Example Of STATEMENT OF PURPOSE (SOP) For Manchester University
My interest in Business Analytics stems from the fact that the world is increasingly becoming a digital village. Today, the use of big data has percolated into almost every sector, especially with regards to managing businesses. I was always interested in the scope and beauty of Data Science. To pursue my interest, I enrolled in a BE CSE course at the Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha University, SIMATS, Chennai, India. I am currently in the 8th semester of my course and have achieved a cumulative GPA of 8.3.I believe, in today’s time, there is a growing demand for graduates able to combine the sound knowledge of economics, finance and business with IT and data analysis skills. This unique specialist profile is both extremely interesting and challenging to me. I believe this is the perfect course for me.
Why this course and why Manchester University?
Firstly, the course combines two of the most quickly advancing domains in the world and so it is very contemporary and relevant to today’s times. Secondly, the course is extremely interesting to me and perfectly suits my academic interests. I believe my values, interests and goals perfectly align with the course.
The University of Manchester is one of the most prestigious institutions in the world while, the course itselfis ranked one of the best in all of UK and Europe. The department is also known to collaborate with several big tech companies and consultancies. Besides this, the university boasts of a high international student ratio which also drew me to it. Moreover, Manchester being a historical city and a meeting point of diverse cultures is another added factor influencing my choice. I would love to experience the amazing cuisines, sceneries and company that UK has to offer.
Classes/ Projects that I undertook in the past
As an undergraduate student of Computer Science Engineering, I have been part of several projects as part of my curriculum. I was part of a project titled: ‘Accuracy Measure of Customer Churn Prediction in Telecom Industry Using Machine Learning Algorithms.’ We worked on a sign language recognition system using convolutional neural network.I also worked on several other Exploratory Data Analysis projects using US ACCIDENT datasets and performed Visualization to predict outcomes,using supervised machine learning. Besides this, I have 4 Project papers in the pipeline. These are to be published in IEEE conferences within a year.
My Past Experiences
My first experience in a professional setting came about with an internship I did with VBLP. I was employed in the role of a Web Development Intern and was in appointment for 1 month, from March to April 2021. My second internship was with Spark Foundation where I worked as an online intern with theData Science and Business Analytics team. Here too, I worked for 1 month between November and December 2021. Subsequently, I joined a firm calledCognizant Technology and Solutions and worked here from January to June 2022. My job entailed working with DOT NET FSE in Retail Product Management System. I am currently working with the firm as a Programmer Analyst Trainee since July.
Leadership/Community experience
I have a stronger appreciation for leadership as a virtue, thanks to my background holding several leadership positions during my undergraduate days. I was a student ambassador and often participated in several cultural and academic events. I have also spear-headed several college festivals, symposiums and International Conferences.Besides this, I have also participated in Intercollege Cricket tournament in Chennai. Being an enthusiast of native literature, I have also participated in several native language speech competitions at the district level.
I can confidently say that my experiences have helped me build patience and empathy. Throughout my journey so far, I have led a number of initiatives and encountered a variety of ideas and viewpoints, all of which have improved me as a person.
My Values
I support comprehensive development. To be our best selves, I believe it’s crucial to be in good physical and mental health. Besides this, I also have a strong sense of adventure and believe that I thrive in challenging situations. I’ve always sought to expand my knowledge and consciousness by putting myself in new and challenging settings. My choice of applying to a university in the UK also comes from this place of wanting to expose myself to a new environment where I can interact with people from different parts of the world. The experiences that I have collected so far provide me assurance to set out on new adventures and gain knowledge from each one.
Career Goals
With the expansion of both India’s IT industry and the commercial sector, I believe it is the best time to be a data cum business professional. I’m interested in how the use of IT will change the industry in my own country.
From my training, I wish to be able to effortlessly integrate the physical and digital parts of a business across all channels by fusing data science with in-depth understanding of the industry and business processes. I wish to eventually work as a data analyst in an MNC and I hope to acquire the skills and credentials necessary from my international education.