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Two formats available for the Professional MBA program (two weekends a month or two evenings a week).* |
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The only top-ranked MBA program that offers a 100% in-person evening MBA program in Houston. |
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Courses taught by the same faculty as our top-ranked Full-Time MBA program. |
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Year one prioritizes foundational business principles. |
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Customize your courses during year two with electives and/or a concentration. |
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Our Global Field Experience challenges you to apply your learning to a consulting project with an international organization. |
*Multiple Program Options. Same Top-Ranked MBA.
We don’t believe in barriers to reaching your professional potential. That’s why we have multiple MBA program options: full time, evening, weekend, executive, hybrid and online. No matter which program you choose, you graduate with the same top-ranked MBA with the reputation, faculty, curriculum and experience Rice is known for.
Intentionally Growing. Verifiably Great.
Apply Early. Apply Today.
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.
WHY THE RICE MBA IS RIGHT FOR YOU
Invested Faculty. Tight-Knit Community.
We keep classes small. You'll learn from faculty who will know your name and use evidence-based material in their courses, making the Rice MBA nimble in its ability to offer classes around emerging topics such as the energy transition and how organizations are using AI.
An Entrepreneurial Mindset.
At Rice Business, you'll learn to think bigger. We integrate entrepreneurship into our curriculum, offer innovation labs and host the world's largest and richest student business plan competition. That’s why we’re the #1 graduate entrepreneurship program for the fifth year running.*
Houston: The Perfect Launchpad.
Welcome to America's fourth-largest and most diverse city. Home to the second most Fortune 500 companies in the U.S. and thriving healthcare, innovation and energy sectors, Houston is the perfect place to elevate your career. Here, people don’t just dream, they succeed.
Global Minded. Global Impact.
You'll spend a week abroad during our Global Field Experience, a unique experiential learning opportunity where you consult with companies on real-world business problems. And when you graduate, you’ll join a network of more than 84,000 Rice alumni in 50+ countries.
Companies Who Recruit Our Students
My favorite part of the MBA is how quickly it has paid off for me. After accepting an offer to work as a summer associate for an investment bank, I can already say it has been worth the price of admission.
Alex Endress
Professional MBA
My advice: Make the most of Rice’s offerings—student groups, electives, volunteering, internships, extracurriculars, and mentorship. These experiences will enrich your MBA journey and shape your personal growth.
Tohfe Beidas
Professional MBA
The Rice MBA propelled my transition into consulting. I used the knowledge I gained, tapped into my campus network, utilized Rice Business resources, and engaged in Rice Board Fellows at the Houston Zoo to connect with successful professionals. It exceeded my expectations, and I’m grateful to be part of the Rice family.
Troy Brown
Professional MBA
*Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine ranking