Gain an Entrepreneur's Mindset With the Rice MBA
Entrepreneurship isn't just for startups — it's vital for all. Ranked the #1 MBA for entrepreneurship,* the Rice MBA equips you with the mindset to drive innovation, whether you're starting a new venture or transforming your current role. Our program features the Rice Entrepreneurship Acquisitions Lab and the world's largest and richest student business plan competition — empowering you to lead confidently and innovate boldly. Shape the future of business with us. Full-Time, Professional, Hybrid, Online and Executive MBA programs available.
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Get Hands-On Entrepreneurial Experience. |
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Learn From Entrepreneurship Faculty Who Have Successfully Launched Ventures. |
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Connect With Mentors, Investors and a Sounding Board of Supportive Peers. |
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Get Access to an Array of Events, Workshops, Courses and Competitions. |
Intentionally Growing. Verifiably Great.
Our Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
The most valuable class I took at Rice Business was New Enterprise. Everything you learn at Rice Business comes to fruition in this class. It was a pivotal moment during my time as an MBA student that helped me move into venture capital.
Taylor Anne Adams, Rice MBA, Lecturer in Entrepreneurship
Co-Founder and Chief of Staff of The Collectiv
Rice's courses in entrepreneurship really helped me find my monetization strategy as a social entrepreneur. Having conversations, getting feedback from amazing professors, the support from the Rice community — it really kept me motivated.
Raisha Smith, Rice MBA
Founder of EveryDopeGirl
My time at Rice was the best two years of my life. It gave me so much. I took all the entrepreneurship classes and loved every one. It's such an incredible, rich experience, being at Rice.
Jan Goetgeluk, Rice MBA
Founder and CEO of Virtuix
Companies Who Recruit Our Students
Start Strong. Apply This August.
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. Applications for Fall 2026 open in August — stay tuned, explore your options and get ready to take the next step. You belong here.
*Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine