Source: IDEC Student (TAM21SAH) 

Introduction 

My name is Applicant Name, son of Parents Name, born on XXth July, 19XX and I am a  permanent resident of address…………….., , Nepal. I am the ………. son of my parents,  therefore, for my educational and living expenses; I have strong support from my family. My  mother is a ………………..at …………. and my brother is a …………. and I have received all  the needed support from my family members, which additionally encouraged me to apply my  student visa for Master of Business Administration (Specialization in Project Management) at  Institution name, 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…………………… .l,  location…………. Similarly, I have passed my higher secondary education in 20XX (known as  +2 levels in Nepal) from ………………….. Higher Secondary School in Management stream  securing XX%. Moreover, I completed my Bachelor’s degree in …………… stream from  ………………………….. . affiliated to …………… University in ……….. 20XX with an  aggregate XX GPA. After that, with an intention of getting an international degree, I took IELTS  classes from ……………. 20XX to …………. 20XX and attended the IELTS examination on  ……………., 20XX where I was able to get an overall score of ……… (Listening ………..,  Reading ……., Writing ………. and Speaking …………). 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. Also, I had to wait  for the academic transcript between …………. 20XX to ………… 20XX. However, I found the  Institution name approachable and proceeded further for the offer process. 

Employment History 

I have completed my internship of ……….. months during my Bachelor’s study as a ……… in  ……………………, ……….. The internship is a career-related professional work experience  that enhances 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  ……….during my training period. The main objective of the internship was to get the hands-on  experience of the real-world organization. After pursuing 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 Aragon Polytechnic  Education & Training Services as a Food & Beverage Instructor from 5th June 20XX and still  working. The working experience helped me to get a better understanding of how the hotel and  hospitality industries operate in the real world. 

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  offer a variety of courses and degrees, so the international student 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 in 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? 

MBA (Specialization in Project Management) hasn’t been offered by any universities of Nepal to  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 is 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 Institution name. 

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 Business Administration (Specialization in Project Management) at the  Institution name matches the best according to my need. The other reason to  choose the Institution name is the affordable fee structure and also provides students with  attractive scholarship programs. In Institution name Master of Science (Project Management)  course is of 1.5 years. The tuition fee in the Institution name is very high AUD XXXXX where  and in Institution name fee is AUD XXXXX. However, the fees in the Institution name are  comparatively lower, i.e., XXXXX AUD. So, after deep research, I found the Institution 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  Institution name, Sydney as my study destination. I found the Institution name is more affordable  and career-oriented for my study. Basically, I have chosen to study at Institution’s name is  multinational companies located in many countries and its brand value is high. University will  have a large class size where I can study in small class sizes in the Institution name. I also  compared the course structure, academic and English entry requirements, and internship facilities  while studying, scholarship opportunities in the future and other facilities provided by  the Institution name with other Colleges and Universities and decided to study at  the Institution name. I also meet with the representative of the Institution name and I meet with  him in Nepal and collected all the information about the college, course, fees and satisfied with  this information as well. The intended course includes 7 core subjects, 3 Project Management  Specialization Subjects and 2 Elective Subjects that will help me develop my ability to think  critically, in addition to the essential business and project skills expected by potential employers 

in the workplace. Apart from this, the institution’s name offers expert resources to help students  achieve their academic and career-best. It provides the students with the tools they need to  succeed as well as open doors and broaden access to education. It constitutes outstanding  teachers renowned for their achievements in business, education, and research that are committed  to helping their students achieve their goals. The Institution name provides a broad welcome to  international students of all beliefs, backgrounds and upholds a respectful culture. Further, it is  well known for its excellence and innovation and is considered to be one of the finest Business  schools in Australia. Moreover, it is one of the best in terms of affordable tuition fees, well  design curriculum with top most experienced faculty members and many more. All these reasons  convinced me to choose the Institution name which is both affordable and convenient for me. 

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 a Food and Beverage  Instructor 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  about the course and its scope in 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 an  MBA (Specialization in Project management) because of my interest and this course will prepare  me to establish myself to lead the various projects. While studying MBA (Specialization in  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 7 core subjects, 3 Project Management specialization subjects, and 2 Elective subjects. 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. Masters of Business Administration  (Specialization in 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 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 Business Administration (Specialization  in Project management) 

After completion of my course of study, i.e., MBA (Specialization in Project Management), 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 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 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 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 youngest 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 activities. 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