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Goodman School Of Business-Brock University Personal Statement

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une 23, 2015

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Goodman School of Business - Brock University
St. Catharines, Ontario

Dear Graduate Admission Office,

In 2008, I heard several reports about the central government of China and its plan to save Hong Kong’s financial market. Years after, my curiosity has driven me to pursue more information about finance, so I decided to pursue my education and studied financial management to receive my Bachelor of Business Administration at Brock University. However, it is still difficult to overstate the importance of finance in the current modern business world. Therefore, I have decided to pursue postgraduate studies in finance at the Goodman School of Business - Brock University to complement my undergraduate degree. My background in business administration not only …show more content…

In my undergraduate study, through those case studies and lectures, I broadened my understanding of financial principles and learning about the relationship between management and finance. The theories that I learned were directly applicable to the current events in the business world today. In the course Financial Mathematics, I learned to use mathematical and statistical methods to analyze and solve financial problems. Due to my hard work and acclimatization, I gradually received professors and classmates’ recognition and gained more confidence studying in Canada.

While I was taking classes at the university, I was also involved in various volunteer groups where I enhanced my transferable skills. As a Student leader for Brock University on orientation day, I communicated effectively with many new students to ensure they felt comfortable in their new campus life. As an event assistant with BUCSSA, I planned and implemented events on schedule and developed strong time management skills while managing task conflicts

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