Hi everyone! I'm applying for the MSc in Management of Technology and Information Systems (MoTis), France. Since the program doesn't specify a motivation letter format, I structured mine around four main sections:
1. Personal Strengths
2. Academic & Professional Background
3. Study Plan (Program Fit)
4. Career Plan & Contribution
I'd really appreciate any feedback on whether my essay clearly aligns with the program's learning outcomes, shows my motivation convincingly, and maintains a good flow. I'm especially open to comments about clarity, realism, or tone. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and help!
with love,
Mita
Here's my essay:
Dear Madam/Monsieur,
Running a small business in a low-income family was about survival. I witnessed that hard work alone rarely ensures sustainable growth. This drove me to delve deep into how technology management could improve productivity in business operations, since many micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) still struggle to maximize its benefits. Before working in a small-sized export company, I studied Information Technology while managing my own food and beverage (F&B) business and helping MSMEs use digital management tools. These experiences impressed me that application of technology management requires profound structured project planning and risk management, expertise that I aim to deepen in the future, particularly within the MSMEs sector.
This story started during my undergraduate studies, when I ran my F&B business while mentoring women-led enterprises in the SiBakul Jogja community. As a mentor and founder, I was responsible for handling teams with fast-moving tasks using IT management tools, but there was no well-organized planning for each task and resources. As a consequence, the tools were underutilized causing day-to-day operations chaotic and business growth was slow. Similarly, working in a small-sized export company with our French partners gave me the chance to understand the whole workflow of the risk mitigation side of IT application management. However, inefficient risk management in IT system integration frequently caused shipment delays and our compliance in foreign regulations. Experiencing firsthand complexity in business operations, effective technology management supported by extensive planning and risk management skills contributes in helping business productivity.
Motivated to bridge this gap, I believe the Master's in Management of Technology and Information Systems (MoTis) with a concentration in technology management at ESIEE Paris University is the best fit with my objectives. What draws me specifically to ESIEE Paris is the course IS Project Management would help me to excel in the focus of project planning, agile methods, and execution, enable the use of management tools to structure workflows and allocate resources efficiently. Risk Management course, on the other hand, would provide me a clear understanding of the risk-based approach to mitigate potential problems, which completely aligns with my purpose of ensuring smooth cross-border operations. Further, I intend to engage in incubation-based technology management under the ESIEE's innovation network, and I believe France's business environment for innovation will amplify my entrepreneurial skills.
Beyond studying, I am eager to actively share my experience with Indonesia's MSMEs context and my journey in F&B business to ESIEE's entrepreneurial community, workshops, and classes. For example, presenting my work with the SiBakul Jogja community in mentoring e-commerce and Google Looker Studio gives me the privilege to understand more about implementing management tools for project planning and risk-based decisions. Additionally, becoming part of an international students community will give me an excellent opportunity to uphold my French language fluency and collaboration skills in Paris's environment and its surrounding.
After two years of completing my studies, I will be ready to leverage my career as an Innovation Project Specialist in France, where I gain experience in application of technology management, planning, and analyzing risks within French industries and startups. This involvement would potentially expose me to create best-practices and strategy for future MSMEs projects due to fast-changing demand in business. Upon acquiring the needed skills and networks, I would apply the learned model of incubation to Indonesia's MSMEs, such as SiBakul Jogja community members. The existing connections I have built with business practitioners, I plan to invite them for future collaboration as facilitators or mentors in project association with Indonesia's Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs. In the long term, I aspire to scale my own F&B business while polishing my technology management skills to establish a consultancy firm for Indonesian MSMEs to improve their technology management skills in business operations. While this is my primary path, I remain open to exploring other opportunities as well, which can serve as my chance for personal growth and broaden my impact on society.
Lastly, I thoroughly believe that the Master in MoTIS at ESIEE Paris University is the ideal platform to visualize my future career as an Innovation Project Specialist. With my hands-on experience and continuous learning, I stand to contribute new perspectives about management application of technology for MSMEs in developing countries such as Indonesia. I am looking forward to expanding my knowledge, networks, and insights as a student of ESIEE's vibrant community.
1. Personal Strengths
2. Academic & Professional Background
3. Study Plan (Program Fit)
4. Career Plan & Contribution
I'd really appreciate any feedback on whether my essay clearly aligns with the program's learning outcomes, shows my motivation convincingly, and maintains a good flow. I'm especially open to comments about clarity, realism, or tone. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and help!
with love,
Mita
Here's my essay:
Dear Madam/Monsieur,
Running a small business in a low-income family was about survival. I witnessed that hard work alone rarely ensures sustainable growth. This drove me to delve deep into how technology management could improve productivity in business operations, since many micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) still struggle to maximize its benefits. Before working in a small-sized export company, I studied Information Technology while managing my own food and beverage (F&B) business and helping MSMEs use digital management tools. These experiences impressed me that application of technology management requires profound structured project planning and risk management, expertise that I aim to deepen in the future, particularly within the MSMEs sector.
This story started during my undergraduate studies, when I ran my F&B business while mentoring women-led enterprises in the SiBakul Jogja community. As a mentor and founder, I was responsible for handling teams with fast-moving tasks using IT management tools, but there was no well-organized planning for each task and resources. As a consequence, the tools were underutilized causing day-to-day operations chaotic and business growth was slow. Similarly, working in a small-sized export company with our French partners gave me the chance to understand the whole workflow of the risk mitigation side of IT application management. However, inefficient risk management in IT system integration frequently caused shipment delays and our compliance in foreign regulations. Experiencing firsthand complexity in business operations, effective technology management supported by extensive planning and risk management skills contributes in helping business productivity.
Motivated to bridge this gap, I believe the Master's in Management of Technology and Information Systems (MoTis) with a concentration in technology management at ESIEE Paris University is the best fit with my objectives. What draws me specifically to ESIEE Paris is the course IS Project Management would help me to excel in the focus of project planning, agile methods, and execution, enable the use of management tools to structure workflows and allocate resources efficiently. Risk Management course, on the other hand, would provide me a clear understanding of the risk-based approach to mitigate potential problems, which completely aligns with my purpose of ensuring smooth cross-border operations. Further, I intend to engage in incubation-based technology management under the ESIEE's innovation network, and I believe France's business environment for innovation will amplify my entrepreneurial skills.
Beyond studying, I am eager to actively share my experience with Indonesia's MSMEs context and my journey in F&B business to ESIEE's entrepreneurial community, workshops, and classes. For example, presenting my work with the SiBakul Jogja community in mentoring e-commerce and Google Looker Studio gives me the privilege to understand more about implementing management tools for project planning and risk-based decisions. Additionally, becoming part of an international students community will give me an excellent opportunity to uphold my French language fluency and collaboration skills in Paris's environment and its surrounding.
After two years of completing my studies, I will be ready to leverage my career as an Innovation Project Specialist in France, where I gain experience in application of technology management, planning, and analyzing risks within French industries and startups. This involvement would potentially expose me to create best-practices and strategy for future MSMEs projects due to fast-changing demand in business. Upon acquiring the needed skills and networks, I would apply the learned model of incubation to Indonesia's MSMEs, such as SiBakul Jogja community members. The existing connections I have built with business practitioners, I plan to invite them for future collaboration as facilitators or mentors in project association with Indonesia's Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs. In the long term, I aspire to scale my own F&B business while polishing my technology management skills to establish a consultancy firm for Indonesian MSMEs to improve their technology management skills in business operations. While this is my primary path, I remain open to exploring other opportunities as well, which can serve as my chance for personal growth and broaden my impact on society.
Lastly, I thoroughly believe that the Master in MoTIS at ESIEE Paris University is the ideal platform to visualize my future career as an Innovation Project Specialist. With my hands-on experience and continuous learning, I stand to contribute new perspectives about management application of technology for MSMEs in developing countries such as Indonesia. I am looking forward to expanding my knowledge, networks, and insights as a student of ESIEE's vibrant community.
