Scholarship / International relations - Why did you choose your proposed course and institution? (AAS 2019) [6]

Good day everyone,

My name is Sari. I applied for Australia Awards Scholarship 2019 and got the rejection. But, actually I have no idea any correction that I should be made. In order to create another essay for apply Awards Scholarship 2020, so I humbly need you to review my essay, I highly open for any suggestions!

Thank you

Why did you choose your proposed course and institution?

My bachelor study on international relations has prepared me with a strong theoretical knowledge about global cooperation and competitive. My work experience increases my practical understanding about logistics to fulfillment global needs. These days, Indonesia logistics are still obstructed in customs and infrastructure aspect, it proved by Logistics Performance Index (LPI) which released by World Bank, Indonesia ranks 46th on 2018 and those aspects got the lowest score. Long process of custom, levies and high operational cost due to inefficient infrastructure are most cases that hamper distribution process of products. This may cause losses of businesses and imbalance between supply and demand.

Therefore, I highly inspired to study about supply chain, where it is a solution to keep the harmony between supply and demand for fulfilment of national needs. Supply chain process involve multi parties and interdependent systems which require to be well managed. Effective and efficient supply chain management will result lower costs and faster production cycle. It means, when Indonesia capable to manufacture cheap, fast and qualified product, Indonesia is not only able to meet national needs, but also global markets.

Furthermore, I desire to be a supply chain manager and completely involve in performance development of goods manufacture in Indonesia. To achieve this, I would like to sharpen my knowledge by taking Master of Science Supply Chain Management and Project Management in University of Wollongong. I determined the University because of the benefits, such as double major offered, disciplinary that cover all related aspect, comprehensive campus facilities, lower cost of living and not densely populated environment.