Move forward with confidence in your career. At Rice Business, you'll work one-on-one with a career coach to refine your goals, connect with alumni mentors across industries and gain exposure to employers through treks, recruiting events, and student-led clubs and conferences. Along the way, you'll form lasting relationships with peers and professors who provide guidance and support your growth.
Explore our Full-Time, Professional, Executive, Online and Hybrid MBA programs to see where the Rice MBA can take you.
 | Build connections with top employers in Houston, a major Fortune 500 hub. |
| Lead events like the Rice Energy Finance Summit or Women in Leadership Conference and connect with industry leaders. |
| Tap into a powerful alumni network, 10,000+ strong across consulting, energy, finance, tech and more. |
| Receive personalized leadership coaching and step into more senior roles. |
Ben Clemenceau came to Rice Business from the energy industry and left with a job in consulting, a strong professional network and experiences that reshaped his trajectory. The combination of preparation and community that the Rice MBA offers helps students pivot industries, explore new roles and seize opportunities they never imagined — just like Ben did.
Listen to Ben on our podcast to hear his story in his own words.
“Rice gave me a lot of opportunities. From the resume critique sessions to connections with alumni, the classes — the way professors talk to students and get students talking to each other is unique. Rice made my career transition possible.”
— Ben Clemenceau, Rice MBA
Want to level up your career, change lanes, or lead with greater impact? At Rice Business, you’ll find MBA options designed around your goals and your life. You belong here.
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The Career Development Office helped me develop my resume and frame my background in a way that resonated well with employers. The CDO gives you a seat at the table, not just a foot in the door. I couldn't have gotten this internship without them.
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As I pivot into investment banking, I can affirm that the Rice MBA has enhanced my technical skills, soft skills and career ambitions.
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