Jay Patel
FTMBA '24
Hometown: Parsippany
Home State: NJ
Home Country: USA
Undergraduate Institution: St. John's University
Undergraduate Degree and Major (and minor, if applicable): Pharmacy
Pre-MBA Industry: Pharmacy
Pre-MBA Company: CVS Health
Pre-MBA Title: Pharmacist
Desired industry post-MBA: Marketing
Desired job function post-MBA: Brand Manager
Degree Concentrations:
- Marketing
- Strategic Management
Student Organization Membership:
- Beer Club
- Black Business Student Association
- Consulting Association
- Rice Business Student Association for Full Time
- The Consortium
- Wine Club
What has been the most surprising part of your Rice MBA experience?
The intensity of the first semester.
What has been your favorite thing about your MBA experience so far?
My classmates and the camaraderie that continues to develop.
What do you love most about Houston?
The diversity. This city is truly a melting pot where you see people from all backgrounds interacting with each other.
What is one piece of advice you would share with a prospective student – one sentence?
Do NOT fall behind.