STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Dear Admission Officer,
I am drafting this letter to acquire a slot in the MBA program in Master of Professional Accounting which will constructively aid me in upgrading my skill set. We are all aware that the workforce is very competitive growing up in an Asian country like Indonesia. Education plays a vital role in a better career. The higher your degree, the better your chance to be in a higher position, especially if you graduate overseas. Australia is the closest English-speaking country to Indonesia. Upgrading English language skills is like a highway to smoothen your career if you want to join a reputed organization. So, it becomes beneficial for me if I can master these skills and knowledge in the accounting and business management fields. The education system of Australia is the best in the world.
Why Australia as study destination?
Canada is beautiful, but the climate is harsh, especially if you come from a warmer part of the world. Winters in Canada, with the exception of British Columbia, are simply too long and too cold for me. Summers are hot and humid. The weather isn’t going to work for me. In comparison to the US, the US is massive, incredibly competitive, and economically polarized, making it by far the most brutal of these countries to try to get ahead in. The United States does not treat its poor well. There is no universal healthcare, and the welfare safety net is extremely limited in US. It’s also dangerous. There are too many guns and racial tensions. Despite being the richest and most powerful country in the world, being poor in the United States is more akin to being in the developing world than the other countries on the list. The United Kingdom is culturally similar to Australia, albeit slightly more class-conscious and socially stratified. In England, your accent indicates your social class, whereas this is not the case in Australia. There are several benefits of choosing Australia as the study destination. Assessment is an important learning tool, and in Australia, assessment does not give the impression that it is simply a process that confirms students’ achievement in the subject matter. Rather, Australian teachers go above and beyond to provide students with a wealth of specific feedback throughout their studies, allowing students to use such guidance to continually reinforce and build their learning. Furthermore, teachers make the best use of data analytics tools to receive early alerts and provide timely support to students with learning needs. As a result, the number of students who fail, drop out in the middle of a semester, or become stressed is very low. Teachers in Australia do not consider themselves to be information keepers or information conveyors. They would rather play the role of guide-on-the-side. Students participate in a variety of creations, such as building, construction, testing, dissecting, sorting, organizing, experimenting, and a variety of other active learning experiences. Because of the impressive international reputation of the Australian education system, graduates from Australian schools are in high demand. The government carefully regulates this system in order to maintain the country’s high educational standards. Australia has one of the highest living standards in the world. Living and tuition costs are significantly lower in Australia than in the United States and the United Kingdom. International students can work part-time while studying, allowing them to offset their living expenses. Scholarships are also available, which help international students reduce the cost of their education. International students can easily find the school and field that are right for them because Australian institutions offer a wide variety of courses and degrees. When selecting a degree program, international students must first decide which school effectively meets their needs and interests. University, vocational education, and English language training are all options for students. Students can easily transfer from one qualification level to another and from one institution to another if necessary.
Regarding the living arrangement, I have some options in my mind. The first option maybe I will rent an apartment in Docklands area where it is not too far from Holmes campus. It is only about 15 minutes by free city circle tram and the area is also convenience; this information I got from my sister who has explored the alternative for me. I also have searched the rent fee which is around Aud. 300 – 350 per week for a shared apartment. I also have another alternative to rent an apartment near Caufield, close to the train station, the rent is even cheaper, Aud. 290 per week including bill, owned by Indonesian couple. The lady told me that I only need to walk about 7 minutes to train station and stop at Flagstaff Station and walk for about 5 minutes to Holmes Campus at Spring Street.
Why chose Holmes Institute as their education provider?
Holmes Institute, founded in 1963, is a multi-sector educational provider with faculties in Vocational Education, Training, Higher Education, and Secondary Education. For over four decades, Holmes has had an enviable reputation as a quality education provider, owing to the fact that it is 100% Australian owned and has had the same senior management team since 1988. Since 1988, Holmes has been actively involved in the higher education sector, particularly in the provision of undergraduate degrees. The Holmes Institute of Higher Education was established to fulfill the company’s higher education mission. Holmes Institute has schools in five fantastic locations throughout Australia, including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, and the Gold Coast. The Holmes Institute’s MPA degree could pave the way for future studies, whether in research or expanding postgraduate skillsets in management disciplines such as MBA, business intelligence, or data analytics. Starting a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master of Science (MSc) program allows you to join the academic elite and make a significant contribution to your field of study. The MPA program is well-positioned in the increasingly competitive business environment, catering to students of all backgrounds and career stages. In comparison to other academic institutions in Australia that offer MPA programs, the Holmes MBA has a clear goal of teaching you how to think like a business person and how to plan using advanced strategic thinking. The Holmes MBA will teach you to think critically about problems and opportunities. You will be able to apply analytical frameworks such as risk assessments, cost-benefit analyses, and strategic plans to any problem or opportunity you encounter by providing analytical frameworks such as risk assessments, cost-benefit analyses, and strategic plans. An MBA from Holmes will provide you with a broad business mindset.
The next reason is why I feel Holmes suits me best, my sister told me that the campus is not big, which is good for me, so I am not going to get lost in the middle of somewhere. Nevertheless, it has enough facilities as I need. I do not need a luxury campus with its premium student lounge, the facilities are enough, and I am OK with it. My counsellor informs me that Holmes is in a premium location in a CBD, in front of the campus, there is a beautiful garden, where I can enjoy the fresh air. Very interesting! It is also close to the state library, where I can get additional study resources when I need them. From its website, Holmes has run its operations for more than 50 years with 3 campuses in Australia, so I believe on its experience in the education excellency, as well as I believe, as an institution that runs a program for international students – under government approval, Holmes surely follows the quality that Australian Government requested accordingly. Otherwise, the MPA program will not be accredited by MPA, or CMA.
Why not Indonesia?
In terms of academic consideration, in Indonesia, the master degree program is only single degree and most of them though in Indonesian language with longer duration. The one that I will study at Holmes institute is a- two years Master degree program with double degree tittle. For me, this is efficient, effective and smart. It is also offered in course work method, so I do not need to write a thesis at the end of the program. Different from Indonesia, in the last semester, we must write thesis, and this usually becomes the biggest obstacles in finishing the program on time, not only because not easy to get the data for the thesis, but also to get approval from supervisor, not to mention difficulties in arranging the meeting with supervisor. These facts will delay the completion process – the classic problem in Indonesia. In addition to the above, a very good master degree program in Indonesia is not cheap as well while the environment is still using Indonesian language. A famous MBA requires minimum 5 years working experience in managerial level, while at Holmes it does not require working experience.
Addressing any gaps between the studies and work employment
There is no big gap between my finished study programs with my plan to continue my study a Holmes institute, because I just recently graduated from my Bachelor Degree. While waiting for the process, I work in a small company (you can check my CV) and I joined IELTS preparation for a couple of months before sitting for the IELTS International test. I have a rational expectation for my career when I return to Indonesia, because this study will be a steppingstone for me as I am still young and still have much time to grab better opportunity in the future.
Knowledge about the chosen programme
First because of its unique program (I will get double degree tittle with only 2 years program). The MPA Program offers the unit that I want to learn, such as Accounting for Business Decision, Corporate Accounting, Audit, Assurance, and compliance and some more other subjects that I believe I will need them to extend my skill. For MBA unit, I am really interested in taking Managing across the borders unit, legal aspects of international trade and enterprise; the units that will help me to work in big foreign company in Indonesia later. Absolutely this will increase my opportunity to apply for a job in a big city like Jakarta. I would like to highlight that beforehand, I studied all the subjects offered at this program before decided to pursue it. Also, the course will help me in upgrading my skills. After the completion of the course, I can demonstrate advanced, contemporary theoretical and applied knowledge of business administration and the practical skills necessary to identify, investigate and solve managerial issues in a contemporary business environment. Apply appropriate business research methods to critically analyse and evaluate management decisions.
Demonstrate managerial knowledge, underpinned by the principles of corporate and social responsibility, ethics, and sustainability, to support organisational processes. Critically evaluate the impact of managerial decisions on corporate strategies, performance, and associated business processes. Synthesise and effectively communicate managerial models and frameworks relevant to real-world situations with due consideration of the impacts and outcomes affecting diverse stakeholders. Work well autonomously as well as within group settings to identify and apply innovative business administration solutions to professional scenarios.
How the chosen programme will increase the chances in the labour market in the home country?
As for my future work plan, I’m hoping I could work in big business consulting companies in Indonesia such as FTI consulting firm, which is a global business advisory firm. There are also three consulting firms regarded as the Big Three in the world, McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, and Boston Consulting Group, which exist in Indonesia. The average FTI Consulting salary ranges from roughly 13, 32,771 per year for a Consultant to approximately 23, 87,952 per year for a Senior Consultant. Employees at FTI Consulting rate their overall compensation and benefits package 3.8/5 stars. This demonstrates that the course has played a significant role in achieving my career objectives and providing me with better job opportunities in reputable organizations in my home country.
After considering the above facts, I decided to go to Holmes Institute. After successfully completing my studies, I will return to Indonesia to grab the career opportunities there. There is a very strong culture in Asian countries, and in my family, parents should be taken care of by their daughter, in this case, me, as I am the youngest daughter in a family. Therefore, I request the admission committee to consider my application and provide me with a suitable platform to fulfil my ambition and success in my field.
Yours Sincerely,
