Admit It: Rice Business MBA Blog

We want to set you up for success and help you put your best foot forward when you apply for a Rice MBA. Keep reading for a conversation with Associate Dean of Degree Programs George Andrews and his tips for navigating the Rice Business MBA admissions process.

With graduates reaching record-breaking success in the job market, we credit our strong partnerships with hiring companies and the committed team in the Career Development Office for making all the difference. In the last 18 months, MBAs have experienced a favorable hiring market.

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. 

At Rice Business, our tagline is “You Belong Here.” This may mean different things to different people, but when Rachael Sweetman was looking for MBA programs, she chose a place where she could be herself. A place where she felt encouraged to speak up and could advocate for members of the LGBTQ+ community. 

No matter what your career goals look like now, an entrepreneurial mindset is necessary for lifelong growth and career success. Rice Business and its community in Houston are here to help you build it and thrive.

Your decision to earn an MBA means you’re serious about your career. So are we. Our number one goal is to help you elevate your career and help you design a personalized development plan.

One of the top questions we get about the online MBA student experience is how do you become part of the Rice Business community if you’re taking classes solely online?

Black History Month is a time to celebrate the rich contributions of Black Americans in our community and share stories that advance a deeper understanding of the issues we still face. Check out some of the activities and events offered by Rice Business in celebration of Black excellence this February. 

At the beginning of their MBA journey, after team assignments during their first week, five EMBA students met for dinner at Hotel Zaza. During the meal, they stumbled across something unique about their team: they were all born and raised outside the U.S. and all of them spoke English as a second language. Meaningful connections to classmates are what the Rice EMBA is all about.

Enrolling in the Rice Business Professional MBA program is your chance to make a dramatic change in your career trajectory without interrupting it. Along with what you learn in the classroom, your network and net worth will grow. Here is how to best calculate your ROI.