Make One Weekend a Month Count with Rice’s Hybrid MBA.
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.
Applications are open. Round 1 deadline: October 17, 2025.
Hybrid MBA Program Details
Average work experience: 8 years
Program length: 2 years
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.
Rice Business offers a range of MBA formats to meet students where they are in their careers and lives — including our Full-Time, Evening, Weekend, Hybrid, Online and Executive MBA programs.
The Hybrid MBA is ideal for working professionals who want the flexibility of online learning combined with meaningful, in-person engagement one weekend a month. Regardless of the format you choose, all programs lead to the same Rice MBA degree, taught by the same world-class faculty.
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.
Tuition for the Rice Hybrid MBA is $137,700 total over the 22-month program. This cost includes tuition and select on-campus residency expenses, such as hotel accommodations during immersion weekends. Additional fees and expenses apply — like textbooks, parking, and optional health insurance. An MBA from Rice is more than a credential — it’s an investment in yourself with a proven return. The Hybrid MBA delivers the flexibility you need, backed by the prestige and ROI of a top-ranked business school.
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.
While we don’t publish an official acceptance rate for the Hybrid MBA program, what’s most important to know is that we take a holistic approach to admissions. We consider each applicant’s unique combination of professional experience, academic background, leadership potential and personal story.
If you’re driven, curious and ready to take the next step in your career, you belong here. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply — you don’t need to be perfect on paper to make a powerful impact in the program and beyond.
To apply to the Rice Hybrid MBA, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree, professional work experience and materials like a resume, essays and recommendations. We accept the GMAT, GRE or Executive Assessment — and offer test waivers for eligible applicants.
Our admissions process is designed to get to know the full you — not just your test scores.
We’re looking for curious, driven professionals ready to grow.
