Emmanuel Amadasun
OMBA '21
Home State: Colorado
What have been your primary job functions in your career?
- Business Intelligence/Analytics
- Finance
- Strategy/Innovation
What industries have you worked in?
- Consulting
- Corporate Finance
- Energy/Sustainability
What is your current job title?
Sr. Associate Corporate Development
What is your current company?
Gates Corporation
Why did you select Rice Business for your MBA?
Location, program convenience and prestige
How has Rice helped you with your career?
Rice has been instrumental to my career transition from technical engineering in oil and gas to industrials, and now even further growth in strategic planning.
What is the most important advice you’d like to share with prospective and current students?
Network with your cohort as much as possible They will be the greatest resource from a career perspective. Extend friendship and camaraderie as broadly as possible. Find your true north as soon as you can, align your courses to maximize competency in that direction, if you don't know your true north, talk to people, someone will know.
What have you valued most in the Rice black student and / or alumni network?
We are always open to help each other and stay in touch.
Anything else you’d like to share?
Do not forget to enjoy the MBA experience. You won't get another chance!