Rice Education Entrepreneurship Program FAQ

What is the schedule for the Summer Education Entrepreneurship Insitute?
The Education Entrepreneurship Institute will be held in June and July 2010. Dates will be posted in October 2009. Stay tuned!

When do I qualify for a provisional principal certification?
Upon completion of the Spring business certificate training and by the spring of the first year of the MBA, students who are successfully tracking towards completion will be eligible for a provisional principal certificate.

Can I work in Houston area public school while in the MBA or Business Certificate Program?
Actually, you MUST be employed in a Houston-area public school, either as a teacher or administrator, in order to participate in the REEP program.

Can I work in a district-level position and be in the program?
REEP is a program for school leadership development. Applicants who are currently working in schools will receive preferential consideration in the admissions process. The Tuition Reimbursement is for REEP students tracking into school leadership.

I already have a Principal Certificate. Is REEP the right program for me?
Yes. REEP is focused on leadership development, business training and education reform. The approach to the training and the cohort will provide you with the skills and networks you need to be an effective school leader.

I don’t have a Principal Certificate. Is this an issue?
No problem. REEP is an approved Alternative Certificate Provider by TEA/SBEC. Our curriculum covers the domains and competencies covered in the TEXES test. All participants of the REEP program are required to take the Principal Certification Test as a part of the program if not currently certified.

If I have a master's degree, can I still apply for the MBA?
Yes. You may choose the program that's right for you.

Do I have to apply separately to the Jones School of Business and REEP?
You submit one application and must be accepted by both the Jones School and REEP to participate. More information is available here (Link to the Apply Page

How much time per week are MBA classes?
Two evening classes per week, 3 hours each; approximately 19 Saturdays and 10 Thursday/ Fridays over the course of the program

When does the Business Certificate Program start?
Spring 2010

How do I apply for the Business Certificate Program?
The application for the REEP Business Certificate track is available here (Link to Apply Page)

What is the schedule for the business certificate program?
The certificate program is 15 months long. It begins with fifteen evening/day/weekend sessions throughout the spring, focused on business skill development. Participants then join the MBA students at the Education Entrepreneurship Institute. The final months will include a combination of skill development, coursework and cohort-based work. REEP students who do not possess the Principal Certification must take the TEXES exam prior to completing the course.