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Rice MBAs Share Their Favorite Classes
There are many reasons Rice Business is considered one of the top business schools in the country, and of them is our commitment to helping students personalize their MBA. At the end of the day, your MBA should reflect you — your interests, passions, and personal and professional goals.
Rice Business offers a rich variety of courses across its five MBA programs, including 100-plus elective choices for Full-Time MBA students. Our dedicated faculty and extensive curriculum work together to make sure our MBA students graduate not only with a strong foundation, but the insights and tools to excel on their unique path.
We asked students: What has been your favorite class in your Rice MBA program?
Second-Year MBA Course Favorites
Applied Finance has easily been my favorite class — it made corporate valuation come alive through real company cases. It completely shifted how I analyze businesses and helped me understand how managers think about investment decisions.
Jack Berry, Professional MBA ’26
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My favorite class is the M.A. Wright Fund. It’s an incredible experience because we actually get to make real investment decisions that the fund acts upon. It’s a perfect mix of teamwork, accountability and hands-on learning.
Sindhura Cheruku, Full-Time MBA ’26
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Instead of one favorite class, a blend of courses has really defined my MBA experience at Rice Business. From “Geopolitics of Energy” to “Tech Product Management,” my courses have significantly shaped my post-MBA vision of working at the intersection of energy, technology and finance.
Veronika Burobina, Full-Time MBA ’26
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Two favorites have been “New Product Development” and “E-Lab: New Enterprises.” Both courses are hands-on and application-based, allowing me to immediately practice what I learn in the classroom.
Lipi Gandhi, Full-Time MBA ’26
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My favorite class has been “Organizational Behavior.” The material is applicable to all aspects of life, and Professor Marlon Mooijman is knowledgeable, approachable and engaging. This course is definitely a first-year favorite.
Madeleine Allocco, Full-Time MD-MBA ’27
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My favorite MBA class so far has been “Strategic Business Communication I.” The tools we’ve learned have been immediately useful in presentations, recruiting and real-world conversations, and I’ve become a better communicator.
Miles Moscariello, Full-Time MBA ’27
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I’ve enjoyed Organizational Behavior, because I was able to apply the content from each class immediately after learning it.
Maggie Bokros, Professional MBA ’27
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I have been impressed by Professor Alan Crane and his core finance course. Coming from a military background, I didn’t have much in the way of financial acumen, and this class has been instrumental in bringing me up to speed.
Stephen Fialko, Full-Time MBA ’27
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My favorite class at Rice has been “Leadership,” taught by Professor Brent Smith. From the very first session, the course pushed me to pause, reflect and examine not just how I lead, but who I am as a leader.
Cherrice Browne, Executive MBA ’27
Want to learn more about how the Rice MBA curriculum and broad elective courses can fuel your growth? Continue reading about how Rice empowers you to make your MBA your own.
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