SOP for MS in Information Technology

Computers and information technology are the most influential driving forces to craft a futuristic civilization. However, it is essential to adapt to the drift of changing currents in technology to stay afloat as an IT professional. I wish to leverage my knowledge of the industry through the MS in Information Technology offered by the prestigious Cranfield University.

Computers have always been my source of fascination since childhood. This passion guided me in choosing the CS stream for higher secondary studies, and later, a B.Tech in Computer Science for my graduation. The undergraduate program from the IIT Delhi provided me with ample exposure to the key concepts in Computer Science Engineering. I completed the course with a 7.5 CGPA, finishing as the second topper of my batch. In addition to this, I have participated in many competitive programming events at the university level and took up an extensive range of online certifications in Data Science, Python, and Neural Networks to quench my rising appetite to explore the diverse domains of computer science.

As a practical learner, I have approached academic projects as an opportunity to reinforce my comprehension. For the project in the final year of my degree, I developed a software capable of indexing documents from a file system. I came up with the idea for the project when our college staff was complaining about the difficulties in maintaining files in the institution’s system and retrieving them quickly as needed. To make the project foolproof, I built a component that would automatically extract textual data from images and flattened documents using text mining and NLP.

Although I carried the reputation of being studious during my college days, I have ventured into a lot of activities. I have enjoyed mountaineering and am an active member of the local club in New Delhi. This has given me the chance to hike at many of the prominent spots in the central and northern parts of the country. For me, mountaineering comes with two benefits beyond the fitness gains – endurance during the climbing and serenity when reaching the zenith. I hope to trek the popular destinations in the UK when I arrive in the country.

I got hired by Alpha Tech Inc. through campus selection during the fag end of my graduation. The company appointed me to the role of a junior systems administrator at the company’s Hyderabad office. Currently, I am responsible for ensuring that all systems are up and running at all times. The other duties I have to tackle consist of, but are not limited to, creating regular backups of the database, monitoring the integrity of the security system, and making sure that the auxiliary mechanisms are in place.

I have dabbled with the idea of pursuing a Master’s since my graduation. On second thought, I found it better to do that after gaining some professional exposure. For me, higher education paves the path to better career performance. It makes sense to be conscious about my shortcoming, and find the most effective ways to overcome them. Now that I have fulfilled that, I decided to proceed with my plans.

My role as a system administrator necessitates being familiar with a plethora of technologies. This justifies why I decided to opt for a course that covers a variety of topics. My researches made it clear to me that an MS in Information Technology would be the most preferable course. A Master’s program in IT will sufficiently fulfill my educational requirements. It would also focus on communication systems which would be advantageous to my career.

During my graduate studies, I had realized that the Indian educational system sways towards theoretical learning. In my opinion, such an approach restricts the growth potential of the students. This factor convinced me to opt for a country outside India where the pedagogy is focused on heuristic learning. When I started weighing the merits of different countries, The UK, The USA, and Australia took the top positions in my list.  I finalized on the United Kingdom as it edged ahead in educational excellence and living standards.

While I was probing for a fitting college, I came across the official website of Cranfield University. I was excited to find that the curriculum offered by the academy perfectly fits my needs. The course includes Business Process Management, Information Management, Networks, and Security as the core components. The stress your institute gives to training and molding students in the pragmatic facets of the industry is highly encouraging. In light of these reasons, I decided to opt for your academy.

I understand the financial requisites for admittance to this program.  My parents will be sponsoring the funds for my education and living expenses. Relevant documents substantiating our financial wherewithal have been submitted with this application for your verification and confidence.

On successfully completing this program, I will return to India with the dream of advancing my career. My work experience, backed by this globally recognized qualification will open the doors of newer possibilities for me. I wish to join companies like Wipro or TCS as a Senior Systems Administrator. I am confident that this course will endow me with the skills and confidence to make these dreams true. A berth in your esteemed university will propel me closer to my career goals. I promise to deliver my best when I get a chance to integrate myself into the progressive academic environment here.