Make One Weekend a Month Count with Rice’s Hybrid MBA.
Final application deadline: June 15, 2025. Apply today. Test scores may not be required. Please review our admissions guide for more information.
Our Hybrid MBA offers a unique blend of on-campus and online learning, making it one of the best MBA programs for working professionals seeking flexibility and a high-quality education. Spend one weekend a month on campus and have the convenience of online classes the rest of the time.
Earn the same Rice MBA as our top-ranked programs—taught by world-class faculty—while balancing work and life. Designed for busy professionals in Texas and beyond, our Hybrid MBA starts with a residency weekend (included in tuition) to build lasting connections with your cohort, who stay together near campus. Advance your career without hitting pause.
Standard class schedule: One weekend a month on campus and the rest online
Location: 70% on campus and 30% online
Degree: Master of Business Administration
Credits: 54 credits
Time to degree: 22 months
Please note that due to the July start of the program and the second immersion, Hybrid MBA students will not be able to do an internship. Students interested in investment banking and consulting should apply to the Full-Time MBA program.
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At Rice Business, we believe that you belong here – and we are dedicated to helping you get here. We have lots of resources to guide you with your application. Connect with our recruiting and admissions team, check out our application requirements checklist, or attend an event to learn more about the Hybrid program.
Overall, Rice Business and its Hybrid MBA program offer the perfect blend of academic excellence, practical application and networking opportunities, which aligns with my learning style and career goals.
No matter what program you choose, you graduate with the same top-ranked Rice MBA, with a carefully-considered curriculum taught by our renowned faculty. In your second year, pick electives that meet your interest and schedule. Your MBA stays with you throughout your career and life. Choose the one with the right reputation.
Our Hybrid MBA makes it easier for you to balance your career and personal commitments. You’ll come to campus one weekend a month and have online classes one evening a week. The program includes residency at a hotel close to Rice during the first semester's on-campus weekends and immersion weeks so you can connect with your classmates and skip the commute, whether local or long distance.
The MBA experience goes beyond academics. With monthly in-person weekends and week-long immersions, including a global field experience, you'll forge lasting connections with classmates and professors. These weekends align with our Professional Weekend and Executive programs, helping you integrate into our community. You'll also have access to conferences, case competitions, clubs, and more to enhance your MBA journey.
When you join Rice, you join a supportive alumni network who answer the call. We have more than 9,500 Rice Business alumni in 55 countries across the globe in every major industry. And after two years of dedicated time with classmates who are balancing work, school and personal commitments just like you, you'll build friendships for life. We take tight knit seriously.
As a Hybrid MBA student, your career path is unique. Our Career Development Office (CDO) will collaborate with you to develop a strategy tailored to your goals. You’ll benefit from personalized advising, workshops, networking events, and employer connections. While internships aren’t part of the program, our CDO team will support you throughout your journey, helping you connect with top employers. Whether you’re advancing or pivoting your career, we’re here to help.
All of our programs have the same reputation, top-notch faculty and curriculum Rice is known for. The Hybrid MBA offers a flexible schedule, allowing students to balance their studies with other responsibilities. You'll come to campus once a month and take classes online the rest of the time.
In-person weekends are held once a month to accommodate students' busy schedules. There are also two one-week, on-campus immersions at the start and close of the first year.
The program includes access to our career services and academic advising to support your educational journey and professional development. You'll also have access to conferences, case competitions, clubs and more.
Hybrid MBA programs blend the flexibility of online learning with the connection and impact of in-person experiences — making them an ideal choice for professionals who want to grow without pausing their careers. At Rice Business, the 22-month Hybrid MBA delivers the same rigorous curriculum and leadership training as traditional programs, along with powerful networking and career support. Students gain a high return on investment through increased career opportunities, enhanced skills, and employer recognition. Learn more here.
