Statement Of Career Objectives: Master Of Science In Information System Technology Personal Statement Sample

This statement is associated with my application for entry into the Master of Science in Information Systems Technology (MSIST) program offered by this university. I believe that I am ideally qualified for this program, having graduated in the summer of 2013 from the College of Business Administration at the King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems Management (GPA 3.16/4).
For me, this MSIST program is a natural successor to my existing degree, with a curriculum and structure that perfectly matches my needs. The innovative blend of courses on information technology and management (plus the availability of specialized electives) will be of enormous benefit, compliant with my goal of gaining not only a deeper appreciation of the newest developments in technology but also to acquire the management skills required in this field. Areas of particular interest for me include databases, e-commerce, project management, and information security.
Having researched the availability of MSIST programs, I chose this university for several reasons in addition to the program curriculum and structure. Firstly, it is highly rated in business school rankings and enjoys an enviable reputation. Its location is ideal for me and the school has first class resources and a highly-qualified full-time faculty. I also like the fact that the MSIST program has been available for sufficient time to have been refined over time to become the perfected program now offered.
As of right now, my short-term objective is to complete this MSIST program with the best possible results, then to secure employment in a preferred field of information systems technology project management. Ideally, I will seek a role in which I can make a worthwhile and significant contribution to the growth of the organization that employs me. Although I have excellent leadership abilities, I also have the flexibility to work as a team member, especially as I possess advanced interpersonal skills and am a good communicator.
In the longer-term, I envisage gaining promotion to an eventual senior position – either in a commercial organization or in the employ of the Saudi government. In either case, I would hope to then have influence which I could use to encourage the adoption of E-government technologies and techniques to dramatically improve bureaucratic and administrative efficiency in my home country.
Following my graduation from King Saud University, I gained nine months of valuable work experience with the Riyadh Bank, where I functioned as an Assistant Risk Analyst, in the Bank’s Operational Risk Department. In the past, I have also undertaken a number of voluntary activities, and while studying at King Saud University, I developed and operated – in conjunction with four fellow students – KSUBookShop.com, a specialized website for buying and selling used textbooks. I have also organized various events at the university and elsewhere, and joined a numbers of clubs and societies, including the IEEE International Association, in which I served as Honorary Treasurer from 2010 to 2013.
I am outgoing by nature and have highly developed problem solving skills, as well as possessing excellent time management capabilities and good event organization skills. I also have strong technical abilities, including being computer literate and having some knowledge of several programming languages.
Overall, I am fully confident that the MSIST program will be exactly what I require to significantly develop and enhance my knowledge and skills in information technology, which in turn will be vital to the fulfillment of my intended career. Even though only certain parts of the course can be customized to individual preferences (the electives), I feel that it could well have been designed specifically to match my experience as well as my expectations and future objectives.
Thank you for your time and consideration in reviewing my statement of career objectives.