Personal Statement on University of Westminster

Introduction

My choice of this course is important addressing issues such as economic problems, regulatory policies, market progress, international monetary policies, and wage differentials. In studying this course, I hope to gain the skills needed in the international arena to solve economic issues facing the countries across the world. Through this course, I hope to develop a competency-based approach to international economics and financial strategic thought. I also desire to improve financial stability, build a sustainable business environment and advance international economic relations. To be successful in this postgraduate International Economic Policy and Analysis programme, I need to possess a background in essential skills and competencies.

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The study of economic policies, regulations, and financial strategic relations could be fundamentally viewed as understanding the way various actors associate with each other. It thus holds the potential to differentiate, include and inspire economic co-operation, which reveals my ideas, hopes, and thoughts as to why I wish to pursue this interest. I have in most cases had a real fascination with global economics, regulations, and the way firms, states, and societies collaborate and relate to each other.

As a young girl, I was always captivated by the way movies portrayed New York Stock market and how the various currencies were exchanged. I believe that these films sparked an interest and curiosity as to how international stakeholders relate through currency exchange, inflation control, and financial aspects. Needless to state, my comprehension of global economics and financial issues has progressed since my analysis of bad governance and corruption in various countries in the world. Through volunteering, traveling and studying in various states across the world, I have further reviewed this interest in matters of global economics and relations. By doing so, a foundation for further research was established.

However, it was during my studies in political science especially in national history, history of international relations and foreign policy of Russia, law, languages, culturology, sociology, and information technology that greatly sparked my interest in International Economic Policy and Analysis programme. My educational background has been the strongest pillar in my quest for this postgraduate programme. I have received competencies in innovative and strategic management and anti-crisis which has supplemented by a background in this programme. I have also worked in the banking sector which has equipped me with skills in economic policies management. I have received certification in anti-money laundering, operational risk, information security, compliance and fraud awareness by the bank in the United Arab Emirates. I believe that this master's programme will advance the insight I attained and offer future career prospects to apply it both locally and internationally on governmental levels.

I have received certification in Advanced AML, Information, and Physical Security Awareness, Business Continuity Planning at ADCB, CATS D, Compliance Foundations Training, ADCB Operational Risk, ADCB Fraud Awareness, and CertTF. During my third year of studying management in the field of tourism, I realized that my actual-deep-rooted interest was rather in fiscal, political and global relations in this ever-changing contemporary economic climate. For instance, throughout my learning modules, I reviewed subjects like exchange rates, deflationary measures, valuation of different currencies, financial management and the advent of cryptocurrencies across the world.

Since traveling was one of my inspirations, I decided to study Management of Tourism. In the course of my travels, I met many people, in economic, political and social perspectives. I discovered that I had developed the urge to travel and study how people responded to issues of economic fluctuations and inflation. My quest for tourism turned to concerns for financial stability and security of the economic environment. I longed to improve my studies and decided to study a course in economic policies and analysis to understand their influence in the world environment.

I have won numerous awards that have prepared me for this postgraduate programme. Recently, I won the "Champion Linkedin SSI Contest" award with my current employer, the Arabian Automobiles, AW Rostamani Group. I also won the award twice in Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank in recognition of my significant contribution towards business. I was always one of the best performers in school. I was also a good participant in mathematics, English language, and physics contests. In sports, I was an active participant and I remember my school team won numerous awards due to my contribution.

During my undergraduate studies, I had a full-time job that paid for my studies and my expenses. I believe this was the reason I failed to attain grade 'A' in my final year. Nevertheless, I possess exceptional statistical and analytical skills and this is the reason I attained good grades in subjects like accounting, mathematics, statistics, finance and credits concept of modern natural sciences. I am also an experienced banker as I have worked in Saber bank in Russia for one year and seven months. I have also worked in Mashreq Bank in Dubai for 11 months and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank in Dubai for one year and two months. I also have interests in the current trends and technologies in the eco-industry. This way, I am able to understand the contributions of Yves Rocher and Ocean Clean Up projects as well as philanthropist Wendy Schmidt. My experiences have in many ways built my journey understanding the global economy and policies. The experiences have paved the way for me to understand the significance of global economic strategies and financial stability. My undergraduate degree improved my knowledge of currency exchange management. However, I was challenged to study what it entailed to providing a suitable economic environment and how to control inflation to the concerned parties.

One of the best traits I possess is leadership skills. I have shown goods skills, especially in my banking experience. I have initially been placed in control of activities like organizational, administrative, economic, analytical, researching, diagnostic, and innovation. I also have good management skills which have enabled me to take a critical view of situations and processes. I am also independent thinking which enables me to find solutions and take decisions or actions if required. I am highly competitive and determined. My skills and talents have enabled me to receive numerous awards in recognition of the contributions I have made in numerous occupations. I have developed decision-making, critical thinking, analytical, forecasting, solution-orientated skills, which let me contribute the best of me to society and the environment. I am also compassionate about the environment owing to the efforts I have taken to ensure financial security. The skills and talents have paved way by building my interest in global economic policies and regulations program. I believe that my skills and talents will be crucial in ensuring success in my International Economic Policy and Analysis programme.

I have numerous future plans in this global economy and policies field. In the short-run, I desire to win the awards like "Crystal Award" during world economic forum meetings in the next two years and a project called "New Plastic Economy" initiated by Ellen MacArthur Foundation with a partnership with Wendy Schmidt. My long-term goals include attaining the International Economic Policy and Analysis postgraduate program. This way, I will be able to develop economic policies to be initiated and executed on national levels globally. I also intend to develop a technology of managing cryptocurrencies which have become influential in the current financial world. To ensure this dream comes into reality, I have chosen this university to achieve my goals.

Conclusion

In conclusion, I look forward to the opportunities and challenges that the University of Westminster can offer and the notion of being a part of such a prominent institution is greatly inspiring. The research background in this institution would permit me to build on insights which are crucial to unearthing solutions to close the current global economy and policies gap. I hope that I will make an improvement in the world of financial and economic policies. I believe that the next stage in attaining my goals is by beginning my MSC in International Economic Policy and Analysis at the University of Westminster.