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We are a top-ranked MBA program on a beautiful, tree-lined campus nestled in the heart of Houston, one of the largest and most diverse cities in the world. At Rice Business, you will build relevant skills and lifelong connections that will empower you to achieve your goals throughout your career. You belong here — and our MBA recruiting and admissions team is dedicated to helping you get here. Take the first step and request more information to learn more about our programs, MBA application requirements and prerequisites. Multiple program formats, same top-ranked Rice MBA degree.
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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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MBA Application Requirements
We seek ambitious professionals with diverse experiences and skillsets; and evaluate applicants based on a variety of elements, including leadership roles, community involvement and career progression. We look at the whole person — not just what you’ve done but who you are — and encourage you to be authentic in your application. The only MBA prerequisite to apply to our MBA programs is a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree, or its international equivalent. We welcome all undergraduate majors.
You will need to submit the following to be considered for admission to our MBA programs:
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We are here to guide you on your MBA admissions journey. Let us help you. Please note the requirements may vary slightly by MBA program. Request more information today to get full details on application requirements.
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Personally Speaking
The Rice MBA experience helped me step out of my comfort zone and embrace change. Leaving a full-time job and switching careers is daunting, but I have no doubt that this experience has only made me more prepared to handle uncertainty in the business world.
Andrew Waguespack
Full-Time MBA
As I pivot into investment banking, I can affirm that the Rice MBA has enhanced my technical skills, soft skills and career ambitions.
Sohini Reddy Modusu
Full-Time MBA
I struggled a lot with thinking and feeling that I had to be a certain type of person to thrive in business school, only to realize that I actually had a lot of freedom and encouragement to be my most authentic self. I realized that I had skills, insights and traits that were helpful to other students, and that these things were helpful in ways I didn't expect.
Nathan Rogers
Full-Time MBA
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