Your plan of study and/or research you propose to pursue and relate this to your future career plan

In an essay of up to 200 words, describe your plan of study and/ or research you propose to pursue and relate this to your future career plan

a business worth thousands of naira

When I was young, my father passed away and left me something that changed my life, a business worth thousands of naira. Some of my best days were spent looking after the business and the books of recording all accounting transactions of the business. Since then, I developed the interest and passion to be an accountant. And I solidified my decision for the course (Islamic Banking and Finance/Islamic Finance) during my undergraduate studies.

After I graduated from the university, I worked as a volunteered teacher at the Government Day Secondary School Gandu, for a period of 10 months. I taught Financial Accounting, and every single student I taught secured a good grade (A-C) that year. I have never been more proud of my life like that success.

Studying this program (Islamic Banking and Finance/Islamic Finance) will assist me in gaining the necessary skills and knowledge required to work in this growing and sophisticated banking and finance sector. And to effectively perform relevant banking and finance tasks, including specific requirements of Islamic banking, financial products and services, as imparting knowledge is my main future career plan.

I expect to develop my intellectual ability to work effectively in teams and independently. To evaluate critically, think creatively and communicate effectively with respect to issues in general, commercial and Islamic banking and finance. And to recognize good practice in the analysis, planning and management of general, commercial and Islamic banking and finance as well as Islamic Finance products and services.

I am confident that my undergraduate educations at the Federal University Kashere, Gombe had given me a firm foundation in Financial Accounting and Islamic Banking. I was particularly fortunate to work in my research project with Dr. Umale Okoh determining the impact of Value-added Tax on revenue generation. This work resulted in an accepted research paper and presentations at several symposia. I also conducted some other research which was presented at seminars, workshop and enlightenment gathering such as "Personal Income Tax Administration in Nigeria Challenges and Prospects", The Kind of Governor Gombe People deserve in 2019", among others.

I completed my B.Sc. in accounting studies at Federal University Kashere. I hope to obtain someday a job as a university professor. I am attracted to this lifestyle, the freedom to decide what one wants to research and the stimulation of the academic community. I seek to become a first-rate masters researcher in the field of Islamic banking while at the same time constantly scrutinize the principles of Islamic finance and erudition.

In addition to the analytical determination of the impact of Value-added Tax on revenue generation, I have conducted research with Dr. Sani Alfred on "Corporate Governance Mechanisms and Earnings Quality of Listed Manufacturing Companies in Nigeria". It is after the completion of this research I develop interest in conducting research on corporate governance. And presently my proposed research topic for the master's program is "Corporate Governance and Firm Value on Islamic Perspective"

My professional goals are to learn as much as I can about higher education that would strengthen my awareness about trends within the field and how I can contribute to the overall mission and purpose of the profession.

My proposed career plan and future ambition upon completion of the program (Islamic Banking and Finance/Islamic Finance) is to be an academic with one of the prestigious institutions in Nigeria. Imparting knowledge will serve as a great advantage to younger generation, as we have only a few universities which are offering both Islamic Banking and Finance/Islamic Finance in the country.

ABUBAKAR, although you have written a very personal paper here, it is not an accurate response to your plan of study in relation to your research for your masters thesis. The first thing you have to ask yourself when you write this essay is, "What do I hope to accomplish by the end of my studies?". The response to this question will rely heavily on what your plan for the business inherited is. What are your immediate plans for after graduation in relation to your business? What innovations do you wish to present? Or, in this case, will you be seeking foreign investors to help you grow the business you inherited? Using the information that you will be gaining from the theoretical lessons of the class, how do you plan to put these into action once you assume leadership of your family business again?

Since your major will be in Islamic banking and finance, the best plan of study you can present, as far as I am concerned, is a look into the relationship between Nigerian and Islamic banks and how the latter has invested in Nigerian businesses and financing institutions. Based on this information, your research proposal should be related to increasing the Islamic investments in Nigerian businesses or banking institutions. How can this partnership be increased in specific markets that will create a mutually beneficial investment relationship between the two? Explain how you plan to go about this by accomplishing specific research in the field.

What I have just explained to you is the purpose of the study and research plan. The questions are meant to help guide you in the development of a new and more relevant response. Your current information is no better than a simplistic personal statement that does not really present a solid plan of action upon your acceptance as a student at the university of your choice. You definitely need to delete this essay and write a new one that is more attuned to a study plan and research proposal. You can look at examples within this forum. As you read, you might find yourself inspired to write your own strong study plan and research proposal as well.