Moni Ogunlana
FTMBA '24
Hometown: Lagos
Home State: Lagos
Home Country: Nigeria
Undergraduate Institution: University of Lagos
Undergraduate Degree and Major (and minor, if applicable): Sociology
Pre-MBA Industry: Marketing
Pre-MBA Company: Mode Media Limited
Pre-MBA Title: Chief Executive Officer
Desired industry post-MBA: Product marketing / Consulting
Desired job function post-MBA: Product Marketing Manager / Generalist
Degree Concentrations:
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing
Student Organization Membership:
- Consulting Association
- Technology Association
- Forte
What has been the most surprising part of your Rice MBA experience?
I was surprised to see how much of our grades were based on the collaborative work we do as teams. The work I do with my team, and how much I’ve learned as a team member, has been integral to my overall first semester performance .
I had not realized how important that would be when entering the program
What has been your favorite thing about your MBA experience so far?
There is a sense of community with not just current students at Rice but also with alumni. In my networking efforts Rice alums have been a great and receptive resource .
Being associated with the brand Rice has given me access to some things that I might otherwise not have been privy to, especially living in Houston.
There is a wide-spread respect for the brand as a whole, which gives a great feeling!
What do you love most about Houston?
Prior to coming to the US, I had done my research on Houston and I can say that the city lives up to my expectation in terms of diversity. I t’s the fourth largest city in the US and the most diverse!
So that means, a chance to learn more about more people, places, cultures and FOOD!!
What is one piece of advice you would share with a prospective student – one sentence?
Come to Rice, you belong here! It really does feel like home, and you'll see that soon enough.