Statement of Purpose
It is undeniable that a strong degree
will further strengthen skill development. This is only possible if you have
the right environment and the right platform. Education has the power to change
everything and develop different ideas to make the world a better place to live.
With an offer letter from XXXXX,
Level 14/233 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000 to study Bachelor of Information
Technology, major in Business Information Systems, I believe that I have both the environment and the foundation to build a
successful career and future for myself.
With due respect, I am Mr. XXXXX, born on XXXXX A.D, and holding passport number XXX and I am submitting this SOP, as one of the requirements to apply for student visa to study Bachelor of Information Technology, major in Business Information Systems in XXXXX . In this Statement of purpose, I have mentioned genuine history of myself, interest in the chosen subject, course outcomes, financial background, my main goal and motive to return home. My course commences on 02/11/2022 and full course ends on 06/07/2025.
Academically, I have been a sound and hardworking student. I completed my SEE (Secondary Education Examination) from XXXXX in 2018 A.D. with GPA 3.10. Since, my early childhood, I was fascinated with computers and tried to learn more about it in every step of my life. So, I joined XXXXX in the Science stream choosing Computer Science as elective in the 11th Grade. Unfortunately, I could not choose Computer Science as an optional subject in my 12th Grade and I majored in Physics. I successfully completed my high-school in 2020 A.D. with 3.08 CGPA.
Training and Experience
After the completion of Grade 12, I had leisure time which I utilized by joining Foundation of XXXXX, successfully completed Graphic Designing course starting from 4th December 2020 to 8th February 2021. During the training period, I mainly covered the topics like Ms Office Package, Email Internet, Photoshop, Coreldraw, Pagemaker etc. which are the basics of computer knowledge and are useful in every sector.
I
have presented table below, which clearly shows time frame with activities done
during different times
|
S.No |
Institute |
Gap Activities/Purpose |
Date Completion |
|
1 |
XXXXX |
Secondary
Education Examination |
2018 |
|
2 |
XXXXX |
School
Leaving Certificate (Plus 2) |
2020 |
|
3 |
XXXXX |
Graphic
Designing |
4th
Dec 2020-8th Feb 2021 |
|
4 |
XXXXX |
Primary
Level Science Teacher |
6th
April 2021- 14th Feb 2022 |
I have full respect for the education system and institutions of Nepal which have provided me with valuable insights to date and made me capable of choosing my path. After completion of my +2 level, I researched colleges and universities in my home country. But when I researched furthermore, and found that the classes in Nepal are theory-based rather than practical where students cannot get full knowledge. During the pandemic time, many students lost a couple of years due to rigorous written exams that were not possible during the pandemic, education providers do not pay any attention to update the course regularly. On the other hand, online classes being run were equally ineffective as Nepal has still some rural places where internet connection and even mobile network connections are scarcely available.
The
course of IT is being provided even in Nepal at many different levels through
many institutes in different forms. The colleges like College of Information
Technology & Engineering (CITE) , KIST College , Kantipur City College , Aryan School of Engineering and Management ,Texas
college of Management that fall under Purbanchal University provide
the course of Bachelor in Information Technology for 4 years. Tribhuvan
University has also included the courses like Bachelor of IT, BCA, BSc.IT, and
CSIT in its affiliated colleges like: Birendra Multiple Campus ,
Patan Multiple Campus ,
National College of Computer Studies (NCCS),
Trinity International College and so on lasting for 4 years as well. Apart
from this, there are also three-year diploma courses in Nepal offered by CTEVT
(Centre for Technical Education and Vocational Training), Sanothimi,
Bhaktapur, in its affiliated colleges including: DAV Institute of Information Technology and Nepal Banepa Polytechnic Institute . Also, nowadays there are short term courses lasting from 1 month to 3 months
giving knowledge on particular sectors like: QA Course, Java Training, C++
Programming, IT Support Officer training and MERN which are generally included
in the course curriculum of 4 years bachelors’ course. These courses are provided
by institutions like Broadway Infosys (Tinkune, Kathmandu) ,
IT training Nepal and so on.
Also,
the degree I earned in Nepal would be just limited within my country. So, I
want to earn a degree that is accepted worldwide. The education system in Nepal
is time consuming. Even though the course is designated for 4 years, it takes
5-6 years just to complete the course. The universities don’t provide platform
to utilize the knowledge gained.
However,
I failed to find courses that gave an equal importance to both theoretical as
well as practical knowledge. Most courses in Nepal focused exclusively on
theoretical sections with little or no regard to practical approaches. The
teaching system is not fully developed and the education mainly focuses on
theoretical knowledge. Another major cause behind my decision is the lack of
facilities and infrastructures for students.
These reasons compelled me to think of studying abroad.
Intentions to study in Australia, and not other Countries
After intensive research on the consultation with my seniors and experts regarding the countries that provide quality education, I chose Australia as it is one of the most popular destinations for international students looking for quality education in a wide range of sectors. I compared the course duration, tuition fees, course structure, living costs, climate, facilities and many other aspects.
·
Australia is one of the most culturally
diverse nations in the world, with a large population of international
students. This means that you will study with students from all over the world
and will enjoy many of the comforts of home — from restaurants and grocers to
film festivals and food fairs. Australia is also home to some of the best
student cities, as revealed in the Best Student Cities ranking.
·
Australia also provides world’s toughest
protection for international students through ESOS (Education Service for
Overseas Students) act 2000. ESOS framework protects the right of the
international students studying in Australia, including right to receive,
before enrolling, current and accurate information about the courses, fees
payable. Moreover, the services like Tuition Protection Services (TPS) have
helped me to confidently invest in my education since I can be assured that I
will be refunded if the college is unable to provide the expected courses.
·
It assures quality education with
professional learning programs.
·
It has a peaceful environment with sound
government policy.
·
Australian qualifications are recognized
by employers and leading educational institutions in many countries around the
world.
·
Scholarship opportunities are available
for deserving students in Australia.
·
The major language in Australia is
English so students do not have to face any language issues unlike in some of
the European countries.
The
reasons for why I didn’t choose other countries are described below:
USA:
Though USA is a very popular destination for Nepalese students, the university
has higher courses fees and living cost compared to Australia. The exchange
rate of USA$ is also higher compared to AUS$ (USA $1= NRs. 127.43; AUS $1= NRs.
87.26 as of September 1st 2022). Also, from my research in the USA,
I know that winters in the US are brutal with temperature going as low as -13
degrees Celsius. Such cold weather often makes it difficult to move around as
the public transportation gets cancelled during such weather.
UK:
Although the British education is considered to be one of the best in the world
and is a well-known destination for international students, the UK government
is often known for its harsh immigration laws for international students. Although
it has recently started Post Study Work (PSW) rights to international students like
in Australia, it is not as flexible and easy as in Australia.
Canada:
Although Canada is known for its friendliness and welcoming environment for its
immigrants, one of the main reasons why I did not choose Canada over Australia
is because of its severe cold winters, which last for 6-8 months. I can’t imagine being productive and happy in
brutal winters like that of Canada, where temperature can go as low as -30°C.
Despite
many options of the countries being available, I also decided against studying
in India because although studying IT in India is said to be one of the best in
the world, it still wouldn’t give me the international exposure that I so want
to have. On the other parts of Europe like: Germany, France, Italy etc, I found
that there will be huge language barrier as I will be unable to connect to the
local citizens. Hence, I was looking for an English speaking country where I
would not be facing language problem.
Although, I found numerous institutions like: Upper Iowa University , Clayton State University , Middlesex University , Queen’s University Belfast , Anglia Ruskin University etc. But despite the availability of these colleges, I am still worried about the security factors in the countries because there is a huge risk to people's lives due to the increase in terrorism attacks and also due to the harsh immigration laws for international students.
Reasons to choose XXXXX
Choosing a college was a difficult decision for me since I will be making this particular college my second home for the next three years. Additionally, the degree I receive from the college would be a stepping stone for my career. Hence, I had looked at the programs of several universities like CQ University, James Cook University, Charles Sturt University, and Macquarie University also many top colleges like Holmes Institute Pty Ltd, International Institute of Business & Information Technology (IIBIT), Federation University Australia, etc. But my heart was set on XXXXX because of its rigorous academic environment, diversity, unbeatable location, friendly accommodation, and the beautiful climate. That being said, I wasn’t going to compromise on the quality of the education I would receive either. Looking at many options I found on the Internet, I selected XXXXX because the courses of the institution are flexible as well as recognized with extraordinary results.
Upon researching on
similar course that are provided by Universities I found that these
Universities are much more expensive than the colleges that I was looking for,
I found universities like: - University of Wollongong and Macquaire University which are top ranked universities and they cost much more than XXXXX as the
total course fees of these institutions is AUD 152,280 and AUD 117,324
respectively. However, I also found economical universities like : Torrens University (AUD 75,360), Southern Cross University (AUD 86,000) CQ University (AUD 87,120), Victoria University (AUD 69,750), La Trobe University (AUD 106,800), Charles Darwin University (AUD 106,800) but I found the studies of XXXXX more flexible than these universities.
I went through other
educational providers’ websites too and
compared the course structures, tuition fees and other facilities with XXXXX,
some of which I have tabulated below:
|
Course
|
Institution |
Fee |
Remark |
|
Bachelor of
Information Technology (Business Information Systems) |
Federation University
Australia
|
$ 74,710 |
The tuition fee I
found is more expensive. |
|
Bachelor of Information Systems |
Holmes Institute Pty
Ltd
|
$ 56,650 |
Former
student’s feedback is not good. |
|
Bachelor of Information Systems |
University of
Technology Sydney (UTS)
|
$ 139,860 |
The tuition fee I
found is more expensive. |
|
Bachelor of Information
Technology (Business Information Systems |
International
Institute of Busines & Information Technology(IIBIT)
|
$ 74,100 |
Since it is located at 841 George St, Sydney NSW 2000,
Australia, I didn’t find the location suitable. |
|
Bachelor of Information Technology (Business Information
Systems) |
XXXXX (XXXXX)
|
$ 44,500 |
Offers the courses of
my interest in reasonable fee structure. |
Therefore, for the same
course, the tuition fee in XXXXX is cheaper than many other educational
institutions in Sydney.
XXXXX is one of the leading
Australian Registered Institutions in Sydney offering qualifications to both
domestic and international students, with the mission to empower its students
with the education and training to gain the required skills and knowledge to
maximize their full potential. The qualification of XXXXX is recognized in the
international platform. After the completion of my intended courses,
I will gain exposure to leadership and management practices to do best in
related field. In addition, it offers a warm learning environment that
contributes to cultivate a stable foundation for lifelong success. Educators in
XXXXX are highly experienced, friendly and inspiring which creates the
effective teaching learning environment. Furthermore, it offers the supportive
environment which allows the domestic and international students to interact
easily with academic staffs and other students. The class rooms are also
smaller in size than most of the metropolitan institutes because of which
students will receive equal and necessary guidance directly from the tutors.
XXXXX
values academic excellence, integrity and pursuit of knowledge. And the best
part is that it provides theory as well as practical experience in every
course. It provides safe and supportive friendly environment as well as
personal growth within multicultural environment and an internationally
recognized degree.
Why
the course?
I have chosen to study Bachelor of Information Technology at XXXXX. Bachelor of Information Technology- major in Business Information Systems Cricos Code: 0102121 is a 3 years full time course and requires 240 Credit points.
The program helps students learn how to use and manage information technologies to revitalize business process, conduct electronic commerce, improve business decision making, and gain competitive advantage in today‘s global market as well-educated independent managers of people and resources area of their special professional interest. It helps to develop a habit of critical and creative thinking in students, develop analytical and problem-solving abilities in students and improve communicative and presentation skills of students. It will also deepen the knowledge and sharpen the expertise of students in the functional area of information systems.
First Year
|
Unit Code |
Name |
|
ICT101 |
Introduction to the
Internet and Web Development |
|
ICT102 |
Technology and
Networks |
|
ICT103 |
Business and
Technical Communications |
|
ICT104 |
Introduction to
Information Systems |
|
ICT105 |
Data Modelling and
Database Systems |
|
ICT106 |
Technical User
Support |
|
BIS101 |
Introductory
Accounting |
|
BIS102 |
Organisation
Behaviour |
Second Year
|
Unit Code |
Name |
|
ICT201 |
Systems Development
Lifecycle and Project Management |
|
ICT202 |
Cybersecurity |
|
ICT203 |
User-Centred Design |
|
ICT204 |
Design Thinking and
Requirements |
|
ICT205 |
Data Analytics |
|
BIS201 |
Knowledge Management
and Information Governance |
|
DEN201 |
Enterprise
Architecture |
|
DEN203 |
IT Strategy &
Management |
Third Year
|
Unit Code |
Name |
|
ICT301 |
Professional
Experience |
|
ICT302 |
Entrepreneurship and
Innovation |
|
ICT303 |
Capstone Project 1 |
|
ICT304 |
Capstone Project 2 |
|
BIS301 |
Business Intelligence |
|
BIS302 |
Business Process
Improvement |
|
BIS303 |
Social Media Strategy |
|
DEN304 |
Digital
Transformation |
Why
Sydney and Accommodation in
Sydney
Sydney is a friendly city and I am attracted more to it than to other cities in Australia or elsewhere. It has people from every corner of the globe with whom I will be able to interact together with a pleasant climate. In choosing Sydney as my destination, I also had an opportunity to choose my desired college from a list of many colleges as Sydney gave more options. It welcomes international students as part of Sydney’s global talent hub. Sydney is Australia’s global knowledge center and business hub, alive with opportunities and possibilities offering world-class education and pioneering research institutions and a wonderful array of cultural activities and professional experiences. It is an ideal city for students to experience the best of Australia's city living in close proximity to outdoor adventure in addition to getting a high-quality education.
Sydney is one of the most livable cities in the world which provides a welcoming and multicultural society, excellent education system and vibrant business environment. It is the capital of New South Wales and famous for landmarks like Opera House and Bondi Beach. According to internet reports, it is a fantastic place to live, study and carry out research activities. However, for me, the most important reason for choosing Sydney is its similar weather conditions with Nepal-neither very hot nor very cold. Another reason for my attraction towards Sydney is that I can fully enjoy the attractions of the city during vacation and leisure time. The city offers a great chance to explore top global companies, leading professionals and different ways of life and profession. It will provide tremendous learning opportunities for me.
Sydney, one of Australia's largest student cities, has a large number of students from India and other parts of Asia, making for a combination of multicultural students and weekly average accommodation and costs (AUD 250 to 350) weekly. I also plan to stay in a shared room nearby my campus. Some of the websites I searched for accommodation are;
VALUE OF COURSE TO FUTURE
Course Benefit and
Career Prospects
The course provides
students like me with skills essential for undertaking quantitative analysis
and introduces them to how statistics are used in organizations. Through the
use of statistical tools, students will sample, collect, evaluate and present
data to provide information important to business decision-making. It also
introduces basic areas of IT including hardware, software, communications and
networks needed to design and build systems and integrate them into an
organization’s IT infrastructure. This course also looks at modelling processes
and models such as waterfall and agile development in the wider context of
developing robust, secure systems.
The primary objective
of the BBIS Program is to integrate the concepts of management with information
systems and information technology. This program prepares students for
professional careers in information systems involving people, organizations,
computers, and networks. I will develop an understanding of organizational
settings, recognizing technology threats and opportunities, utilizing modern
principles and theories with practical applications.
Subjects such as
information security, multimedia, knowledge management, databases and emerging
technologies in business will help me become familiar with the latest
developments in IT, as well as different types of tools and their applications.
The course is a mix of
elements from business and IT degrees. Grounded in business analysis, data
management and systems infrastructure, as well as leadership and project
management skills, this business information systems degree will prepare you
for a global career. After the graduation from these courses, I have a range of
opportunity to choose from. I can work any post that I would like including the
popular posts like:
·
Business Analyst
·
Business Process Analyst
·
Computer Engineer
·
Computer Systems Auditor
·
Computer Systems Engineer
·
Data Modeller
·
Database Administrator
·
Database Designer
·
Electronic Commerce Administrator
·
Hardware Technician
·
Enterprise Systems Analyst
·
Information and Data Manager
·
Information Management Administrator
·
Information Manager
·
Management Consultant
·
Sales Representative
·
Specialist Consultant
·
Systems Analyst
·
Systems Designer
·
Training and Support Team Leader
·
Training Manager
and many more. I am more
than assured that these degrees would not let me be unemployed in any part of
the world.
What my career plans are
After the completion of
Bachelor degree I will be applying for PSW so that I can utilize my theoretical
knowledge in real life experience. This will help me to gain international work
experience and exposure. Globally today, there is an acute shortage of
qualified business information systems professionals. As more and more software
production is outsourced to countries with lower labor costs, the employment
prospects are for those who can define, design, acquire and implement
information systems at enterprise and global levels, utilizing solutions that
span both business and information technologies. Being a successful and competent student holding an
international degree can easily open out a range of opportunities to me to opt
for international jobs with international multinational companies like Kelly
Services, TEK System, Dell, Eagle, Sales Force, to name a few. It would be a
dream come true for me if I get an opportunity to work with these companies.
This study also
provides a broad concept regarding Capstone
Project (it is the project which identifies a real existing problem in the
real world and the practical knowledge, skills and methods and addresses the
problem directly). Thus, this knowledge gives me the chance to show what I have
learned in my studies and apply that knowledge in real existing problem.
My aim is to work as a Senior Business Specialist in reputed companies like
Nepal Telecom, Ncell, Choudhary Group or in IT-based companies like
Bhat-Bhateni Group , TECHMINDS , Dugar Family , Golchha Organisation and Golyan Group , CLASSICTECH , World-Link . In the present context of Nepal, business
expansion and information/communication are going in parallel. There is a great
need for a proper marketing strategy to be adopted in order to succeed in
business. For instance, different businesses like Tootle, Pathao, and daraz.com
in Nepal are marketing their products through different communicating channels
such as via Facebook, messenger, etc. This clearly signifies the utmost need
for marketing and communication expert in my country in order to be a
successful entrepreneur. Due to the success of these startups, lately, there is
huge growth in ecommerce and information system-based businesses. The ecommerce
industry in Nepal has evolved and there is huge number of startups bringing in
their innovative ideas and operating in Nepal. Due to this evolution, the job growth
rate has been steadily growing and the unemployment rate is slowly dropping.
Jobs are easily available. In the long run, I hope to establish companies like
Tootle, Pathao on my own.
I can find jobs through various online platforms: gives information of different job vacancies in different sectors available in Nepal. Similarly, other online platforms and links are;
Gorkha
Patra
Kantipur
Daily
Kathmandu
posts
There
are also quite a few government and non-government organizations which are
helping in development of Information and Technology in Nepal. Nepal has a lot to
improve in the field of Information and Technology. It is my dream to return to
my country after graduating and contribute in making impact to improve the
current scenario of IT with the knowledge I gain in Australia.
Financial
Background
As we know that Nepal
is a traditional country, most of the practices that we follow here are still traditional.
Both the companies where my parents work practice a traditional hand cash
payment system. Both of them receive monthly salary in cash. So, with due
respect, I regret to inform your because I cannot provide a bank statement of
my father and mother. But still I can provide a bank statement of my father
where most of the amount that my parents earn is deposited. I will attach a
statement of Nepal XXXXX. This cooperative is one of the most reputed
co-operatives in Nepal. Established in XXXXX, it is authorized by Nepal Rastra
Bank to run limited banking transaction.
Final Words
Lastly, I am very clear about my career ambition. I believe I possess the necessary dedication, intelligence and energy to reach my goal. I am confident that I will have a meaningful and amazing experience with the support of the esteemed team of XXXXX, Sydney.
I also thank you
wholeheartedly for letting me express my opinions and career visions.
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