Statement of Purpose
Date:
Subject – Request for Canadian Study Visa Permit. (Application #__)

To
The Visa Officer
Canada High Commission, New Delhi

Mam/Sir
I am crafting this statement in response to my acceptance at the Seneca College, Canada for the one-year full time study program in Business Analytics. My name is Hardik Koshiya and with this letter, I aim to rationalize my intent to study here and therefore, obtain a study visa permit to pursue the chosen program, from _ to . I am a qualified engineer and have been working as a Customer Analyst since 2020. The course at Seneca College will enable inter-disciplinary learning in the domain of Business Intelligence and subsequently, my career progression amongst reputable organization in India.
Educational Background
I have always been an extraordinary student throughout academics. I completed my matriculate in 2014 with a 90% aggregate and thereafter completed my Senior School in Science Stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) with a higher distinction from Mithibai Junior College.
The same year, I enrolled at the KG Somaiya College of Engineering (affiliated to Mumbai University) to pursue undergraduate education in Mechanical Engineering. Mumbai, Maharashtra in 2016. The four years of rigorous engineering curriculum made me privy to the fundamentals of Technology Automation while I worked with diligence to understand my coursework. As my technical education progressed, I discovered an organic interest in Data Analytics and algorithms. As an undergraduate student, I learnt extensively about the Linear Algebra and Advanced Statistics which form a learning base for Data Analytics. Additionally, I broke the perimeter of my classroom to learn related computer programming language, Python, to understand the working of Artificial Intelligence driven engines and software.
My other academic interests include Robotics, Embedded Computer Systems and Industrial Automation. However, I was vehement to kickstart my career in the domain of Data Analytics.
Language Proficiency
I have appeared for the IELTS examination in (_) and scored an average band score of 7. My IELTS score is acceptable to study in Canada as per the guidelines of Immigration office and Seneca College as stated on their respective websites.
Professional Experience
I was fortunate to be selected at the Orange Business Services, Mumbai, immediately after I completed my Engineering degree. Since September 2020, I have been working here as a Service Management Specialist and my key result areas includes, fulfilling the duties of a Customer Service Analyst and Automation Expert (Centre of Excellence).
My day-to-day activities at the Orange Business Solutions are directly under the purview of Business Analytics. I analyze Network Performance, Service Quality and constantly work to reduce Data Integrity issues in Orange Tool Suite.
Over the last two years, I have developed good proficiency in tools such as Power Automate, UI Path Studio, Power BI, Advanced Excel, VBA/Macro, SQL and Python. The afore mentioned technologies form a basic tool kit for Business Analytics and I have further augmented my skills by completing related multiple online certification programs from Udemy and Coursera and learnt through the curriculums designed University of Colorado, IBM Skills Network, and University of Michigan, amongst other learning modules.
For your kind review and to validate my educational and professional suitability to learn Business Analytics at the Seneca College, I am attaching following documents with this letter:

1. All Marksheets and pass Certificates/Degrees issued by my school and College.
2. Copies of all Upskilling Certificates successfully completed by me.
3. A copy of my appointment letter and work experience certificate issued by my employer.
   Why study Business Analytics
   I always had an inclination towards Data Mining and Interpretation and was set to develop professional knowhow in the same domain. Business Analytics as part of corporate workflow ensures brilliant data dashboards, allowing the primary stakeholders to take data driven decisions for expansion and profitability objectives. I strongly believe that the study program of Business Analytics will give me a specialist ability to be able to mine and present data which my future employers will find beneficial for evidence-based decision making.
   The program will completely hone the skills that I have acquired through my education and work experience of the last seven years and shape my executive profile with pristine knowledge in the statistical modelling, develop software to decipher custom data sets. The course aims at developing a holistic knowledge of neo modern methods of encountering and preparing Business Intelligence through better skills in Data Mining and Analytics.
   Through this course, I can explore disciplines such as Statistics for Analytics, Data Visualization, Best Practices for Business Analytics, Data Mining and Modeling, Predictive Analytics and Text Mining. The program also covers Strategic Leadership in Business Analytics as a dedicated module and I look forward to earning the forwardly knowledge that can be effectively ensued through this excellent program at the Seneca College.
   Why Seneca College
   Apart from the pragmatic curriculum offered at the Seneca College, my inclination to study here is well derived owing to the fact that the program is specifically designed for working professionals like me. The program is recognized world-wide and is fast paced to extensively enable well-rounded work-ready skills in Business Analytics and Intelligence with in one academic year. It will save me one year as compared to a Master’s degree and is focused more on vocational skills than research-based learning, which also is my primary learning objective.
   The Business Analytics (BAN) Course entails compulsory study unit of a Capstone Project in Business Analytics Consulting and I am certain that it will give me critical industry exposure in Canada. I will also get to learn about independent academic and professional research, management ethics and implementation strategies, which will be helpful for my future goals and
   provide me with the body of knowledge to give my career a head-start.
   Why Canada?
   The foremost reason for choosing Canada for my higher studies is the unconventional pedagogy that the institutes follow, which evidently helps in the overall personality development and hence, entices international students. Canada is also an educational hub for international students and provides a bilingual environment, which will let me have an enriching cultural experience. In terms of the quality of education and the post-study opportunities. Although similar courses are available in my home country but they lack syllabus of the stature that is offered in Canada and most of these accreditations are from private institutes and not from deemed universities in India; which only offer same learning outcomes with a Master’s degree.
   I am admittedly biased to study particularly in Canada as the country is an epitome of development and far more affordable than the USA and Australia where some colleges are offering similar courses. I have also evaluated the living expenses which are well within my means thus, pursuing the Associate of Arts program from Canada is the righteous choice for me.
   For your kind perusal, I am additionally attaching following documents to verify my Indian citizenship status and financial eligibility:
4. A copy of my valid Indian Passport
5. A copy of the advanced tuition fees paid at the Seneca College.
6. Account Balance Statement of GIC Card (CAD 10,200) procured from _ Bank.
7. Asset Certificate (attested by Chartered Accountant) of Primary Sponsor.
   Future Goals
   With regards to my future objectives, I intend to take what I learn at the Seneca College to become an exceptional professional in my chosen field of Business Analytics in my home nation. This domain is expanding each year and demonstrates excellent potential. I expect to have the knowledge, perspective, and experience needed to lead this domain into a new era by availing the benefits of this prestigious course. The Internet and Communication Technology sector in India is amongst the fastest growing industries in the world and the federal policies in India too, encourage this development. Business Analytics and Data Intelligence as a corporate tool and profession is much sought after in India as it enables disruption and drives innovation in broader sectors such as E-commerce, SaaS and ITeS.
   After completing my education in Canada, I will be aiming to get employed as a Project Manager or a Team Lead in Data Analytics processes with progressive organizations in India. The median salary for such profiles is close to INR 20,00,000 (32,500 CAD) per annum, therefore enabling me to extract a healthy ROI on the investment made on my Canadian education and to further establish my professional niche.
   Therefore, I am looking forward to studying at Seneca College, Canada, which will be the best step forward to reinforce my vocational aspirations. I sincerely request for your favorable review of my application and thank you for your time given in evaluating it.
   Should you have any further concerns regarding my study permit request and will be eager to address them at your convenience.

Sincerely,