Tapovrat Tuteja
FTMBA '24
Hometown: Gurgaon
Home State: Haryana
Home Country: India
Undergraduate Institution: VIT University, Vellore
Undergraduate Degree and Major (and minor, if applicable): Electronics Engineering
Pre-MBA Industry: Technology
Pre-MBA Company: Simplilearn
Pre-MBA Title: Product Manager
Desired industry post-MBA: Technology/CPG
Desired job function post-MBA: Product/Brand Manager
Student Organization Membership:
- Consulting Association
- Technology Association
What has been the most surprising part of your Rice MBA experience?
The most surprising part of my MBA experience at Rice has been the diverse class profile. I had never experienced anything like this before. I have a friends from different industries such as education, oil and gas, consulting, non-profits, and so on. Learning about their experiences through classroom discussions makes the overall learning very dense and keeps me humbled.
What has been your favorite thing about your MBA experience so far?
The Partios! Especially in the first year when we have hectic schedules, I really look forward to ending the week on Thursday, meeting all my friends and having a great time together in the evening. JSA does a phenomenal job of organizing themed Partios (Pets-Partio was a personal favorite).
What do you love most about Houston?
The weather. It's very similar to where I come from, which makes me feel at home. The coastal location of Houston coupled with its weather makes a relaxing beach day possible even during the winters.
What is one piece of advice you would share with a prospective student – one sentence?
In addition to evaluating a school based on information online, make sure to consider your fit with a program by connecting with students and their admissions team.