LETTER OF MOTIVATION
How do you write a successful letter of motivation?
1. Do not start your letter of motivation by repeating your CV.
2. The letter of motivation should answer the following questions:
- What is your professional goal? In which sector would you like to work after obtaining your Master’s degree?
- Why do you apply for this MBA program? Which of the courses offered in this programare particularly beneficial in pursuing your professional goals?
- Why do you think you are the right person for this MBA program?
What knowledge and skills gathered in your previous education will be useful?
Have you already gathered any relevant professional experience?
Have you gathered any relevant experience as a member of any organization? (Students association, NGO, political party, volunteer service … If so, submit proof of your membership / your social involvement.)
How do you estimate your own personality? Do you think you are a good leader? Are you somebody who can make a difference? What makes you think so? (Emphasize your strong points, but be realistic.)
- Why do you want to study under the Canadian educational system?
What do you know about the Canadian university system and the specifics of studying at University of Quebec at Trois-Rivieres?
Why you are interested in the Canadian (or North American) educational system and how will it fit your goals in professional career?
3. Your letter of motivation should comprise not more than two or three pages. Pay attention to grammar and spelling!
Format
LETTER OF MOTIVATION
Your nameYour address
Your email / University of Quebec at Trois-Rivieres
Date
Dear Sir or Madam,
I wish to apply/ I am writing to apply to the Master of Business Administration program at University of Quebec at Trois-Rivieres for the 2017 intake. ……………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
Thank you for your attention and consideration. I look forward to your acceptance.
Yours sincerely,
Name Surname
Samples
Sample 1
Dear Sir or Madam,
I wish to apply to the Master of Business Administration program at University of Quebec at Trois-Rivieres for the 2017 intake. This program is a solid step towards my future career as a businessperson who understands and appreciates science and technology. My ultimate career idea is to hold a management position in banking or a consulting company in XX.
In 2011, I earned a BSc degree with a specialization in industrial management from XX University in XX. Benefiting from the broad nature of industrial engineering, I have been exposed to a extensive range of subjects from business to technology. Having studied the specialized courses, I have acquired the essential skills of systematic research, analytical thinking and information evaluation. Most prominently, they provided me with insight into business management combining with engineering science.
I was in general among the top three students in my classes. Furthermore, I was privileged to be the only student of my department who won the Excellent Bachelor Thesis of XX University. I studied handling technology innovation of XX Port, which is the world’s largest coal exporter. While writing my thesis, I personally went to the loading and unloading locations to collect the data. In my thesis, I referred to more than sixty key technical articles. After my thorough and resourceful analysis, I recommended a novel solution resulting in mounting valuable production time of about one hour per day.
After graduating, I was selected as an exchange student at the postgraduate program XX. By studying at the program, I became acquainted with standard business practices and gained a deeper appreciation of the investment framework in the EU. I especially enjoyed Professor XX’s lectures because they strengthened my understanding on economic analysis. After six months of intensive study, I passed all my 12 exams, with a grade of 20/20 in tax law and the highest mark in the other two courses.
Aside from the favorable learning environment of XX University, I most enjoyed its academic freedoms and active pluralism. With acquiescence, I attended some management courses. These courses broadened my view of techniques of managerial accounting and management strategy. Moreover, I attended many academic activities, such as lectures and debates, which served to further my interest in business and economics. Equally important, I had the opportunity to raise challenging questions to internationally known scholars.
Apart from my studies, I acted as a student leader at our student union and volunteered in other activities such as London Olympic Games. Also, I worked as a teaching assistant to Professor XX and assistant of manager in the summer internship at XX Company. Through these experiences, I strengthened my interpersonal skills by working with fellow team members and others.
There are four key reasons why I want to study at this program. First, I selected your program because of its primary focus on business with the expectation that students already possess a strong understanding of science. Second, Mr. XX, a fellow student of the program, has provided me with his thoughts about the program. From our conversations, I became excited to learn about the courses such as advanced marketing. Third, I wish to grow to be a manager who can combine the science of technology with the art of management. And last, Professor XX, who is the teacher of my mentor XX, encouraged me to study at XX University, where he has worked for ten years. I am thankful for his thoughtfulness and friendship.
Thank you for your attention and consideration. I look forward to your acceptance.
Yours sincerely,
Name Surname
Sample 2
Motivation letter for an International MBA
Why this program and why at EAE Business School?
I want to do this program because I want to change my career path. My goal in life is to be useful to others, for me that is the ultimate success. I study to become useful, to develop skills that others need. Learning business management and administration will make me useful to many. Managing and administration are meta-skills, and people will always need them. Learning them gives me options. Options are opportunities, and I am an absolute opportunist. The best plan for me is the one that lets me change my plans. I consider an International MBA to be the best move I can do for my career, and I am extremely motivated to pursue one.
EAE Business School is the number one option for my Master’s Degree. What I value highest is the location, as I have wanted to go live in Spain for years. I am an advanced learner of Spanish. This is an opportunity to take my Spanish to C1- level. Living in Barcelona for a year would be a dream come true. I am impressed by the school’s international rankings and the praise of the former students. It ensures me that the school will propel my career in the right direction. The curriculum is exactly what I am looking for, as it will give me many different career options. The focus on entrepreneurship interests me, as I am a creative person who constantly tries to think outside of the box.
What do you think you can contribute to the class group and program?
I can contribute with effective and efficient work methods. School has always been easy for me. My trick is to recognize what is important, and focus on that. I approach everything I do systematically. I always look for ways to simplify, and I question everything I do. My ability to be both effective and efficient will be an asset.
I can contribute with eagerness to learn, active participation and intensive focus. I have an unlimited passion for learning. The desire to learn skills that are useful to others drives me and motivates me. I always participate actively in class, and will surely share my opinions. I can also focus intensively on one task for a long time period. My attention span is extremely long. That is an asset both to me and those I work with.
I can contribute with leadership abilities. I tend to take charge in social and professional situations. I consider myself a natural leader, based on my work as a football coach and as a group instructor.
Sample 3
Dear Ms. Darwin,
I wish to apply for the Masters of Business Administration program at the University of Georgia January 2017 session. I believe that this program will be a solid step towards obtainment of ambition in business and management. Having seen through the course outline in detail, I found a solid parity between what it offers and my interests in business and technology.
Last year, I attained a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Atlanta University with a 3.1 GPA, and an award for my final year project, which was based on research and development work for United Machineries. Not only did I receive accolades for it but the subject of my project (United Machinery) asked for a quote for acquiring the research. Also, the company CEO insisted that I pay a visit to their production area once more which provided me with insight into business management as associated with research and development. Having made the Dean’s list continuously, I have been consistently popular amongst my peers and instructors. After graduating from Atlanta Business School, I worked as an intern for Data Management Inc. which helped me gain deeper appreciation of business management processes and was deemedIntern of the Quarterowing to the fact that I added much value to both their marketing and management projects.
Both my academic and professional accomplishments confirm that I will be a credit to the University of Georgia as a student. With an exceptionally strong background in business processes and administration of personnel, I will require minimum oversight and will be able to provide maximum output as far as exams and projects are concerned. Apart from relevant education and internship, I acted as a student leader while in college, and volunteered in other activities including working as a Green Peace activist and a candy stripper at two local hospitals.
Furthermore, I am aware of the entrance examination procedures and have prepared well for it, anticipating that the process will be based on past entrance exams. All required documents, including previous transcripts, project outlines and reference letters from instructors at college and supervisor at United Machinery are enclosed with this letter. If there are any other documents or information that you need in order to process my request for admission to your university, please feel free to contact me at (000) 744-1421.
Yours sincerely,
Sample 4
My interest in business education stems from years of trying to understand the process that holds businesses together on different levels in and outside offices. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Education and would now like to build upon my knowledge in order to be able to decide my vocation.
I chose Maryland State University to do Master of Business Administration as I believe that it offer the best business administration program in the state. While pursuing my education here, I intend to study at a level that will lead me directly to distinctions throughout the course of the program.
This specialized field will assist me work toward my vocation as a marketing person whom I believe plays a key role in any organization. I have heard that the job placement of the graduates of your university is guaranteed as the university teaches and polishes a student in such a manner that no employer can refuse hiring a Maryland State University graduate.
The course content for the MBA program and the practical work involved combine to provide an ultimate opportunity for your students. I find that this course and the added flexibility in completing it cover three years is an added benefit and I would like to take advantage of it.
It is my aim to pass out as a top student from the Maryland State University and eventually work in an environment where I may pose as a representative of the university.
Sample 5
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am writing to apply for the Master’s Program in International Business.
After completing the Master's Program, I plan to continue my education and obtain a Ph.D. in Management. My objective is to become a faculty member at a leading university and investigate issues concerned with Management as it affects organizational strategy, structure, and systems.
I have a Bachelor Degree in English Translation from Essex University in Panama. After graduation and ten years of work, I have become an executive manager of a medical services company. I was responsible for all business matters, including administrative, financial, and marketing functions.
I have always endeavored to upgrade my education in the field of business. In January 1999, I was accepted in a full-time MBA program in the American University of Roma in Peru. I successfully passed eight courses. In May 2000, I moved to the University of Southern in US to complete my degree. I was a full-time MBA student and I have successfully passed nine MBA courses. Through my courses, I have developed a strong analytical and creative business mind.
I started as Marketing and Sales Assistant in my first job in my country and then I promoted to Vice-President Marketing in the same company. Then when I went to Kent, I worked as Public Relations Manager and Insurance Manager in Doritos for one year and half. When I went to USA, I worked as Assistant Manager of Gemini for almost a year. Then I worked for Bank of America as District Sales Manager for seven months before coming back to my country. Twelve years of experience working in diverse positions and companies in three different countries with complete different work environment and culture has taught me to manage daily administrative and financial activities. I am fluent in English and also I have enough knowledge of French.
To further prepare myself better for the program, I completed a course in Strategic Planning in Faculty of Economics in York University. I have also taken courses in e-Commerce and Financial Mathematics in Excel. Moreover, I made extensive use of spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software packages for analysis and preparation of presentations and reports during my twelve-year work experience.
I have a strong academic background, as evidenced by my graduate level courses, as well as a solid track record of executive experience. With further education in International Business, I will be able to combine a teaching career with consulting business on management issues. I will understand the latest theories of management combined with strong real world experience that will allow me to develop interesting and significant topics for further study and channel my educational and managerial skills into providing unique business solutions. I am confident that the Master’s Program in International Business offered by Southampton University will provide me the knowledge, confidence, and contacts to realize my dreams.
Thank you very much for considering my request. I look forward to your positive response.
Sincerely yours,