We are committed to helping women unleash their full potential as innovators and leaders in the workplace. At Rice Business, we hold your ambitions with equal reverence and show you how to make them a reality.
We know business school is about more than academics. We surround you with trailblazers at Rice, in the Houston community and beyond, who have masterfully paved the way as women in business and offer their invaluable support to you during this transformative time. Learn more about the singular leaders you will join at Rice Business and the opportunities and resources we offer. You belong here.
Krissy talks about her singular career journey, from cutting her teeth in Dubai's hospitality industry to returning to Houston and pursuing her passion for pastries with her husband.
Ashley shares her journey from a science-focused career path to the beauty industry. She talks about pursuing an MBA to pivot careers, encourages others to pursue unconventional paths with their MBAs, and imparts an important lesson: closed mouths don’t get fed.
Runsi Sen discusses her transition out of the corporate world and the circumstances that led her to found the ovarian cancer non-profit foundation, Ovarcome.
Erika shares her journey from English major to baker, her favorite bakes, and how Rice Business was a key ingredient for her career in entrepreneurship.
Rice Business graduate Bethany Andell, president of Savage Brands and current president of the Rice Business Alumni Board speaks about her passion for helping the corporate world get back to a place where people trust, respect and love business.
You're really encouraged to take leadership positions and you get a lot of support. I decided to run for president of the women's organization, something I never thought I'd do. All of our voices are heard. They matter."
In startup accelerator programs, gender diversity alone doesn’t engage investors — what matters more is that founder and mentor teams are aligned in their gender composition.
Invest in your future — the reward lasts a lifetime. Rice Business is the 8th most affordable MBA in the Top 25, according to Poets & Quants. We offer many scholarships and financial aid options to help make your goals attainable. Learn more about the costs associated with the various Rice Business programs, as well as the many ways we offer support.
Now in its 26th year, the Women in Leadership Conference has long been one of the defining gatherings at Rice Business. This year, it welcomed more than 600 attendees, fifteen sponsoring companies and endless advice on leadership.
Empowering women in leadership: A journey from attendee to organizer. Discover how one MBA student's passion for gender equality led her from attending the Women in Leadership Conference (WILC) to helping organize it.
During the last semester of business school, Megan Smith ‘22 added they/them pronouns to their email signature. It was part of a long journey from coming out as queer in college to finding their true identity as non-binary. Each leg of that journey shaped the person — and the leader — they would become.
Head of Rice Entrepreneurship Initiative and Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Ralph S. O’Connor Professor in Entrepreneurship – Finance
