Application for MSc Finance Program

February 22, 2021

This is an essay for applying MSc of finance. The essay needs to include the following info:

1)Why am I looking to pursue an MSc degree at this point in my life

2)What do I see myself doing professionally upon graduation

3) What key actions have I taken up to this point to prepare for this career
My personal info: I graduated in Psychology major in 5 years ago. Few reasons why MSc of finance: I’m working in a construction company currently, I need to participate in the company’s real estate development project and construction loan, also need to assist in the refinance of the company’s projects, and assist my manager in capital market research, such things relate to finance. Also, because of a lot of people lost their jobs during the pandemic, so I think this is a good time to improve myself. Also, I want to show how my major psychology relates to finance such as graduating from psychology can help me better understand the feelings and needs of clients something like this. Learning CFA by myself and trying to obtain CFA in the future is my plan to prepare for the future career.
If you have any wonderful idea, that will be prefect. Thank you.

Grading Rubric for Application for MSc Finance Program

	Excellent (4)	Good (3)	Needs Improvement (2)	Poor (1)
Language/Spelling/ Grammar	Essay has no spelling or punctuation errors and very few grammatical errors. Very well written and excellent use of business language.	Essay has a few punctuation or spelling errors. Few grammatical errors that don’t affect meaning. Well written and use of business language is acceptable.	Essay has some punctuation or spelling errors. Some grammatical errors but generally don’t affect meaning. Language is satisfactory overall but use of more appropriate business language is required.	Essay has numerous punctuation or spelling errors. Numerous grammatical errors that affect meaning. Language used is unprofessional and not appropriate for business use.
Essay Organization and Formatting	Relevant sections are included, and each is organized effectively. Formatting is professional and consistent and includes all required elements.	Relevant sections are included but could be a little better organized. Formatting is acceptable and/or one or two required elements are missing.	Relevant sections are included but organization could be improved. Formatting is inconsistent and/or many elements are missing or not formatted appropriately.	Sections are missing and/or poorly organized. Formatting is messy and unprofessional.
Analysis/Thinking	Analysis is comprehensive and detailed. Thinking and ideas are presented clearly, are engaging and thorough.	Analysis is sufficient. Thinking and ideas are clear but could be expanded to be more thorough.	Analysis is fairly basic and/or thinking and ideas lack some clarity and depth.	Analysis is very basic and thinking and ideas are superficial and lack clarity.
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