in business context make for mutually beneficial
relationships. In an international setting such as the Monash Business School where students come
from diverse backgrounds in terms of location, industry, culture and business setting, learning becomes
a truly social phenomenon. With diversity that students bring into the classroom, the challenges that
one is likely to face in different real world business scenarios are exposed in a truly global setting thus
making learning more practical. Australia is at the forefront of software. However there is a shortage of
talent pool in IT. It is predicted that there will be a high demand for skilled workforce in software
industry in future. With more than fifty years of unparalleled history Monash has produced some of the
leading CEOs and politicians in the world besides nurturing some of the greatest minds in scientific
research. Its strong alumni and network of pupils continues to strengthen and expand due to relentless
support from the university staff. My experience with the admissions team at Monash so far has been
extra-ordinary. And I believe student satisfaction is the way of life at Monash. I am inspired to be part
of such a progressive and service-oriented institution. Situated in the second most populous city in
Australia, Monash enjoys the vibrant and cosmopolitan culture of Melbourne and thrives on a student
community that is second to none. International students form a vast majority of the student population
and contribute several billion dollars to the Victorian economy. According to statistics, Melbourne is
considered to be among the top five student cities in the world. With an endowment of almost two bn.
AUD and several scholarships readily available for applicants, Monash is naturally my first choice in
the Asia Pacific zone.

Since 2009 I have been associated with several companies either in a full-time capacity or as an
advisor. My undergraduate degree in computer science and engineering resulted from undying passion
for computers since school. I held the position of head of computer club and web team in high school
and was awarded by the Union Minister of Information Technology for organizing the city's biggest
inter-school computer symposium. Although offered admission to other universities I enrolled in a
university that specializes in IT education. After accomplishing an exciting project during my final year
of engineering I started working on an online portal with the objective to compare and boost deals in
eCommerce. It was followed by stints with software development companies in the capacity of
Business Analyst, Product Manager and Business Head. The last seven years of my life have been
exciting in terms of exposure to different industries, practices, processes and domains. I have worked
with award winning startups and big organizations that have constantly been featured among the
world's best companies in financial technology, mobile health and eCommerce. At this stage of my
career I am looking to utilize all of my experiences and embark on an exciting journey in the field of
software marketing and sales. I believe with my capacity to think rationally, allocate responsibilities
and manage large projects I will be successful in future. However, an MBA is essential for me to be
able to work with globally renowned companies and create a significant impact with prestigious
clientele.

Owing to my diverse interests and strong talents in the fields of music, writing and creative arts I
believe I will contribute significantly to the student community at Monash besides academics. I
perform on stage occasionally as a singer, write blogs regularly on social networking sites and maintain
a community of music lovers with considerable fan following. While all of my talents may not
contribute to a career in future, they will surely help build strong ties with like-minded fellows and
bridge cultural differences no matter where in the world. Creativity cannot have boundaries. It is
unique and surpasses geographical barriers. In a multi-cultural environment creative pursuits can only
narrow existing divide by introducing something different and unique. I believe that my background in
the creative arts shall provide a distinct edge over other applicants in the context of creative problem
solving and imaginative approach to business.