ESSAY 1
1. Discuss your immediate post-MBA professional goals. How will your professional experience, when combined with a Kelley MBA degree, allow you to achieve these goals? Should the short-term goals you have identified not materialize what alternate career paths might you consider? (500 words)
( Here I have used one of my previous essays as response to the above question. You can use your previous essays but make sure to modify the essays according to the need and include the vital information regarding the school you’re applying to so that the admissions officer can get to know that you’ve done your research on the school and you’re confident about it.)
Observing the cascading effects of the changes in international oil prices on my organization and on the drilling industry at large has drawn me towards Energy Finance & led me to observe the past trends of volatile energy prices more closely. To further explore this burning interest in financial aspects of Oil and Gas Industry I want to transition within Energy Sector and pursue a career in Energy Finance. But such a transition requires me to first acquire knowledge on Finance and then start as an equity analyst in a leading energy investment firm to gain further exposure. Alternatively, in case my short term goals don’t materialize, I would like to leverage my Oil & gas domain knowledge to return to the drilling industry and work my way up to chief operating officer of a leading drilling division at one of the Oil Majors. I could also look at transitioning to non-drilling divisions of leading energy companies.
The Kelley MBA, with its strong finance focus, is an ideal program for me since it would not only equip me with the knowledge required for a career change but it would also provide me with the desired career opportunities in the field of Finance. Electives such as Equity Markets and Modelling for Finance would help me learn some of the many new concepts I need to develop a holistic understanding about the Finance Sector. Participating in the brainstorming sessions in the diverse class would help me getting a new perspective on business problems. The unique cohort system at Kelley MBA would lay the foundation of building a robust network and going forward I would also get to tap the strong alumni network in both the equities research and private equity industries for getting career guidance or crucial connects.
Since Kelley is a Chartered Financial Analyst Program Partner, I would also get a head start on becoming a CFA Charter holder. Through such learning, I would learn how to analytically appraise the financial information and how to then articulate it into useful insights.
I would also love to join the Kelley’s Finance Club and Energy club and network with like minded classmates interested in Finance & Energy industry. The numerous events that group offers would allow me to listen to industry stalwarts as they come for speaker sessions or to go on workshops and interact with industry professionals. The entire immersive approach of the group would not only give me a peep into the industry but would also help me take an informed career decision as I take my first plunge into the Finance.
My experiences from the drilling industry would be insightful, especially for students trying to understand the business impact of the volatile energy prices on certain organizations and projects. My learning from my job and my background in Petroleum Engineering could also come in handy during classroom discussions on business case studies regarding Energy Firms.
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