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The Rice MBA Prepares You to Be a Changemaker

Entrepreneurship is at the core of everything we do at Rice Business. Our tight-knit community and innovative curriculum equip students to drive change and make an impact, whether launching a new venture or leading innovation. It’s no surprise we’ve been ranked the #1 graduate entrepreneurship program for the past five years. Our graduates don’t just think outside the box; they redefine it.

 

Intentionally Growing. Verifiably Great.

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Best MBA for Finance

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#5

Best MBA for Consulting

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Best Career Prospects

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Robyn O’Brien

Scaling Climate Solutions

Launched rePlant Capital, a financial services firm providing low-cost capital to farmers transitioning to regenerative agriculture. By mitigating financial risk to farmers, Robyn aims to increase the supply of organic produce while promoting sustainable farming practices. 

 

Rawand Rasheed
Rawand Rasheed

Reducing Your A/C Bill

Former NASA engineer turned CEO of Helix Earth Technology. Motivated by challenges in space, Rawand developed groundbreaking filtration technology that aims to revolutionize air conditioning, potentially slashing energy consumption by over 50%. 

 

Dymphna van der Lans
Dymphna Van der Lans

Reducing Pollution and Improving Health

Serving as CEO of the Clean Cooking Alliance. With over 25 years of global climate leadership, Dymphna has been instrumental in steering nations away from polluting diesel fuels to renewable energy sources.

 

Lauren Miller
Lauren Miller

Driving Sustainable Agriculture

Named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 (2015) for pioneering work in soil carbon storage and regenerative agriculture. Leveraging expertise in entrepreneurship and sustainability, Lauren is helping empower ranchers, mitigate climate impact and build a resilient future.

 

Joanna Nathan
Joanna Nathan:

Transforming Healthcare

Serving as CEO of Prana Thoracic, a startup innovating the detection of early-stage lung cancer. After a diverse career, including roles at Johnson & Johnson and Saranas, Joanna has dedicated herself to improving patients’ lives. 

 

Turner Hoff
Turner Hoff

Making It Easy to Eat Healthy

Co-founded Vegetable and Butcher (V and B), a food tech startup developing nutritious, sustainable meals through vertical integration. Turner is reshaping the food industry by prioritizing local sourcing, customer experience and community values.

 

 

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Applications for Fall 2026 are now open. Round 1 deadline: October 17. Whether you're looking to accelerate your career, make a bold pivot or lead at the highest levels, Rice Business has an MBA program that will fit your goals. Make your next move count. You belong here.
 

THE FIRST STEP TO A FUTURE YOU DESERVE

For long-lasting career success, look no further. Join a consistently top-ranked MBA program that supports your goals and helps you build the business skills you need. You belong here.

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