Sean Ferguson
FTMBA '01
Home State: Massachusetts
What have been your primary job functions in your career?
- Business Development/Sales
- Consulting
- Information Technology/Management Information Systems (MIS)
- Marketing
- Product Management/Brand Management
- Operations/Logistics/Supply Chain Management
- Strategy/Innovation
What industries have you worked in?
- Consulting
- Consumer Packaged Goods/Retail
- Technology
What is your current job title?
Vice President of Strategy & Innovation
What is your current company?
Bentley University
Why did you select Rice Business for your MBA?
The Rice MBA at the time, despite not being ranked in BusinessWeek, had strong placement with Top 25 salaries. Also, Houston works well for dual career families. My wife was working at Shell so this was a great choice for a married couple.
How has Rice helped you with your career?
Rice has been invaluable to me from a preparation standpoint with regards to both technical and socio-emotional skills. I have never felt like other MBA’s were better prepared than me.
What is the most important advice you’d like to share with prospective and current students?
Embrace all aspects of the Rice MBA and broader Rice University community.
What have you valued most in the Rice Black student/alumni network?
The community is exceptionally close and connected.