Application for a Financial Program

I believed financial sector is one of the fastest growing and most influential elements in our modern society and economy. Financial professionals help companies and organizations stay on top of their own finances, which is a top priority in the wake of the recession. The growing of financial services in the world has brought massive opportunities to utilize newer principles, methodologies, tools and practices in the field of finance. It is this challenging field in which I would like to gain expertise.

I started developing a strong interest in finance during my undergraduate studies. My interest in finance was first aroused during my first time investing part of my monthly scholarship in Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange. Since then, I became passionate to learn more about finance and investment and decided to complete Macroeconomics, Money and Banking module in my Economics courses. Throughout my undergraduate studies, I have always been regarded as an academically brilliant, having been recognized on the Dean's List for seven consecutive semesters. I was part of top 15% economics students and invited to become a member of The Pennsylvania State University chapter of Golden Key International Honour Society. I am completing a comprehensive undergraduate degree in Economics at the Pennsylvania State University, where I will graduate in May 2014 with an expected GPA of 3.89 on the scale of 4.

Early exposure inspires big dream. My experiences of managing my monthly scholarship allowances had confirmed my interest in finance and my goal to become a fund manager. After successfully made a huge return from my early investment, my family decided to loan me more money to invest in stock market and some other assets classes such as bond and m...

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My decision to apply to study at Imperial College London is due to the university’s record of academic excellence and its ability to equip students with the skills of critical analysis essential to becoming leaders in their chosen sectors, as well as its location at the heart London, thus providing good links with the world of business and finance and enhancing opportunities for personal and professional development. Obtaining a degree in economics from one of the most prestigious universities in United States is just a beginning. I already faced the challenges at Pennsylvania State University during my degree years and have discovered many opportunities along the journey. Now, I am looking forward to discover new opportunities and always willing to accept responsibility. I am prepared and ever keen to face new challenges at the Imperial College London.