This blog post explores my personal experience choosing business administration and how the core values of the major concretely shape career awareness and life goals, examining the persuasiveness of choosing business administration from multiple angles.
Reasons for Choosing the Major
When Korea experienced the IMF crisis, I was in the first year of middle school. My father also lost his job at his company during that time. The sudden economic hardship was an immense trial for me. Alongside the financial struggles at home, witnessing the collapse of major corporations like ‘Daewoo’ and ‘Kia’ through the media made me acutely aware of the severity of the economic crisis. It was almost incomprehensible to me how such large corporations could collapse. Upon researching, I discovered that the root cause of their collapse was poor management.
I became deeply fascinated with how crucial management is for a company, and how poor corporate management affects not only the company itself but also its employees. This fascination naturally led to a growing interest in business management. Recognizing the importance of management, I saw my father overcome many difficulties to run his business, and I wanted to be a source of strength for him. This solidified my resolve to become a good manager. I hope to take the first step toward my dream at your esteemed institution. I believe your school, a leader in women’s education in our country, will provide me with an excellent foundation to become a great female manager.
Academic Plan and Goals
First, upon admission, I intend to study my major diligently. Among my studies, I will focus deeply on asset management. I believe that how wisely and effectively one manages assets determines a company’s success or failure. Even in household finances, which are much smaller in scale than a company, failure to manage assets properly can lead to a crisis for the family. While my ultimate goal is to manage my own company, I believe thoroughly studying asset management will prove immensely beneficial in the future.
Second, I will dedicate myself to studying English. We are already in a globalized era, and English is especially essential in the economic field. Therefore, I plan to master English during my studies. The third and final plan is to engage in extensive volunteer work. I believe a great manager doesn’t just work for the company’s profit but must also contribute to society. All the profits a company earns come from society’s members. Therefore, I think it’s only right for a manager to care about those members.
Post-Graduation Plans
After graduation, I will get a job at a company. I believe gaining practical experience in corporate operations is the first step. Later, based on this corporate experience, I will assist my father’s business. I consider helping my father’s business the most suitable preparatory step before managing my own company. I expect this period will provide far more valuable learning opportunities for developing managerial qualities than working for a company, and I hope it will also be an opportunity to gain my father’s recognition as a future manager. Additionally, I will consistently continue studying various economic theories and economic trends without letting up. I believe that if I miss the ever-changing flow of the economy, it will be difficult to respond swiftly.
Self-Introduction (Life Philosophy, Values)
My parents gave me allowance about twice a month to help me develop proper spending habits. If I had received money whenever I needed it, I likely wouldn’t have understood how to manage it properly. However, because I had to use the allowance over a set period, I naturally learned to spend money strategically. Compared to my peers, I avoided impulsive purchases and overspending—I believe this stems from having to manage my own small funds as if they were assets. This practice led me to start keeping an allowance journal. My current meticulous and thorough personality stems from the habit of keeping that ledger back then.
This interest even led me to participate in an economics competition hosted by ○○ University during my school days. Compared to friends who entered poetry contests, it was a somewhat unusual background. My interest in economics might stem from witnessing my parents’ hardships during the IMF crisis. However, my determination to become a good manager, born from remembering my father’s struggles, is not merely about money. I see it as a positive outcome of overcoming a difficult family environment. My dream is to become a warm-hearted manager who cares not only for myself but also for the people I work with and their families.
