Sop for Mba

People with goals and dreams in life tend to be happier as they know what to look forward to. As important as it is to have a vision of one’s future, it's not enough. One needs to test it realistically and have a plan for getting there. A Masters of Science in Finance degree is a part of my plan to achieve my goals of attaining an in-depth knowledge of the financial markets and working towards securing a job in investment banking. Post graduation, in the short term my focus would be on securing a job as an analyst in a financial services firm, preferably an investment bank, to gain the knowledge and experience required for me to pursue an MBA. Furthermore, while working I would prepare to give the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exams. Fulfilling my short term goals would assist my long term goal of climbing the corporate ladder in a global financial services firm, working in the key areas of corporate finance and investment management; or maybe even setting up my own management consultancy offering financial solutions and accounting systems. I have always been good with math and accounting since school, thus commerce was the obvious career choice. Having studied various subjects in my undergraduate course (Bachelor of Management Studies), I understood the significance of economic, social, political and most importantly financial factors that drive changes in industries and markets. My interest in finance grew and led me to major in that field in my final year as well as appear for the National Stock Exchange’s Financial Markets Beginners Exam and attend a Basic Course on Derivatives at the Bombay Stock Exchange. A MS degree in Finance from the Villanova School of Business, combined with my past experiences, will prepare me to compete & succeed in the innovative and vast field of finance which fits in with my ambitions and capabilities. The inclusive nature of finance increases the importance of understanding the influence of various factors