Cover letter for MBA(4 samples)
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This article will list samples of “cover letters for MBA.”
Samples of MBA cover letters
An MBA cover letter is a sort of “cover page” for your MBA application and is usually placed at the front of your application package. The best format for writing an MBA cover letter is as follows:
- Address the recipient with a formal salutation. For example, “Dear/Hello (name of the recipient).”
- Make a brief statement about why you’re interested in the program. Write a paragraph about why you are the perfect candidate for the program.
- State what you will bring to the MBA program in terms of your academic background, qualifications, and experiences.
- State your skills and work experience. Ensure your skills and experiences are similar to the job program.
- Conclude your letter with a forward-looking statement.
Sample 1: “Cover letter for MBA”
“Dear Director Watson,
I am very interested in enrolling in [Business School] in the current admissions cycle. Your program is my top choice for my MBA, as I believe I have sufficient drive and the right qualifications to make me an ideal candidate for admission. I am a graduate of [University] where I studied Business Administration. My intention has always been to enter the world of business, and I chose to attend this program so I could gain foundational knowledge of how business works.
In my professional life, I followed suit. I began working while still in high school as a cashier for a grocery store. I found working very rewarding, even more so when I requested and was granted a transfer to the backend warehouse. After many years of working for this store, I was eventually promoted to assistant warehouse manager and I continued to work there during my undergraduate years. I gained firsthand experience in employee management and managerial accounting under the tutelage of my manager as well as my professors, and I soon became one of the top students in my class. I feel these experiences have prepared me for the next challenge and have piqued my interest in taking the next step and earning my MBA.
As a top business school, your program has a reputation for educational excellence in business administration, and I want to expand the knowledge I have and learn from the very best. I have taken it upon myself to enthusiastically read the works of Professor Kinsky and Professor Cranston for their understandings of employee management and management styles. I found their insights helped me to deeply reflect on my own managerial goals and management style. It would be a great pleasure to attend their courses.
I sincerely thank you for taking the time to consider me as a candidate for your program. I look to meeting you in person during admission interviews.
Sincerely,
Kevin Ackerman”
Sample 2: “Cover letter for MBA”
“Dear Dr. Smith,
I’m writing today to express my interest in enrolling in the MBA program at [Business School]. Last year, I graduated from [University] with a Bachelor’s in Environmental Sciences, and my intention is to continue my work in the non-profit sector. I believe a master’s in business administration from your program will allow me to increase my professional skills and the value I can create for non-profit organizations.
For the past five years, I have worked for [Non-profit organization], which works to keep natural park areas clean and well cared for. I started as a volunteer, offering my free time to help with event set up, clean up and informing our supporters about opportunities to pitch in. From a volunteer I gained a paid position as the assistant event coordinator and have now become to lead event coordinator and organization’s treasurer.
During my undergraduate degree, I especially enjoyed my courses in project management and financial management, as I learned valuable skills I could apply in my new position to help the organization grow. It is my intention to pursue an MBA so I can deepen my financial and management knowledge so I can continue to develop professionally in my current position and eventually seek employment with a larger non-profit organization. Your program’s emphasis on sculpting community-minded leaders is one of the primary reasons why I chose to apply. Your program’s values of honesty and integrity also resonate deeply with me.
My full CV is included with my application and includes a detailed list of my responsibilities in my current position. I would like to extend my thanks for reading this letter and my application. I look forward to enrolling at [Business School] soon.
Kind regards,
Alma Estevan”
Sample 3: “Cover letter for MBA”
“Jan Clark
IT Audit Supervisor
Rampart Inc.
200 Silversmith Dr.
Denver, CO 54321
(565) 453-5454
jclark@rampart.org
Dear Ms. Clark,
While a student enrolled in the MBA program at OU, I was selected to receive the Academic Excellence Fellowship Award for achieving the highest marks among a group of 40 cohorts. I intend to apply the same dedication to hard work, ingenuity, and collaboration to Rampart Inc.’s IT Audit Associate position.
I would welcome the opportunity to partner with Rampart’s clients as they build their products on different cloud infrastructures. I realize you’re seeking an auditor and advisor who can guide technology companies as they navigate the industry’s best practices with such projects as system and organization controls. I am certain I can help Rampart achieve its goals based on my academic accomplishments in the MBA program’s specialized course of study in the following areas:
- Information Technology and Business Intelligence Management
- Principles of Data Warehousing
- Project Management
I look forward to discussing in greater detail how the dual certifications of Digital Technologies and Entrepreneurship obtained within my MBA program can help you achieve your goal of assisting a variety of start-up and established companies utilize the benefits of well-managed IT systems.
Best regards,
William Rodgers”
Sample 4: “Cover letter for MBA”
“Dear Mr. Walgrand,
My name is Damon Jones, and I’m applying for the position of Internal Developer with Greenworld Technologies, which I heard about from a current colleague of mine.
I have around six months of experience in the development of software and mobile applications. Most recently, I worked for Kraven Mobile, developing a multiplayer mobile game. My responsibilities included basic coding for the game itself, identifying errors and participating in test runs of the mobile game. While there, I successfully helped complete the game and aided in its successful launch, which brought about two million players to the app.
I’m passionate about developing, especially in mobile apps and games. I worked for several weeks to ensure the game was free of coding errors and bugs and ensured that game launch day was a huge success. Having just completed my MBA in software development, I’m excited to join the field and lend my skills to progressive projects.
Thank you for your time and for considering my application for the position of Internal Developer. I understand Greenworld Technologies to be a passionate, sustainability-conscious organization with a mission to help the planet, and those values align with my desire to help the environment recover. I believe I’d be a great fit for the position and look forward to hearing from you regarding the next steps in the application process.
Sincerely,
Damon Jones”
Frequently Asked Questions: Samples of MBA cover letters
What do I include in an MBA cover letter?
An MBA cover letter usually includes an introduction of your candidacy, your professional experience, your strengths and skills, and your knowledge of the MBA program.
How long is an MBA cover letter?
A typical MBA cover letter is between 200 and 400 words.
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