I have an ambition to become a lecturer leading to professorship and adviser to government and the corporate world in Ghana. Since finance -related issues are increasingly important in development, the need to develop such a key area cannot be over emphasized. Finance will offer a comprehensive training in , derivatives analysis, corporate finance, fixed income analysis and financial economics. This will enable me to obtain understanding of contemporary issues related to finance and to become a life-long learner who has independence of thought, self awareness and ability to communicate my acquired knowledge and research findings to specialists and non-specialist, policy makers, government agencies and other audiences. These services will support the Financial Sector Reform Programme initiated by the government of Ghana as part of its millennium development goals. This re-engineering initiative in the financial sector of Ghana requires financial experts to facilitate the whole process. As such, the aim of the program which leads to the degree of Master of Economics, majoring in Finance. With its focus on the field of applied finance, the program is designed to prepare students for international careers in finance both in private and public sectors that require solid analytical and quantitative skills best suits my aspiration. It has been my dream to further my studies in the China because of the kind of opportunities, challenges, rewards and satisfaction that the studies in the China offers are very reassuring. This inspired me to dream about higher studies in your university. Aristotle brought out the best in young Alexander. We too will be known by the university we come from. Faculty of Economics and Business in your university epitomizes a vibrant academic community, rich and diverse in its field of study and dynamic in its freedom of explanation. Especially there my area of specialization is flourishing under the guidance of pioneering stalwarts in an outstanding environment. I believe doing my masters in finance in your prestigious institution would be a childhood dream come true and your institution would be in the best position to help me realise my dream.XMU is recognized as a first-class national institution of higher learning with an international reputation as a centre of scholarly excellence. This is why I look forward to the selection and admission committees to turn my passion into concrete abilities and not just acquire a foundation of knowledge about how the finance works but also what is its pragmatic aspect. I really believe that studying in the Asia for one year can help me gain a better understanding of foreign and international affairs. It would be an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and it will allow me to get a glimpse of different culture. I believe that when I finally arrive in my beloved home country-Ghana, my added knowledge would go a long way to improve on governmental, non-governmental organizations and financial sectors in my country.