Requirements:
A clear and relevant essay in English (1,000 - 1,500 words) addressing the following:
Your motivation for choosing this MSc programme.
Why you are interested in TU Delft and what you expect to find here.
If this MSc programme has specialisation(s), which specialisation interests you the most and why?
Describe your hypothetical thesis project: what kind of project would you prefer? What would you want to explore? Please limit your answer to three possible topics.
Summarize in a maximum of 250 words your BSc thesis work or final assignment/project. Please include information about the workload
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Dear Admission Committee,
During my second year of undergraduate studies, I applied for the role of Training and Placement (TnP) Coordinator at my institute. The position involved working closely with companies and managing placement related activities for students. I went into the selection process confident in my technical preparation, but I was eliminated during the group discussion round. Since this role was offered only once during the programme, I lost my only opportunity to take it up.
At the time, the rejection was difficult to accept. However, it became a turning point for me. I realised that while I had ideas and technical confidence, I struggled to communicate them clearly in a setting that required structure, balance, and collective decision-making. I noticed that many good points mine were overlooked simply because they were not organised or articulated well. That experience forced me to reflect on how decisions are actually made in organisations, and why clarity, structure, and evaluation often matter just as much as technical correctness.
This reflection gradually shaped my interest in Management of Technology. I did not want to move away from engineering, but I began to feel the need to understand what happens after a technology is built how decisions around it are made, how it is communicated, and how it is implemented in real situations. The MSc Management of Technology (MoT) programme stood out to me because it brings together technical understanding with management, organisation, and economic decision-making, which is exactly the gap I had started to recognise in myself.
I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, where I have developed a strong foundation in analytical thinking and problem-solving. My coursework often required me to work with complex biological systems, deal with constraints, and compare different approaches before reaching conclusions. Over time, this trained me to think more systematically and to look for trade-offs rather than single "correct" answers.
Alongside coursework, I completed a semester long project on in-silico metabolic engineering of Escherichia coli using MATLAB and the COBRA Toolbox.The semester-long metabolic engineering project involved an estimated workload of approximately 6 hours per week with 3 credits, equivalent to a typical final-year project component in my programme. In this project, I built computational models, performed flux balance analysis, and studied system level constraints affecting metabolic pathways. What I found most interesting was not just optimising a pathway, but understanding why certain improvements were limited by the system itself. This experience strengthened my interest in system level evaluation rather than isolated optimisation.
I also completed a research internship at the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, where I was introduced to modeling and simulation based research. Working in a research environment helped me appreciate the importance of validation, careful interpretation, and questioning assumptions. These academic experiences, along with my involvement in student organisations and committees, shaped my interest in working at the intersection of technology, analysis, and decision-making.
A major shift in my perspective came when I was part of my college's All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) club and participated in the BAJA SAE India competition. While designing and building the vehicle was technically demanding, the competition also included a sales presentation where teams were evaluated on how their design made sense beyond performance.
During the presentation, the judges questioned how an ATV often seen as a recreational vehicle in India could be relevant to sectors like agriculture and defence. We explained that compared to tractors, our ATV was smaller, cheaper, and simpler to operate, making it suitable for small and medium scale farmers who cannot afford heavy machinery. For defence applications, we highlighted its compact size, ability to navigate narrow terrain, and potential for modification based on operational needs. This approach helped our team secure an All India Rank 1 in the Sales Presentation round.
More importantly, this experience changed how I thought about technology. I realised that even a well designed product can fail if it is not evaluated in terms of usability, affordability, and real world demand. Technology, I learned, succeeds not only by working well, but by fitting well into its context. This realisation strongly reinforced my interest in learning how such decisions are made and managed.
I applied similar thinking while organising my institute's annual cultural festival, one of the largest student led events in eastern India. Due to limited financial support from the college, the organising committee faced serious budget constraints. Instead of immediately cutting down the scale of the event, we tried to understand how we could create value despite the limitations.
We approached Citroën, which had recently entered the Indian market, and explained how the festival could offer visibility not only among students, but also alumni, faculty, invited guests, and members of the general public. We also offered a central promotional space during the event. To manage costs further, we worked with local food vendors instead of established brands. Although individual sponsorship amounts were smaller, lower prices increased participation and helped the event remain financially viable. This experience taught me that thoughtful decision-making and understanding stakeholder needs can often compensate for limited resources.
Learning from my earlier failure in the TnP coordinator selection, I approached my college election with a very different mindset. Instead of focusing on popular or exaggerated promises, I spent time listening to students and understanding the everyday issues they faced but often struggled to express. I addressed these concerns honestly in my election speech, which helped me connect with students on a more genuine level.
After being elected, I immediately discussed these issues with the college administration. One recurring concern was food wastage on campus. During my tenure, we proposed setting up a biogas plant as a sustainable solution to manage food waste, with the aim of turning a daily operational problem into a long term system level improvement. This experience reinforced my belief that leadership is less about visibility and more about listening, responsibility, and follow through.
TU Delft appeals to me because it does not treat technology as something separate from how it is actually used. The MoT programme reflects situations I have already experienced, where technical ideas must operate within organisational, financial, and social limits. I am particularly drawn to the Integration Moments, as they resemble real decision-making environments where problems are unclear and trade offs are unavoidable. I am also interested in the elective Emerging Technology-based Innovation & Entrepreneurship, as it focuses on understanding how new technologies can be evaluated, adapted, and brought into real use rather than remaining only technical concepts. These aspects of the programme strongly resonate with how my thinking has evolved over time.
The MSc Management of Technology at TU Delft feels like a natural next step for me. It offers the opportunity to build on my engineering background while developing the ability to make thoughtful, structured, and responsible decisions about technology. I am eager to learn, contribute, and continue growing in an environment that values both technical understanding and real world impact.
Thank you for considering my application.
A clear and relevant essay in English (1,000 - 1,500 words) addressing the following:
Your motivation for choosing this MSc programme.
Why you are interested in TU Delft and what you expect to find here.
If this MSc programme has specialisation(s), which specialisation interests you the most and why?
Describe your hypothetical thesis project: what kind of project would you prefer? What would you want to explore? Please limit your answer to three possible topics.
Summarize in a maximum of 250 words your BSc thesis work or final assignment/project. Please include information about the workload
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Dear Admission Committee,
During my second year of undergraduate studies, I applied for the role of Training and Placement (TnP) Coordinator at my institute. The position involved working closely with companies and managing placement related activities for students. I went into the selection process confident in my technical preparation, but I was eliminated during the group discussion round. Since this role was offered only once during the programme, I lost my only opportunity to take it up.
At the time, the rejection was difficult to accept. However, it became a turning point for me. I realised that while I had ideas and technical confidence, I struggled to communicate them clearly in a setting that required structure, balance, and collective decision-making. I noticed that many good points mine were overlooked simply because they were not organised or articulated well. That experience forced me to reflect on how decisions are actually made in organisations, and why clarity, structure, and evaluation often matter just as much as technical correctness.
This reflection gradually shaped my interest in Management of Technology. I did not want to move away from engineering, but I began to feel the need to understand what happens after a technology is built how decisions around it are made, how it is communicated, and how it is implemented in real situations. The MSc Management of Technology (MoT) programme stood out to me because it brings together technical understanding with management, organisation, and economic decision-making, which is exactly the gap I had started to recognise in myself.
I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, where I have developed a strong foundation in analytical thinking and problem-solving. My coursework often required me to work with complex biological systems, deal with constraints, and compare different approaches before reaching conclusions. Over time, this trained me to think more systematically and to look for trade-offs rather than single "correct" answers.
Alongside coursework, I completed a semester long project on in-silico metabolic engineering of Escherichia coli using MATLAB and the COBRA Toolbox.The semester-long metabolic engineering project involved an estimated workload of approximately 6 hours per week with 3 credits, equivalent to a typical final-year project component in my programme. In this project, I built computational models, performed flux balance analysis, and studied system level constraints affecting metabolic pathways. What I found most interesting was not just optimising a pathway, but understanding why certain improvements were limited by the system itself. This experience strengthened my interest in system level evaluation rather than isolated optimisation.
I also completed a research internship at the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, where I was introduced to modeling and simulation based research. Working in a research environment helped me appreciate the importance of validation, careful interpretation, and questioning assumptions. These academic experiences, along with my involvement in student organisations and committees, shaped my interest in working at the intersection of technology, analysis, and decision-making.
A major shift in my perspective came when I was part of my college's All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) club and participated in the BAJA SAE India competition. While designing and building the vehicle was technically demanding, the competition also included a sales presentation where teams were evaluated on how their design made sense beyond performance.
During the presentation, the judges questioned how an ATV often seen as a recreational vehicle in India could be relevant to sectors like agriculture and defence. We explained that compared to tractors, our ATV was smaller, cheaper, and simpler to operate, making it suitable for small and medium scale farmers who cannot afford heavy machinery. For defence applications, we highlighted its compact size, ability to navigate narrow terrain, and potential for modification based on operational needs. This approach helped our team secure an All India Rank 1 in the Sales Presentation round.
More importantly, this experience changed how I thought about technology. I realised that even a well designed product can fail if it is not evaluated in terms of usability, affordability, and real world demand. Technology, I learned, succeeds not only by working well, but by fitting well into its context. This realisation strongly reinforced my interest in learning how such decisions are made and managed.
I applied similar thinking while organising my institute's annual cultural festival, one of the largest student led events in eastern India. Due to limited financial support from the college, the organising committee faced serious budget constraints. Instead of immediately cutting down the scale of the event, we tried to understand how we could create value despite the limitations.
We approached Citroën, which had recently entered the Indian market, and explained how the festival could offer visibility not only among students, but also alumni, faculty, invited guests, and members of the general public. We also offered a central promotional space during the event. To manage costs further, we worked with local food vendors instead of established brands. Although individual sponsorship amounts were smaller, lower prices increased participation and helped the event remain financially viable. This experience taught me that thoughtful decision-making and understanding stakeholder needs can often compensate for limited resources.
Learning from my earlier failure in the TnP coordinator selection, I approached my college election with a very different mindset. Instead of focusing on popular or exaggerated promises, I spent time listening to students and understanding the everyday issues they faced but often struggled to express. I addressed these concerns honestly in my election speech, which helped me connect with students on a more genuine level.
After being elected, I immediately discussed these issues with the college administration. One recurring concern was food wastage on campus. During my tenure, we proposed setting up a biogas plant as a sustainable solution to manage food waste, with the aim of turning a daily operational problem into a long term system level improvement. This experience reinforced my belief that leadership is less about visibility and more about listening, responsibility, and follow through.
TU Delft appeals to me because it does not treat technology as something separate from how it is actually used. The MoT programme reflects situations I have already experienced, where technical ideas must operate within organisational, financial, and social limits. I am particularly drawn to the Integration Moments, as they resemble real decision-making environments where problems are unclear and trade offs are unavoidable. I am also interested in the elective Emerging Technology-based Innovation & Entrepreneurship, as it focuses on understanding how new technologies can be evaluated, adapted, and brought into real use rather than remaining only technical concepts. These aspects of the programme strongly resonate with how my thinking has evolved over time.
The MSc Management of Technology at TU Delft feels like a natural next step for me. It offers the opportunity to build on my engineering background while developing the ability to make thoughtful, structured, and responsible decisions about technology. I am eager to learn, contribute, and continue growing in an environment that values both technical understanding and real world impact.
Thank you for considering my application.
