Senior Associate Dean for Executive Education
Associate Professor of Management and Psychology – Organizational Behavior
Associate Professor of Management and Psychology – Organizational Behavior
Rice Executive Leadership and Management Programs
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Rice Business Executive Education
Accelerate your career and drive your organization forward with our comprehensive leadership and management programs for executives. No matter your career stage or industry, you’ll be prepared to lead with greater confidence. Explore our programs below.
You will walk away with tangible and applicable tools you can immediately implement in your workplace. Well worth the investment.
Ashley Childress-Dykes, Regional Manager Texas Department of State Health Services
The Leadership Accelerator
Rice Advanced Management Program for Senior Leaders
Spring 2026 | March 30 - April 3, 2026 & May 18-22, 2026
Set yourself apart and gain the necessary skills to lead cross-functional teams and business initiatives. Create and implement effective corporate strategies, and make impactful financial decisions. You’ll spend two one-week sessions separated by an intersession during which you’ll begin practical application of the concepts learned. Your newly acquired skills combined with executive coaching will propel your career and your organization forward.
Participants: Senior leaders and executives who wish to transition into general management or functional lead roles
The Leadership Accelerator for Experienced Managers
February 9-12, 2026
Learn strategies to create and lead a more cohesive, high-performing team. In our interactive, 4-day program, you’ll examine the building blocks of leadership – leading oneself, leading others, leading teams, and leading the enterprise – and become well-positioned to navigate any challenges that lie ahead.
Participants: Mid-level managers and executives wishing to expand their knowledge of best practices in leadership
The Management Incubator for New Managers
March 3-4, 2026
Gain insight into what it means to be a successful manager. Becoming a successful manager requires more than technical or functional skill. Whether it’s providing direction to your team, learning to delegate, or giving feedback effectively, having a strong foundation of core management skills is essential to ensure your – and your team’s – success.
Participants: Junior managers or those who are preparing for their first management responsibility
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We also offer other programs designed to elevate your skills to accelerate your impact as a leader:
- Leading Innovation
- Leading through Organizational Change
- Financial and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers
- Driving Growth through AI and Digital Transformation
We encourage you to request information to learn more and to connect with our team.
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Deputy Dean of Academic Affairs
Mary Gibbs Jones Professor of Management and Psychology – Organizational Behavior
Mary Gibbs Jones Professor of Management and Psychology – Organizational Behavior
Faculty Director, Center for Customer Based Execution & Strategy
J. Hugh Liedtke Professor of Marketing
J. Hugh Liedtke Professor of Marketing
Associate Professor of Accounting
Accounting Area Coordinator
Accounting Area Coordinator
Associate Professor of Strategic Management