SOP for MS in Project Management

Technological and management skills go hand in hand. For a construction engineer who hopes to make his way into the administrative realm, a Master’s course in Project Management happens to be one of the finest choices. From the proposed course offered by your esteemed university, I aspire to earn knowledge and insights into management and add more layers to my skills.

I have fared well in academic performance since high school. My artistic flair, in conjunction with my aptitude for science, convinced me to pick a career in civil engineering. Thanks to my good grades, I secured admission to Civil Engineering for the degree. I completed my graduation at Christ College in Bangalore with high distinction.

Drawing has been one of my passions since childhood, and I am fortunate enough to excel in a career that calls for this skill. I have gone a long way to explore my artistic talents to their full extent. My go-to method for relaxing is to pick up my sketchbook and roam the city for an enticing scenery. Then I spend an hour or two, trying to capture the landscape into the paper. I have also tutored a few children on the basics of drawing and sketching.

I believe that the aptitude to take initiative is innate in me. From primary school, I enjoyed being a leader among peers. I would readily raise my hand whenever the teachers wanted someone to be in charge. This trend followed me into my college too. My service as the prefect during the first year, as the college chairman in the final years, and other roles I played were well appreciated by my classmates, teachers, and the college management. These skills have significantly helped me edge ahead in my career.

Following my graduation, I got hired as a Field Engineer at WeBuild Constructions Ltd. in Karnataka. I participated in the construction of many housing, villa, and apartment projects. Overseeing the construction in urban, rural, and coastal areas has exposed me to unique sets of challenges. I overcame these hindrances through perseverance and dedication.

Two years later, Al-Falasi International in Kuwait hired me as a junior project supervisor. It was here that I picked up the basics of project management. The stint also allowed me to familiarize myself with much more modern pieces of machinery and construction technologies. Since the meteorological and geographical conditions of the Middle East are vastly different from that of my country, the construction approach was also different.  My efforts to understand these differences and the causes behind them have enabled me to grasp the granular aspects of civil engineering.

Recently, it occurred to me that the graph of my career development is hitting a flat line. I conducted a detailed study into my career scope if I am to return home. With my experience in the international industry, I could aim for better positions in project administration in India.  

A managerial career in the construction industry calls for the ability to see the big picture, plan the strategies accordingly, and tackle predicaments that ensue from unprecedented factors. Although I am confident in my technical skill, my managerial skills have received no formal training. This is presently subpar to the professional standards. I started looking for a course that would teach me to handle multiple projects, transition between undertakings, and improvise adroitly under changing circumstances. I realized that pursuing a Master’s degree at this juncture of my career would open up new professional doors for me. I, therefore, opted for an MS in Project Management to render myself a more suitable candidate for managerial positions.

The United Kingdom offers top-grade education, especially in subjects relating to industrial and management sectors. The country is renowned for its hearty reception of international students from all over the world. From my professional experience, I got to know that candidates with training from the UK have a high acceptance rate in the Indian job market. This guarantees that I will be able to secure a job soon after graduation. These are the reasons that convinced me to pursue the program from a university in the United Kingdom.

London School of Planning and Management appealed to me with its pragmatic curriculum, collaborative environment, experimental and participatory learning approaches, and student involvement programs. The variety of options in global networking and corporate internships offered by the university were also strong factors that influenced my decision. These characteristics make the institution the most fitting center for my educational requirements.

I have taken adequate measures to obtain sponsorship to ensure that I meet all the financial requirements of my chosen course. The records relating to my financial circumstances have been submitted with the statement for your assessment and confidence.

In the long run, I wish to take up administrative roles like a project manager or a construction consultant. The newly acquired insights and skillsets will render me more capable of handling administrative duties with confidence. I am sure that this qualification will take me to newer heights in my career and life. A berth in your reputed institute would complement my efforts to leverage my career.