Best Executive MBA in Houston
Rigorous and Relevant.
- High Return on Investment
- Designed for experienced leaders
- On-campus experience
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TOGETHER, WE WILL MAKE AN IMPACT.
The Executive MBA at Rice Business transforms accomplished managers into visionary leaders. Rooted in real-world application and research, this top-ranked program elevates your leadership skills and strategic thinking. It's the best Executive MBA in Houston, Texas: your home for work, study and building a life you've earned. Through dynamic coursework, personalized coaching and a network of seasoned peers, our Executive MBA helps you to navigate complex business challenges and inspire meaningful change. Request information to learn why you belong here.
About Our Executive MBA Program
 | 22-month program on alternating weekends (Friday and Saturday). |
| Four week-long executive forums. |
| Built-in international experience with classmates. |
| Lifelong camaraderie in an MBA program for executives. |
Together, We Will Build Leaders.
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Why the Rice MBA is Right For You
Exceptional Career Development.
The Rice Executive MBA program is the best in Houston, and there’s a reason for that. We know you’re here because you believe strong leaders never stop learning, and we want to help you develop those leadership skills. Our on-campus program gives you direct access to other industry leaders in the program. And your cohort is just where it starts. Our program includes a personalized curriculum with 100+ electives, some designed just for executive students. We offer leadership and strategy executive forums and seminars focused on building an executive mindset, and you will have the opportunity to work with an experienced executive coach to fill identified gaps in your leadership portfolio. The Rice MBA continues to deliver results. And it will for you too.
A Tight-Knit Alumni Network.
When you join Rice Business, you join a loyal network of 10,000+ lifelong learners, disruptors and leaders. From current students to alums, the Rice Business network is known for its responsiveness, and you will always be one or two connections away from reaching someone who can help transform your career. No matter where you go in Texas, or beyond, the Rice name holds weight. Benefit from the power of a Rice University degree, and learn the true meaning of your network at Rice Business. Request more information today and see where the Rice reputation can take you in your career. You belong at the best MBA in Texas: Rice.
High Return on Investment.
Executive MBA tuition for the Class of 2027 is $76,125 each academic year. Textbooks, parking, and meals are included. Rice Business is committed to helping you explore financing options so that you make informed decisions. Your dedicated Student Financial Services team is conveniently located in McNair Hall and is available to assist with all your financial aid needs. As one of the top MBA programs with the lowest debt-to-income ratios and one of the highest ROIs, you’ll make dividends for life with a Rice MBA.
A Location That's Hard To Beat.
Houston is known for its affordability and diversity. But that’s not all. When you join the Rice network, you’ll open yourself up to new opportunities professionally and personally. The 300-acre, tree-lined Rice University campus is in the center of Houston — and neighbors the largest medical center in the world. And that's not all. Rice actively invests in the Houston business community, including partnering with the Ion in the innovation district. In this pro-business ecosystem — from the Jones School to Rice University to Houston — opportunity abounds.
Personally Speaking
Mentors pushed me to go get a Rice MBA. It's amazing how just one opportunity, if you seize it, can springboard your whole career. I'm very proud to be a Rice alum.
Dan Tinker, Executive MBA
CEO and President of SRS Distribution
One of the greatest experiences of my life was attending Rice. Not just learning from the instructors but from professionals who were debating and exchanging ideas. The diversity of experience was incredible. I feel so blessed to have gone through it.
Ruy Lozano, Executive MBA
Fire Chief for the City of New Braunfels Fire Department
One of the shining parts of the program is the leadership component. I grew as a leader not just from the material we were learning, but from interactions with our cohort and professors. It was a privilege to be a part of such a supportive and transformative experience.
Keri Sprung, Executive MBA
Vice President for Communications & Education at the Texas Heart Institute
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Step into our brand-new, 112,000-square-foot facility, located next to the iconic McNair Hall. Featuring state-of-the-art classrooms and collaborative spaces, this expansion enhances our campus experience. As an incoming MBA student, you could be among the first to fully experience this innovative space, designed for the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs.