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SAMPLE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE – SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
I introduce myself as a student of the undergraduate program in Computer Science and Engineering at
CVR College of Engineering affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (Hyderabad). I use
this opportunity to elucidate my career objectives and give in quintessence of my educational
background.
My Educational Background and academic achievements:
Since my school days, I have been interested in Mathematics and physical sciences. My scholastic record
has been meritorious right through school and higher secondary education. With my propensity towards
Mathematics and physics, I chose Mathematics-Physics-Chemistry as my group for post-secondary
education. I was placed in the top 3% of nearly 200,000 enthusiastic students in the entrance examination
for Engineering. This performance helped me in getting admission in to CVR College of Engineering, one
of the top institutions for engineering in Andhra Pradesh, India. My fascination for engineering was from
an early stage though not a conscious one. There have been doers because there have been dreamers,
in our dreams we see not what is, but what can be. It is with such dreams and visions that today we
stand at the milestone of success. The sweeping changes in the Technological world and Computers
have made the role of computer science engineer a really indispensable one. It has been my deepest
desire to be a part of this rapidly burgeoning community. My strong penchant towards programming
languages like C which was taught in our high school and also the versatility of the Computers and my
basic interest in the field of programming motivated me to take Computer Science and Engineering as my
major in undergraduate program. My years as an undergraduate student have influenced me the most.
Academically I have matured a lot during this period. It was here that I understood the need to put theory
into practice and most importantly to innovate in face of immense hurdles. During the course of study, my
encounters with Software engineering, Software testing methodologies and Software Project
Management have been extremely enlightening. The joy of learning these subjects under excellent
professors is unsurpassable. My inclination towards graduate studies gained foot during my second year
of under graduation, during which many of the people told me about the opportunities we have by doing
masters and the research programs offered by the universities.
Why to Pursue M.S.?
Excellence in any sphere of life can be achieved through determination, hard work, perseverance and
dedication. Yet, lack of in-depth knowledge of the subject leaves the conceptual skills incomplete. The
nature of undergraduate courses does not offer scope for individual expression and rapidly advancing
technology necessitates mastery of particular area. It is in this contest I would like to pursue a course that
not only supplements the knowledge that I possess but also provides a strong foundation to my research
oriented study.
In my graduate program my goal is to expand my mental horizons, detailed understanding of latest tools
and technologies adopted by engineering, with the time. I also want to learn technical, managerial as well
as behavioral aspects of the field to work in higher positions. I strongly feel that master’s program will
inculcate a strong quality assurance and testing component in my knowledge, so as to raise the level of
excellence in my work. I came to know that an academic experience is must-to-have component for
growth in global field of software engineering, as well as to make a mark in professional career. From use
of sophisticated tools to advanced theories, MS teaches me all that I need to know to enhance my
academic experience and qualification.
Why Software Engineering?
In my undergraduate studies, I have benefited from the breadth of Jawaharlal Nehru Technological
University’s syllabi content that has given me a comprehensive exposure to the core areas of Computer
Science and a strong conceptual understanding of the same. In these three and half years of study, I
have strived to maintain an approach of expending independent effort in all my endeavors. Learning by
myself and sharing my knowledge with others has been most worthwhile, when comprehending a
concept. My interest in Software Engineering arouse when I was in my second year of under graduation. I
believe that Software Engineering is the application of disciplined, systematic approach to the operation,
development and maintenance of software. The discipline of software engineering that increased my
interest towards this field is it covers tools, knowledge and methods to define software requirements and
to perform computer programming, software design, user interface design, software maintenance tasks
and software testing
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As Software engineering encompasses the knowledge from different fields like computer engineering,
computer science, mathematics, testing methodologies, quality management, project management etc I
came to a conclusion that career in software engineering can be very rewarding as there is demand for
software engineers across the industries.
Why your University?
The selection of the right university by the candidate is as important as the selection of the right candidate
by the university. Having to choose a university that is suitable to my ambition is a major decision, one
which can’t be taken in haste. To achieve my objectives, I feel that the choice of University is of critical
importance. Information from faculty here at the college, my seniors and perusal of the University website, I have inferred that your University provides excellent research activities and balanced academic
program which is conducive to my study. I feel that I can realize my aspirations that I have nurtured along.
As a part of your family of students, I have to imbibe the best of what you offer, extend the breadth of
knowledge. In conclusion, I hope that I will be given chance to realize my objectives by granting
admission in your esteemed and distinguished University. I am confident that with my academic
standards and strong motivation, zeal, positive attitude and with the aid of your graduate program, I will
be able to make a significant contribution to the research endeavors at the University. I take this
opportunity to request for suitable financial assistance from the department and college.