Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing this letter to express my interest in applying for the Master of Social Science-
specialisation International and European relations.

In 2015, I graduated from the International Islamic University Chittagong, Bangladesh with a
four-year undergraduate degree in Law. In the undergraduate programme, I studied Common
Laws which enhance my knowledge and understanding of concepts, rules, theories of Law about
socio-economic, institutional, and historical frameworks. While I studied the legal components,
I am familiar with Bangladeshi and European legal system and theories and laws of international
conflicts over power, resources, and the process of the international system. I also studied
theories of international relation and understanding war and conflicts of international politics of
Europe, Russia, Africa, and the US along with their legal systems. In future, I will develop my
key skills in critical thinking, conceptual analysis of the range of approaches to international
politics and research about international conflicts and co-operation.

To pursue my future degree at Masters level, I have chosen the University of Linkoping because
the Institute of Social Science of this university ensures productive varied learning environment
as well as constructive research facilities. Besides, the University and the Social Science faculty
offer a wide range of additional academic and social activities. In Bangladesh, very few
universities offer International relation course in diploma level and do not cover the wide range
topics in international level.

Whereas, Linkoping University gives excellent working and recreation facilities for
postgraduate students which prove commitment to the graduate student body. The international
reputation of this department attracts such a variety of students, and I believe it will be a
stimulating environment in which to study at Masters level. On the other side, Sweden is modern,
highly developed society with liberal attitudes to individual lifestyle choices. This country also
has the highest living standard, clam, congenial and peaceful environment.

I am aware of the dedication and perseverance that is needed to achieve the best results in this
field, and I believe that my experience will allow me to get it.
 Chapter three
3.0 Research Methodology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Research aim and objectives
3.3 Research method
3.4 Research philosophy
3.5 Research approach
3.6 research strategy
3.7 Data collection method and justification
3.7.1 Secondary data
3.7.2 Why choose secondary research?
3.7.3 Location of secondary data
3.7.4 Advantages and disadvantages of secondary data
3.8 Data analysis method
3.9 Research ethics
3.10 conclusion

Chapter four

4.0 Findings and analysis

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Search strategy

a) SMEs development journals, reports published by ‘SME Foundation’ (2014)

b) Search in Entrepreneurship and small business management related journals (2009-

2017)

c) Screening process (title, abstract and full body of journal screening)

4.3 Analysis and evaluation of findings

a) Evaluating SME Foundation

b) Evaluating extracted articles

4.4 Conclusion
 Chapter five

5.0 Discussion of findings

5.1 Introduction
5.2 Strategic competency
5.3 Opportunity competency
5.4 Conceptual/analytical competency
5.5 Relationship competency
5.6 Technical competency
5.7 Personal competency
5.8 Innovative competency
5.9 Organising and leading competency
5.10 Conclusion

Chapter Six
6.0 Recommendations, research implication and conclusion
6.1 Introduction

6.2 Recommendation and implication for future research

6.3 Limitation and future research

6.4 Conclusion

References

List of tables and figures

Table 1: SMEs definition, National Industrial Policy, 2016

Table 2: Management competencies challenges, Abdin (2017)

Table 3: Competencies Model, Phelan et al. (1997)

Table 4: Competencies for competitive advantages, Johnson et al. (2016)

Table 5: Extracted journals from the screening process

Table 6: The focus, design, and findings of the extracted journals

Figure 1: Production of Industries in Bangladesh (in crore Taka)

Figure 2: Research Onion, developed by Saunders et al. (2006)

Figure 3: the relation of competency domains with business success

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Abstract..................................................................................................................................................... 1
Content page ......................................................................................................................................... 2
Type chapter title (level 3) ................................................................................................................ 3
1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Background of study........................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Problem statement ......................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Background of study ....................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Problem statement ......................................................................................................................... 6

1.1 Background of study........................................................................................................................ 5

1.2 Problem statement ......................................................................................................................... 6

Table of Contents

Page number

Chapter One

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Background of the study

1.2 Problem statement

1.3 Purpose of the study

1.4 Research aim and objectives

1.5 Research project outlines

Chapter Two

2.0 Literature review

2.1 Introduction
2.2 Overview of SMEs in Bangladesh

2.3 The scope of management competencies

2.4 Classification of management competencies

2.4.1 Functional competencies

2.4.2 Generic competencies

2.4.3 Cognitive competencies

2.5 The four pillars of management competencies

2.6 Management competencies for SMEs success

2.7 A theoretical model of management competencies

2.7.1 People orientation

2.7.2 Analytical capabilities

2.7.3 Strategic vision

2.7.4 Energy for enterprises

2.8 The relationship between management competencies and SMEs performance

2.9 SMEs strategic capabilities, management competencies and competitive advantages

2.10 Conclusion

Chapter three

3.0 Research Methodology

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Research aim and objectives

3.3 Research method

3.4 Research philosophy

3.5 Research approach

3.6 research strategy

3.7 Data collection method and justification

 3.7.1 Secondary data

3.7.2 Why choose secondary research?

3.7.3 Location of secondary data

3.7.4 Advantages and disadvantages of secondary data

3.8 Data analysis method

3.9 Research ethics

3.10 conclusion

Chapter four

4.0 Findings and analysis

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Search strategy

a) SMEs development journals, reports published by ‘SME Foundation’ (2014)

b) Search in Entrepreneurship and small business management related journals (2009-

2017)

c) Screening process (title, abstract and full body of journal screening)

4.3 Analysis and evaluation of findings

a) Evaluating SME Foundation

b) Evaluating extracted articles

4.4 Conclusion

Chapter five

5.0 Discussion of findings

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Strategic competency

5.3 Opportunity competency

5.4 Conceptual/analytical competency

5.5 Relationship competency

5.6 Technical competency

5.7 Personal competency

5.8 Innovative competency

5.9 Organising and leading competency

5.10 Conclusion

Chapter Six

6.0 Recommendations, research implication and conclusion

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Recommendation and implication for future research

6.3 Limitation and future research

6.4 Conclusion

References

List of tables and figures

Table 1: SMEs definition, National Industrial Policy, 2016

Table 2: Management competencies challenges, Abdin (2017)

Table 3: Competencies Model, Phelan et al. (1997)

Table 4: Competencies for competitive advantages, Johnson et al. (2016)

Table 5: Extracted journals from the screening process

Table 6: The focus, design, and findings of the extracted journals

Figure 1: Production of Industries in Bangladesh (in crore Taka)

Figure 2: Research Onion, developed by Saunders et al. (2006)

Figure 3: the relation of competency domains with business success