Letter of Intent

Academic Program – MBA (Innovation and Leadership)
Intake – Fall 2022

               Entrepreneurship draws me as an avenue to drive purposeful change. The technological and geo political volatility is redefining every aspect of commercialisation. I want to be prepared for this new world order. I seek to gain esoteric business management knowledge to the core milieu of People, Project, and, Leadership Management. While it is safe to say that innovation is an ability to derive unusual solutions to usual problems, it is also an oversimplification. As a scholar of Finance and Law, and a seasoned professional with eleven years of diligent work, I have witnessed the radical transitions of the business ecosystem in India and elsewhere. I concur that Innovation and Leadership today; although requires an organic acumen; yet, the biggest differential of successful business owners is undoubtedly their ability to interpret data analytics, steer well in the digital landscapes  and thereby take commercially prudent decisions.

               I am currently spearheading (since 2017) Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Marketing processes at the family owned GS Enterprises (mention website) and simultaneously enrolled to the third semester of the Executive MBA Program (MOCCO) at the University Canada West; due completion in (mention date). At this juncture in my career, I conclude this to be the most opportune time to begin my full time MBA studies for strategic knowledge and career advancements. My rationale to pursue MBA at the University of Alberta, Canada is well derived, with valid objectives of gaining management and operations fundamentals through a systematic syllabus whilst gaining crucial life experiences at your esteemed university campus.

               My predilection to study MBA with an academic concentration in Leadership and Innovation springs from my related academic qualifications and professional experience. I completed mu undergraduate education (BCom (H)] at the Punjab University (2007-10) and thereafter studied Law as an LLB (2010-2013) student here. While at campus, I strived to break the perimeter of my classroom; often learning beyond the curriculum. I have completed a Diploma in Computer Application, gaining reasonable working knowledge of computer programming. Additionally I hold valid certifications and accreditations as a GST Practitioner, Tax-Deductor and a Lifetime practitioner certificate from the Indian Judiciary System.

I have recently appeared for the ILELTS Examination on (mention date) and scored average bands of 6.5.

               Growing up under the aegis of nurturing father who also established successful manufacturing businesses, I have seen hi ascend from a front seat view and am admittedly in awe. Under his guidance, I started my professional journey as a Factory Manager at the Grewal Enterprises in 2007, where now I play a leadership role. After completing my collegial studies, in 2013, I got a brilliant opportunity to contribute and learn at GS Enterprises. In the last eleven years of managing multiple facets of a manufacturing business. While I started my career with KRAs limited to purchase, delivery and logistic, I gradually studied and gained the requisite skills in the parlance of Business Development and New Market expansion. I have worked hard to learn the quintessential business skills spanning Floor Operations, Human Resource Management, Logistic and Corporate Networking. We are currently major OEM Suppliers to the likes of Internal Tractor Ltd and Mahindra Ltd.

               I am utterly mindful of the importance of formal education. A chance to pursue a fulltime MBA program at the University of Alberta will offer research based experiential learning. It will aid me to expertise in neo modern methodologies and tools of Project Management, Business Analytics & Marketing. The syllabus of my chosen program lays significant impetus on innovation, debt management, marketing in the digital age with a pragmatic pedagogy of applied learning; ensued with abundant practicum opportunities. I yearn with scholarly vehemence to study MBA at your campus. The other important learning outcomes I seek from the MBA program are to develop proficient research skills praxis, gain good understanding of the Organisation Ambidexterity and primarily shape my profile executive profile in a fashion akin to an exemplary business leader. 

               I am also eager to develop a substantial understanding of Business Accounts and Finance; both corporate and applied. I am certain that through the MBA program, I will be able to upgrade my skill set while gaining theoretical knowledge and testing it with ample research opportunities. A valid MBA degree from the prestigious University of Alberta will resolve for the learning outcomes I seek as a scholar and give impetus to my career as an entrepreneur. I am committed to pursuing academia at your campus with sincerity, proactively collaborating with my peers and mentors and striving to enhance the formidable academic legacy of your university.

               After completing my MBA program in Canada, I will be returning to my home country India, where I have deep rooted family ties and a brilliant start up ecosystem supported by state policies. I want to deploy my new knowledge to drive the growth and profitability of my family enterprises. In the near term, I will be focusing on making manufacturing processes cost effective and expanding the business to new global territories, especially the Europe and Asia Pacific regions. The Government of India’s Make In India Policy has ensured excellent partnership opportunities with other countries who are in consensus with the Indian regime of replacing Chinese products with the Indian merchandise. I look forward to working harder and smarter to harness this unique opportunity to the good of my career and the greater good of my country.

I am driven with scholarly credence to deliver good results from my education at the University of Alberta. Through avid collaborations and sincerity, I am committed to contribute to your brilliant academic legacy and add value to your campus with my distinct life, academic and professional learning thus far.
Sincerely