Statement of Purpose

Statement of Purpose—After a careful consideration to further my education, I have decided to join the Concordia University for graduate studies because it has relevant requirements that will help me to meet my study objectives. I have a scholarship, fully sponsored by the Libyan Ministry of Higher Education. I have also been extensively involved in different kinds of tasks in Misurata University, including a member of teaching assistant and supervisor to many researches for graduate students. In addition, in the last year before I came in Canada, I chose from among a group of colleagues to the leadership of the Department of Economics. I was the first woman to entrust with this task.

I am seeking admission to the Economics Department in order to pursue a doctorate program for the fall 2016 term in Concordia University. I wish to further my education in the field of economics to promote my knowledge and to enhance my research skills. My curiosity to enhance skills in economics is based on a desire to have outstanding knowledge of research, analysis, and teaching. The aim of this personal statement is to describe my research interests, academic background, objectives, and experience in the field of interest.

Academic Achievements

I have met all academic qualifications at every level of education. I completed my undergraduate education in 2000 and having met all academic requirements, I enrolled for Master degree (MSc) at the University of Misurata where I graduated in 2009.  I specialized in economic at both the undergraduate and master’s levels. Therefore, I wish to carry an extensive research in the field of economic and I wish to accomplish the objective by conducting further research in Analytical Study and Macroeconomics.

Description of Field Of Interest

The outstanding undergraduate degree at the University of Misurata equipped me with an excellent foundation of economics and exposed me to various subjects and areas of study that improved my skills in research and analysis. The courses equipped me with knowledge of how to understand current and potential economic factors likely to affect the economic growth and development. Therefore, my intent to join Concordia University is based on desires to gain the relevant skills that are critical to understanding the factors that affect the economy and enhance the analytical skills.

I have decided to specialize in economics because the field has a high demand for novel ideas that help to steer the economic growth. My education background also motivates me to apply for graduate studies because it laid a good foundation for future career development in the field of economics. I also gained critical knowledge in economic analysis and interpretation of determinant of economic growth during my undergraduate studies and while writing my thesis titled “An Analytical Study of the Final Demand and its Effects on the economic growth in Libya between 1980 and 2005.” In addition, I was also keen to do research about my country such as the analysis the balance of trade and the study and assessment of the factors affecting consumer demand family in my city by using time- series data cross-sectional.

Teaching and Work Experience

I have worked for five years as a high school teacher. The teaching experience enhanced my skills in principles of economic theory, Economic Statistics & Money, and the banks.  I also worked as a lecturer and head of departments at Misurata University in the field of economics where I acquired leadership skills, honors, and letters of appreciation from the faculty of economics. Therefore, I wish to enhance these skills through graduate studies in order to be a good researcher, leader, and tutor. I also believe that I have the relevant attribute that guarantee a successful career and progress in research.  The teaching experience and the leadership role taught me to be hard working, persistent and determined person.

Why I have chosen Concordia University

I have decided to do my graduate studies at Concordia University because I found the program suitable for my career objective.  Studies conducted in the field of economics are impressive and meets my need for enhancing research and analysis. I believe that being associated with the best graduate school will foster my research skills and pose various opportunities to enhance my career. The research and analytical tools have also instigated my desire to join the Concordia University. Therefore, I wish to learn and interact with the university’s competent and experienced professors from the faculty of economic.