LETTER OF MOTIVATION
I am applying for Msc. in Strategic Project Management (European Masters) because I want to further my career as a Project Engineer.
I am interested in factors that affect the competitive performance of a business concern, and the manner in which changes in technology affect an organisation’s structure, long-term business strategy. Studying this course, will better help me to:
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Manage large-scale, complex projects involving substantial budgets and Cross functional teams.
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Determine business benefits and Project Feasibility.
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Align Projects with Organisational Strategy
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Communicate effectively with key stake holders to ensure project success.
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Monitor and report Project progress using Earned value Management
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Measure project quality and make adjustments using effective change management.
All these achieved, helps to avoid delay, disruption and rework when managing large, complex projects. I believe that an Msc. in Strategic Project Management (European Masters) would be invaluable in helping me achieve these organisational goals. It would enable me to channel my quantitative and conceptual c onceptual skills in analysing business issues and would open new avenues for research. After studies, I will also like to apply for a faculty position, and investigate issue concerned with technology as it affects Organisation strategy, Structure and System.
My most recent Outstanding achievement is Managing a redevelopment Project in which the client was Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited.
It is termed an achievement because I achieved the required quality of the project, completed the project on time, and met the required budget of the project. I managed a team of ten Engineers on the Project. I properly managed the project by developing a proper Project Management Plan as to coordinate and manage the Project effectively and carry the stake holders along.
I made sure the Project was well executed by the Engineers by staying within the required scope of work.
I monitored and controlled the Cost & Schedule of the project as required, as to effectively meet up with time, & required budget, and also making sure the end product of the project was of high quality.
All these were achieved and the Project was successfully closed.
Personal Satisfaction and Passing on knowledge to my subordinates plays a key role in my career decision. While monetary rewards are of practical importance, true job satisfaction springs from the opportunity to grow & learn within an industry. I enjoy acquiring new skills and information, which helps me to adapt to the fastchanging world, as well as pique my interest in innovation.
In addition, a career with open prospects would give me constant incentive to improve myself and to gain more knowledge. I enjoy the sense of productivity and usefulness I gain from work as a Project Engineer, and it is a valuable experience for future employment.
Given the confluence of my personal and professional interests, my goal is to obtain a master’s degree and then apply for a faculty position, so that I can pass knowledge learnt to students, who are future leaders of tomorrow.
In addition to this, I plan to use my private time to attend Project Management Professional courses in order to maintain a competitive knowledge on how to manage projects. When I have gathered enough experience & skills, I plan to pass on such knowledge to students who are the future leaders of tomorrow.
Thus: Attending a Master’s of science program in Strategic Project Management (European Masters) will smooth the path to these goals. Such a program will deepen my expertise and broaden my perspectives.
