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a) I will try to achieve some level of knowledge through self study and some additional courses (For example from the Open university) | a) I will try to achieve some level of knowledge through self study and some additional courses (For example from the Open university) | ||
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===What do you think you gained from your university studies? Conversely, what important things do you think your studies lacked=== | ===What do you think you gained from your university studies? Conversely, what important things do you think your studies lacked=== | ||
| − | a) I have | + | a) I have gained the skills of a good engineer, to solve complex problems in a well structured, logical methodology. |
| − | b) The areas | + | b) The areas lacking the most from my course are a basic financial and administrative background. |
c) Also, I believe I would have benefited more from my Masters in the UK if there was a stronger focus on the application of mathematics for problem-solving. This I have endeavoured to rectify by following specific maths courses at the University of Ghent, in 2005. | c) Also, I believe I would have benefited more from my Masters in the UK if there was a stronger focus on the application of mathematics for problem-solving. This I have endeavoured to rectify by following specific maths courses at the University of Ghent, in 2005. | ||
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I can organise myself, but find it very hard to organise others. | I can organise myself, but find it very hard to organise others. | ||
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===What will you be able to contribute that is unique and would make you a valuable addition to the class?=== | ===What will you be able to contribute that is unique and would make you a valuable addition to the class?=== | ||
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Passion, enthusiasm. I have been told that I have the fire, the passion and the ambition to spark a team of people. | Passion, enthusiasm. I have been told that I have the fire, the passion and the ambition to spark a team of people. | ||
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===What do you consider to be your single most important achievement so far and the reason for its importance in your personal growth?=== | ===What do you consider to be your single most important achievement so far and the reason for its importance in your personal growth?=== | ||
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===Please comment on a situation where you failed to reach an objective and what you learned from it.=== | ===Please comment on a situation where you failed to reach an objective and what you learned from it.=== | ||
| − | As a consultant-engineer | + | As a consultant-engineer at Alcatel, I worked hard to get a position as team leader for a development project in Chennai India. After 09 11 the world changed, Alcatel changed and the position disappeared. |
| − | I learned we live in a small world and you have to be dynamic and agile to achieve your goals | + | I learned that we live in a small world and you have to be dynamic and agile to achieve your goals. |
===What does ethics mean to you and how important is it? Give a specific example (eg. decisions you had to make in the past) to illustrate this.=== | ===What does ethics mean to you and how important is it? Give a specific example (eg. decisions you had to make in the past) to illustrate this.=== | ||
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Example: My wife hasn't worked at all for 6 years, she stayed home for the children, but although she was entitled on unemployment benefits we did never exercise this right | Example: My wife hasn't worked at all for 6 years, she stayed home for the children, but although she was entitled on unemployment benefits we did never exercise this right | ||
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Research has shown that the many characteristics of work ethic can be summarized using three terms -- interpersonal skills, initiative, and being dependable. These terms serve to organize the instructional materials presented by this web site. They also can provide a concise way to remember what work ethic is all about. | Research has shown that the many characteristics of work ethic can be summarized using three terms -- interpersonal skills, initiative, and being dependable. These terms serve to organize the instructional materials presented by this web site. They also can provide a concise way to remember what work ethic is all about. | ||
Latest revision as of 10:11, 22 March 2007
The final version is available here in pdf format
Contents
- 1 What is motivating you to seek an MBA education at Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School?
- 2 What are the motives that lead you to ask to be admitted to the MBA programme at this point in your life
- 3 What other possibilities will you consider if you are not admitted to the MBA programme to reach your goals of personal and professional growth
- 4 What do you think you gained from your university studies? Conversely, what important things do you think your studies lacked
- 5 Describe your strong points, personal and professional, explaining why you see them as such.
- 6 Describe your weak points, personal and professional, explaining why you see them as such.
- 7 What will you be able to contribute that is unique and would make you a valuable addition to the class?
- 8 Describe your idea of a dream job for you three years from now.
- 9 What do you consider to be your single most important achievement so far and the reason for its importance in your personal growth?
- 10 Please comment on a situation where you failed to reach an objective and what you learned from it.
- 11 What does ethics mean to you and how important is it? Give a specific example (eg. decisions you had to make in the past) to illustrate this.
- 12 Optional question: Is there any additional information that is critical for the Admissions Committee to know which has not been covered elsewhere in this application?
- 13 book list
What is motivating you to seek an MBA education at Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School?
Twofold, First personally I have to make decisions, I feel I lack enough knowledge to make the correct decisions.
I set myself high goals and standards of work performance and I beleive that the MBA from Vlerick will help me reach this level of personal satisfaction.
Secondly, my current employer is going through a sometimes painful growing stage, I feel I could contribute a lot better if I could help guiding the process, if I have enough knowledge.
What are the motives that lead you to ask to be admitted to the MBA programme at this point in your life
a)I have been considering applying for the programme for two years now but it was very difficult to plan it in for personal and professional reasons. Now is the golden slot.
b) I felt it was important to be technically strong before going on to pursue a management path. For the last two years, I have self-studied the problem domain and followed several technical-based courses, including part of a Master in Maths (namely; Code Theory) from the University of Ghent .
What other possibilities will you consider if you are not admitted to the MBA programme to reach your goals of personal and professional growth
a) I will try to achieve some level of knowledge through self study and some additional courses (For example from the Open university)
NEEDS MORE
What do you think you gained from your university studies? Conversely, what important things do you think your studies lacked
a) I have gained the skills of a good engineer, to solve complex problems in a well structured, logical methodology.
b) The areas lacking the most from my course are a basic financial and administrative background.
c) Also, I believe I would have benefited more from my Masters in the UK if there was a stronger focus on the application of mathematics for problem-solving. This I have endeavoured to rectify by following specific maths courses at the University of Ghent, in 2005.
Describe your strong points, personal and professional, explaining why you see them as such.
- Engineer
- Very ambitious and motivated
- Loyal
- good logical thinker
- strong in solving complex multidimensional problems
- Interest in technology
Describe your weak points, personal and professional, explaining why you see them as such.
I can organise myself, but find it very hard to organise others.
needs more!!
What will you be able to contribute that is unique and would make you a valuable addition to the class?
Passion, enthusiasm. I have been told that I have the fire, the passion and the ambition to spark a team of people.
Needs More!!!
Describe your idea of a dream job for you three years from now.
My dream job 3 years from now, would be to lead a group of extremely good engineers to create products and solutions for a highly technological market.
With product I mean ALL aspects of the product.
- Well defined, manageable products
- well positioned in the market
- strong technical products
- highly profitable products
needs more , check with question just below
What do you consider to be your single most important achievement so far and the reason for its importance in your personal growth?
From a professional viewpoint my single most important achievement was pulling a team of 4 engineers to develop products that enabled our company to establish itself in new markets.
Please comment on a situation where you failed to reach an objective and what you learned from it.
As a consultant-engineer at Alcatel, I worked hard to get a position as team leader for a development project in Chennai India. After 09 11 the world changed, Alcatel changed and the position disappeared.
I learned that we live in a small world and you have to be dynamic and agile to achieve your goals.
What does ethics mean to you and how important is it? Give a specific example (eg. decisions you had to make in the past) to illustrate this.
I believe in a honest world, were everyone is good, loyal and doesn't abuse the social system.
Even although I am a self employed consultant my loyalty is with my current company
Example: My wife hasn't worked at all for 6 years, she stayed home for the children, but although she was entitled on unemployment benefits we did never exercise this right
In my work environment, I often must set my own schedule, there is little direct supervision, and frequently experience change and innovation in my work. I, therefore, have to be personally accountable and responsible for my work. is based on a belief that work has intrinsic value.
Professional ethics also means to me being loyal and reliable. Working in a team where you know you can depend on other people and they can depend on you.
The term is often applied to characteristics of people, both at work and at play. In sports, for example, work ethic is frequently mentioned as a characteristic of good players. Regardless of the context, work ethic is usually associated with people who work hard and do a good job.
Research has shown that the many characteristics of work ethic can be summarized using three terms -- interpersonal skills, initiative, and being dependable. These terms serve to organize the instructional materials presented by this web site. They also can provide a concise way to remember what work ethic is all about.
Interpersonal skills: include the habits, attitudes, manners, appearance, and behaviors we use around other people which affect how we get along with other people.
Initiative
Being dependable
Optional question: Is there any additional information that is critical for the Admissions Committee to know which has not been covered elsewhere in this application?
book list
Year A
- John McGee, Howard Thomas & David Wilson: Strategy: Analysis & Practice (Text & Cases) (2005) McGraw-Hill Companies, London
- Krugman & Wells: Economics
- Magretta: What Management Really Is
- Atkinson, Banker and others: Management Accounting
- Libby, Libby & Short: Financial Accounting, 5th Edition
- Hawawini & Vialet: Finance for Executives, Managing for Value creation
- A Handbook of Human Resources Management, 10th Edition
- Business Ethics: A European Perspective - Managing Corporate Citizenship and *Sustainability in the Age of Globalization
Year B
- Davies, Norman: A history of Europe
- Albright et al: Data Analysis for Managers
- Dan O'LEARY: Enterprise Resou rce Planning Systems
- Hill: International Business
- Slack, Nigel et al.: Operations Management
- Kotler et al: Principles of Marketing - European Edition
- Moore & Weatherford: Decision Modeling with Microsoft Excel
- Monckza, Trent & Handfield: Purchasing & Supply Chain Management
