High demand of experts in Islamic banking and Finance industry motivates me to apply to the International Islamic University Malaysia’s Islamic Banking and Finance Program. Being a Malaysian, I acknowledge Malaysia is the pioneer in Islamic banking that now is flourishing, and we have advantages, we have the expertise and we also have a wide range of products. And with this purpose, I was excited to learn about your University, well-known about its high expertise in the subject of Islamic Banking and Finance; and the unique course, implementing a diverse range of subject that contribute to an extensive list of skills. Therefore, I would very much like to be considered as a strong candidate for your postgraduate program.
Since matriculation days, I have always been regarded as an academically brilliant. I obtained a GPA of 3.88 on the scale of 4. However, what disappointed me most was my lack of extra-curricular activities. Then, during my undergraduate program, I obtained a good academic performance with GPA of 2.55 on the scale of 4 but with strong participation in extracurricular activities held by University Sains Malaysia (USM) (List of activities recognized by USM were attached along with the resume). During my undergraduate studies I played an active role in the university's life by organizing quality miscellaneous events, parties, seminars and exhibition in as well as outside the institution. Kinabalu Challenge, Aman Kampus Program and Pre-Mariage Courses - to name just a few big events which included works of budgeting, project management skills, public speaking and team building. In 2011, because of the sense of responsibility and commitment given, I personally was elected to be the President of Residential College Council USM (Residential College Council mediates between college’s occupants and college administrators). There, I enhanced my leadership qualities and gained valuable experience in legality, administration and