Pursuit of Academic Excellence

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Pursuit of Academic Excellence There are a number of reasons that I would like to pursue a Master’s Degree in business. Some of these reasons include personal and academic achievement, gaining influence, the ability to help others, and to impact future generations. Each of these reasons will serve as a driving force or motivation each day to continually strive to be the best I can be. I personally believe that academic achievement is more than going to classes; I believe that it broadens the mind, expectations, skills and possibilities. As we move towards a global economy and society it is imperative that there are representatives that can express needs on the behalf of businesses and the general population. Personal and Academic Achievement Personal and academic achievements are an extremely significant element in the decision to pursue a Master’s Degree in business. Education has always been very important to me. I feel that I could not make any great contributions to society through business without gaining the perspective, knowledge and skills needed to positively impact business. As I focus on my future I hope that my past plays a significant role in my decision making process. My journey towards education has been longer than most, but I feel that the struggle has made me a focused, persistent, well rounded individual who is constantly striving to improve herself. Gaining Influence Although it is cliché to say that knowledge is power I truly believe that it is. In order to influence others information is essential. Harnessing that power through further education prepares individuals to meet the challenges of the workplace and offers them the opportunity to expand their skills. One of my personal goals is to become a strong ethical influence on business. Although, positivity, honesty, integrity, and hard work are key traits for any employee

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