Dear Sir or Madam

I appreciate this opportunity to provide further background information in support of my application for entrance to the X program at the X School of X for the 2009 autumn term.
I am convinced that the program corresponds well with my future plans of seeking a career in an international company. It is my dream and ambition to be admitted and pursue my post-graduate studies in the field of Marketing in order to develop a career that leads to working across the world.
In October 2008 I graduated from the X with a Bachelor with Honors in Business Management and English as an International Languages. I chose a joint degree for two main reasons, firstly to improve my English fluency, and secondly to gain broad knowledge of business management. My studies gave me a broad knowledge of the most important aspects of business and helped me realise I want to pursue a future career in the field of marketing focusing, on the new areas such as online and mobile marketing.
Studying abroad was, as you can imagine, a great test but looking back at the experience as a whole I consider it to be one of the best decisions I have ever made. It taught me how to work as part of an international community how to manage time well and also highly improved my interpersonal skills.
The decision to continue my studies came naturally to me, however after analysing my financial situation and previous struggles to manage both full time work and studies, I have decided to take a yearlong break in order to gain the necessary funds, which would enable me to focus fully on studying.
In November 2008 I moved to Berlin, aiming to improve my German. Whilst in Berlin i was also hopling to conduct an internship in a Marketing Department. Luckily for me such an opportunity came in February when I was invited to join the marketing communication team at the X. During the three months of my internship responsibilities i had included : Extensive market research, comprehensive usability assessments, supporting online marketing and product development activities. The internship was a great experience and also made me aware how much I still have to learn, to persuade a career in marketing.
There are specific reasons why I want to study at the X School. Firstly I want to receive a high-quality degree. Secondly because of the international approach the school takes. Thirdly the impact placed on a correlation between academic theory and real-life practice. I’m convinced that the program corresponds well with my aim of working in an international field related to marketing and business affairs.
I believe that the combination of my past experiences and academic knowledge will qualify me as an XXX student candidate, and furthermore will prepare me to achieve my career goals in the future. Learning is what I do best, and in XXX I will have the perfect opportunity to excel at it.
Your faithfully