STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Technology propels the modern world in every facet of life. However,
technologists alone would have been helpless in bringing about these
innovations. If it were not for visionaries who managed and patronized
technological researches, many of the inventions that we enjoy today would
have remained as on paper. I was batting with myself about picking a career as a
businessman or an engineer until it dawned on me that I don’t necessarily have
to be one or the other. As a passionate engineering student, it look me about
halfway through the course to understand how technology and management
must go hand in hand to produce the best results.
Owing to my good scores in school education, I secured admission to Meenakshi
College of engineering with ease. As Vehicles have been my passion since
childhood, I did not have to think twice about opting for the Automobile
Engineering specialization. I supplemented my academics through various
online courses and boot camps on topics that I found bridge the gaps in my
knowledge. The diversification of knowledge taught me to see things for the big
picture.
As a practical learner, I have always found projects to be an exciting opportunity
to assess the limits of my understanding. I decided to make a revamped model
of Pneumatic Gear Shifter for my third year project. The intention was to come
up with a two-wheeler model that was convenient for the handicapped
members of the population. I accomplished this by reducing the human fault
factor and replacing the conventional gear shifting system with a semi-
automatic procedure. One of the proudest instants of my academic life was
when I won 3rd place in National Emerging Engineer Fest for the project.
I had the building dreams of entrepreneurship right during my college days and
wanted to pursue an MS in a business course after graduation. However, I found
that it is best to take the course after getting adequate exposure to the industry.
This will enable me to imbibe the concepts to their full depth and apply them in
different real life projects. With this goal, I joined the prestigious Indian
Automotive Manufacturer TVS Sundram Fasteners Limited at their Chennai
plant.
Gradually I become well at ease with the method of operations in a production
plant and how the product plans get created before the designs arrive at the
factory. The stint offered me invaluable lessons on how to optimally perform in
a competitive working environment. Today, I am all set to board on a voyage in
search of my dreams through a master’s degree in engineering management. As
Indian academia is still catching up with the latest industrial standards, I
concluded that I would be better to learn from a required foreign University.
After some reflection, I decided to pursue education from the Germany, the
forefront of Product Development and Business Studies. The presence of
numerous top companies in the country guarantees internships that no other
nation can offer. The opportunity to learn through the guest lectures of the
leading experts of the field is very beneficial. The Germany is acknowledged for
being very friendly and supportive of international students from across the
world. For these reasons, I have chosen to study at a college in the Germany.
I came across several appealing programs as I began to search for industrial
oriented entrepreneurship courses from German Universities. However, the
one that struck my attention the most was the most was the M.Eng in Product
Development and Business Studies at the Hamm-Lippstadt University of applied
Sciences in Germany. The course intends to prepare the students to meet the
demands of the modern automobile industry. The fact that many former
students of this course have secured their careers in top firms like Tesla and
Wolkswagen also raises my hopes a lot. And as a cherry on the top, the campus
is ideally placed in a prime location that can provide ample industrial exposure.
After completing the course, I will serve in one of the leading firms in
administrative role. After assimilating enough practical experience, I will
venture into the dream of starting my own company. I feel assured that this
international qualification will equip me with the added gear to drive my dream
towards success.
Diwakar Selvanayagam
