Source: IDEC Student (BHA21SUD) 

Introduction 

My name is Applicant Name, son of Parents Name, born on XXth September, XXXX and I am  a permanent resident of address………, Nepal. I’ the only son of my parents, therefore, for my  educational and living expenses, I have strong support from my family. My father is a proprietor  at Company Name and I have received all the needed support from my family members, which  additionally encouraged me to apply my student visa for Masters of Project Management at  Central Queensland University, Sydney, Australia. 

Academic Background 

Talking about my educational background and qualifications, I have always been a genuine and  diligent student. I have completed my secondary level namely School Leaving Certificate (SLC)  in Nepal in 20XX securing good grades of XX% from name of school……….. ., location…….  Similarly, I have passed my higher secondary education in 20XX (known as +2 level in Nepal)  from name of college…….. in the science stream securing XX%. Moreover, I completed my  bachelor’s degree in hotel management stream from name of college…………………….. affiliated to  …………… University in 20XX were and completed Bachelor’s in Hotel Management  successfully on month……… 20XX with aggregate XX GPA. After that, with an intention of  getting an international degree, I took IELTS classes from month……….. 20XX to month….. 20XX and attended IELTS examination on June 7, 20XX where I was able to score an overall  score ………. (Listening ……., Reading ……, Writing ….. and Speaking … (IELTS Score  Sheet Attached herewith) . After scoring a convincing IELTS score, my next step was to analyze  different aspects of abroad study in depth. For that, I visited a number of consultancies and came  across suggestions of different counselors. However, I found Central Queensland University  approachable and proceeded further for the offer process. Subsequently, the request for the offer  was made on …….., 20XX and the offer was received on ……….., 20XX. After the approval of  the offer letter, the next step was to prepare GTE documents which took me around 1 month.  Hence, the GTE request was made on …………..date. Further, I had to wait for the academic  transcript between ……….date to month……… 20XX. 

Employment History. 

Before pursuing a Bachelor’s in Hotel Management, I thought of working in the hotel and  hospitality sector to get a better insight into how the service sectors like hotels and restaurants  operate. Therefore, I started working in Hotel …………..as a …………… from ……… 20XX to  ………… 20XX. The working experience helped me to get a better understanding of how the  hotel and hospitality industries operate in the real world. The internship is career-related  professional work experiences that enhance your education by giving you experiences applying  your knowledge and skill in the workplace. The advantages of taking an internship are endless as  it gives an overview of practical implications of theoretical concepts. I worked in all the four  departments of the hotel during my training period. The main objective of the internship was to  get the hands-on experience of the real-world organization.

Reasons for choosing Australia 

On deciding my destination for further study, I did the research for the best destination for my  career. After surfing on the internet and through the counseling of my agent as well as my  relatives, I chose Australia as my destination. Australia is currently the third most popular  destination for international students in the English- Speaking world, behind the United States  and the UK. Many international students choose to study there because of cultural diversity,  friendly natives, and high quality of education. On browsing information, I found Australia  offers truly world-class education and regularly features in the global ranking. Eight Australian  universities are on the top 100 in the QS world university ranking. Australia is a culturally  diverse country with a large number of international students, which means we get to learn with  the people all around the world as well as it can be the optimal way to learn a different language,  culture, religion, custom and traditions they share and also will enjoy many of the comforts of  the home. Furthermore, it will provide me the opportunity to build my self-confidence and also  expand my worldview. Australian universities hold strong ground in research in every field of  course. The courses are recognized globally. The most important is the Australian institution  offers a variety of courses and degrees, so the international students can easily find the fields and  universities that are appropriate for them. Because Australia is the forefront of new technology  and innovation students will acquire quality education, which is the foremost concern of any  student. The curriculum is updated in accordance with the present context. 

There are rules and regulation which facilitate the international student in Australia. Some of  them are education service for overseas students (ESOS) Act, national code of practice for  providers of education and training to overseas students. Commonwealth Register of Institutions  and courses for overseas students (CRICOS) and tuition protection service (TPS). These rules  and systems make Australia stand out from the rest of the world when considering the country  and environment where we study. The learning and study process happens at a multi-cultural and  global level, which enables me to work in any part of the world when I complete my studies. Due  to multiple advantageous factors in the educational system in Australia for students and the best  ranges of courses, I choose Australia as a destination for further study. 

Reasons for choosing Sydney 

I have decided to go to Sydney because it is rated top for international students. It is a well planned metropolitan city with top-notch transportation along with the peaceful environment and  world-class telecommunication facilities. Sydney is Australia’s financial and educational hub  where many prestigious colleges and universities are located in offering world-class education. It  is a multicultural city where thousands of international students come to fulfill 

their educational ambition. Moreover, the climate in Sydney is similar to Nepal, thus it won’t be  harder for me to live there sustainably. So, studying in Sydney will definitely give me  international exposure to shape up my career. 

Why not study in Nepal?

Master of Project Management hasn’t been offered by any universities of Nepal till the date.  Project management topics are available only as part of the course. We do not have a specific  degree of project management offered in Nepal. So, I chose to study abroad. In the context of  Nepal, it lacks technical aspects of learning; instead, rote learning is practiced especially  focusing on grades. The education system has made students difficult to cope up with the  working environment after their graduation. Management programs today focus more on written  examinations based on theories, and not on skills/competency building. Also, the students are not  provided with ample internship opportunities followed by old learning and teaching  methodologies, hence, making the students competitive in the global world. Nepalese students  lack insight into the practical implications of their course of study which later creates difficulties  for the students in order to adapt to the workplace culture. 

Reasons for not choosing other study destinations: 

Before choosing Australia, I did research about different countries like the U.K, U.S.A, Canada  and other European countries for my higher education. Talking about the UK and USA, the  tuition fee and cost of living are very high there compared to Australia. In the UK, there is news  on shut down of different universities and colleges recently. Visa processing for USA, UK,  Canada is time-consuming and hectic. In Canada, the weather condition is not appropriate for  students like us. In other European countries, they prefer their native tongue rather than English  which makes international students difficult to study there. As per my analysis, Australia stood  out as the best among other countries. 

Reasons for choosing the University 

One of the main difficulties to study in Australia is to select the university because most of the  universities are highly ranked which provides high-quality education with excellent facilities. I  researched many universities like University name, University name, University name,  University name, University name, University name, University name, etc. but I found that  Master of project management in University name matches the best according to my need. The  other reason to choose a University name is the affordable fee structure and also provides  students with attractive scholarship programs. In University name Master of Science (Project  Management) course is of 1.5 years. The tuition fee in University name is very high AUD XXXXX where and in University name fee is AUD XXXXX. However, the fees at University  name is comparatively lower, i.e., XXXXX AUD. So, after deep research, I found University  name is best for me as my qualification meets all the criteria and entry requirements in this  university. 

After a lot of computer-based research, I shortlisted the universities and in the end I selected the University name, Sydney as my study destination. I found University name is more affordable  and career-oriented for my study. Basically, I have chosen to study at University name because it  is a publicly funded university and it welcomes staff and students of all beliefs and backgrounds.  University name is among Australia’s most engaged universities and throughout the years it has  formed valuable partnerships with government community and industry groups, right across the  national university footprints and overseas. University name gives students the best possible  chance to reach their academic goals, enjoy their time at university and grow both professionally 

and personally. Additionally, University name is very helpful for international students as it  provides different kinds of student support like it has Academic Learning Centre in different  places and Welfare Support by providing services like airport pickup, accommodation assistance,  Overseas Student Health Cover, student mentor and leadership programs and so on. 

I have decided to achieve a master’s degree from University name as I have come to know it is a  globally recognized university and it is also a dual-sector university. Students enrolled in this  university are both domestic and international. So students from different nationalities have  joined this university so the university has a good and friendly environment for international  students. University name offers varieties of courses for both postgraduate and undergraduate  studies and this university is ranked 34th in Australia and 988th in the world. So I hope with  good proffers and advanced learning processes, I will be able to achieve my higher degree  straight forward. Therefore, due to all these convincing reasons, I choose University name, Sydney as my study destination for Masters in Project Management. 

Reasons for choosing my proposed course 

The dream of people often changes according to time and situations. I completed my Bachelor’s  degree in Hotel Management Faculty and got an opportunity to work as an intern within Nepal as  well as outside the country as a part of an academic course. During the period of my internship, I  had to organize and coordinate various events and meetings. I found these tasks of managing and  organizing quite interesting as I also got a lot of appreciation while carrying out the event  management activities. In between that period of internship, one of my colleagues mentioned me  about the growing scope of project management and its future prospective areas. I found the  project management field more interesting and started researching the course and its scope in the  upcoming days. Project Management is a set of activities that includes initiating, planning,  executing, controlling and closing projects. It’s a discipline that gives principles, techniques, and  tools to help finish things on time and within budget. I chose the Masters of Project management  because of my interest and this course will prepare me to establish myself to lead the various  projects. While studying Masters of Project Management, I have to study various courses like  Project Management Concepts, Initiating and planning project, Project Management Internship,  Managerial Finance, Enterprise Project, Innovation and Sustainable Business Development, etc.  The program structure consists of 11 core units and 4 elective units. These courses will provide  advanced project management skills that will need for hands-on project management. This  course is an ideal complement to on-the-job experience and will equip with the fundamental  methodologies, modeling and analytical techniques for the design and implementation of projects  across a wide range of industries. Master of Project Management graduates may work in various  positions including senior project manager, program director, and chief project officer roles.  They may work locally and internationally, in a wide range of areas including mining,  manufacturing, water, IT industry, finance, management and environmental consultancy and  more. Moreover, Project management is a completely new program for my country and I can see  huge scope after the completion of my study. Project management in Nepal is in the early stages  of its development. Foreign companies and investors bring their own concepts in regard to  project management in Nepal. Thus, studying project management I can assist my country in a  variety of productive ways. This program will build a strong foundation regarding the concepts  related to project management involving all stages of initiating the project to planning, 

executing, controlling, and finally closing. In addition, we shall get opportunities to learn,  develop and instantly implement the strategies, models in a specific sample project that we have  been assigned during the program. The 10 weeks internship program will largely benefit the  graduates in dealing with real-life problems and finding out the pathways to solutions. Moreover,  it will also boost up the confidence of the students providing a glance at how the professional  workplace operates and the expected behavior from the employer. I’m very much hoping that  this program will help us equip for the demands of the evolving complex business environment. 

Future Career Plans after the completion of Masters of Project Management 

After completion of my course of study, i.e., MPM, I will return back to my home country as  there are many things needed to be taken care of. As Nepal is a developing country, many  national and international companies are being established. My career plan is to work for the  government and non -government offices and work in different projects related to the field. At  the completion of the course, I will be able to demonstrate broad knowledge and skills in Project  Management. In the context of Nepal, even I can coordinate with International organizations like  WHO, UN, UNICEF in the different program management. With the skills, knowledge and  experience from the Australian University, I am sure I can contribute more to the people in the  field of Project Management. I can work like mining, manufacturing, water, IT industry, finance,  management and environmental consultancy and more. I will be earning NPR. 65,000 – 75,000  in the initial phase and after a few years of subsequent experience the pay scale might reach up to  Rs. 1,00,000 which will recover the study cost shortly. Also, on the brighter side, Australia  provides a PSW visa to international students after the completion of their course of study. Post  Study Work (PSW) is very important to gain real-time experience and understand the global  trend in the sector of Project Management. After PSW I will return to my homeland with a  globally recognized degree and working experience in an international environment. To my  surprise, there is a great variation in the pay structure of an international degree holder and  Nepalese graduate. In a field where an employer pays around NRs. 35,000- 40,000 to a Nepalese  graduate, he/she is willing to pay NRs. 65,000- 70,000 to an international graduate along with  ample growth opportunities. 

My financial condition in my own country is stable and I belong to one of the few families of  this developing country who have more than enough financial resources. I have got no friends  and family members in Australia and my economic capacity in my home country reflects that I  have no economic incentive in Australia. Hence, this reflects my clear-cut intention to return to  my home country Nepal. 

The incentive to return back to the home country. 

After graduating in Australia, with knowledge in mind and degree in hand, I look forward to  returning to my homeland and serve my fellow citizens with the help of knowledge and skills  that I will acquire from Australia to uplift the project management sector in my own soil. I am a  citizen of Nepal by birth and descendant, I have completed the right to enjoy all the facilities  guaranteed by the constitution of Nepal to its citizens. Simultaneously, I have complete faith,  dedication, honesty and immense love for my home country. I am an authentic temporary recruit  and mean to come to Australia with the main motive of academic purpose, and have the 

communication, educational capability and financial structure to manage and successfully  complete my post-graduation. Wherever I am planning to stay temporarily for my study and  enhancement, I have the root desire to come back to my home country and live the rest of my life  being a respected project manager and a responsible citizen. 

Besides that, all my family members are here and I have a number of duties and responsibilities  towards my parents and family. Being the only son of my family, I will have to look after them  and the properties. My parents are my biggest heroes and they have supported me in each and  every step of my life so I cannot run away from responsibilities as I have to take care of them in  their old age. I want to say that, I have my identity as a Nepalese. Therefore, I promise that I  would not let my identity change because it describes me throughout my life. My full emotions,  sentiments always lie for my family, friends and hometown where I have passed beautiful  unforgettable moments of my life. So, I would like to declare that I have no intention to stay in  Australia more than my study period. I see tremendous opportunity from my career perspective  as a project manager in various companies in Nepal as I will have an Australian degree. So I  have no reason to stay in Australia after the completion of my Master’s Degree. Finally, I want  to assure you that I have a genuine plan to study my desired course in Australia and return to the  home nation after completion of my studies. 

Visa Conditions 

As I am applying for a student visa, I will be given the visa subclass 500. The visa allows me to  stay in Australia to study full time. Under this visa, I will be bound to certain conditions. Most  importantly my Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) policy must cover the full period of my  visa. I am allowed to work a maximum of 40 hours per fortnight. I cannot undertake the work  until I have started my course. I have to maintain my attendance of at least 80% in each subject  to pass and don’t get involved in any kind of criminal activity. I must notify my education  provider/ DIBP (Department of Immigration and Border Protection) of my residential address in  Australia within 7 days of my arrival and if I have changed my residential address, I have to  notify my education provider/ DIBP within a week of time. 

I will be within the bounds of laws for student visa conditions. And I want to assure you that my  living in Australia will not be permanent as my entry to Australia is for pursuing higher studies. I  will return to my home nation and I will work and research in the same field. 

I would like to offer a basket of thanks for giving your precious time going through the stated  purpose. I look forward to getting a positive response. 

Sincerely Yours, 

Applicant Name