Sinean Maredia
PMBA '24
Hometown: Houston
Home State: Texas
Home Country: United States
Undergraduate Institution: University of Texas at Austin
Undergraduate Degree and Major: Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Information Systems and Finance
Current Industry: Energy/Oil & Gas
Current Company: Shell
Current Title: Business Analyst
Desired industry post-MBA: Finance, Energy
Desired job function post-MBA: Finance, Strategy
Student Organization Membership:
- Cleantech Association
- Consulting Association
- Finance Association
- Energy Association
What has been the most surprising part of your Rice MBA experience?
The amount of interaction with my classmates, professors, and PMBA program office staff has certainly exceeded my expectations. It's delivered a more intimate experience.
What has been your favorite thing about your MBA experience so far?
The classroom environment including learning from my classmates and professors as well as contributing to class discussions has been enriching.
What do you LOVE most about Houston?
Diverse culture and its influence on cuisines in Houston. Hands down one of the top cities with the best food.
What is one piece of advice you would share with a prospective student?
Although you won't be able to do everything all the time, the more immersed you are in your MBA program the higher the return on investment you will capture.