Why is now the right time for you to pursue this graduate degree program? Why is the Business Analytics program the right fit for you?
Culture varies from one country to another. I belong from Saudi Arabia, a country that has an entirely different from many other countries; a country where the ratio of women in the workforce is much less than other countries thus showing that they do not contribute enough the economic development of the country. The economic situation of Saudi Arabia is very satisfactory, but still it can be further improved if women play their part in the economic development of the country. The GDP growth rate of the country is 4.2% (Sambidge ) whereas several other countries like United Kingdom, United States are still finding ways to recover quickly from the recessionary periods. In comparison to the growth rate of Saudi Arabia, the growth rate of UK economy is expected to be only 0.6% (O’Donnell). Thus considering the economic situation of the country, the economy of Saudi Arabia can further improve if women are encouraged and allowed to contribute.
With the recent changes that have occurred regarding the rights of women and inclusion of women in the parliament is among one of the most important ones, I believe in the next few year the contribution of women in the economic development would be a lot more. As I have spent a large part of my life in Saudi Arabia so I can sense significant changes occurring in the next few years. Not only this, I believe I too will play my role in improving the economic situation of the country. With the changing environment, I believe this is high time that the women of Saudi Arabia get themselves prepared for the future and for this they would need to get themselves educated. I am a woman from Saudi Arabia and therefore it is high time for women of Saudi Arabia to get educated and for this reason, I am playing my part by getting enrolled in one of the renowned universities of the world, Arizona State University. Not only this, I have been encouraging my other women friends in Saudi Arabia to study and learn and get enrolled in different degree programs.
I would like to help my country to grow even further once I have completed my education. However I still would like to work for the rights of women in Saudi Arabia. I am not only an accountant by profession, but I have been involved in different volunteer activities as well. I am currently working as a Volunteer Activities Assistant at Arizona State University and this has certainly helped me. Once I have completed my education I will raise my voice against some of policies that are against the women in Saudi Arabia. For instance; there are certain rules that are entirely illogical like women in Saudi Arabia are not allowed to drive the cars. I believe women can contribute a lot more if they are allowed to drive their cars. The government of Saudi Arabia had announced allowing women to drive, but somehow the rule has not been implemented (Doumato, 7). I believe by not allowing women to drive, the government is discouraging them to contribute and play their part in increasing the economy of the country.
There are a number of reasons why I would like to apply for Business Analytics program and one of the main reasons is that I would to expand my knowledge and become a better professional. Increasing my knowledge particularly related to business analytics would also help me in improving my future as an employee and with such competitive job market particularly for women (Al-Dosari); I would be able to differentiate myself among several other candidates. So it would not only allow me to get a better job but also would allow me to achieve a higher growth than others in my career. By getting enrolled in this world-class research university, I will not only be able to learn the art and science of doing research but at the same time I would be able to mingle with people belonging from other culture and countries. Thus it would help me in making me a more confident person.
Applying for Business Analytics program would also allow me to polish and enhance my communication skills and get involved and socialized with a large number of other students belonging from different ethnic, geographic, cultural background etc. Moreover, this would help me in enhancing my team player skills and the ability to lead the team. Also my analytical skills would improve by studying this course. Working on different projects would also help me to in making me to work in a group and become a more dependable person. Therefore I would like to apply in the Arizona State University and help me and my country to grow.
Work cited
Al-Dosari, Hala. ‘Saudi women drivers take the wheel on June 17’. Aljazeera. Jun. 2011. 22 Mar. 2013.
Doumato, Eleanor. Saudi Arabia. 2010. 22 Mar. 2013.
O’Donnell, Svenja. ‘Osborne Says 2013 U.K. Growth Forecast Cut in Half’. Bloomberg. Mar. 2013. 22 Mar. 2013.
Sambidge, Andy. ‘Saudi economic growth seen at 4.2% in 2013’. Arabian Business. Jan. 2013. 22 Mar. 2013. http://www.arabianbusiness.com/saudi-economic-growth-seen-at-4-2-in-2013-486353.html
