Move forward with confidence in your career. At Rice Business, you'll work one-on-one with a career coach to refine your goals, connect with alumni mentors across industries and gain exposure to employers through treks, recruiting events, and student-led clubs and conferences. Along the way, you'll form lasting relationships with peers and professors who provide guidance and support your growth.
Explore our Full-Time, Professional, Executive, Online and Hybrid MBA programs to see where the Rice MBA can take you.
 | Build connections with top employers in Houston, a major Fortune 500 hub. |
| Receive personalized leadership coaching and step into more senior roles. |
| Tap into a powerful alumni network, 10,000+ strong across consulting, energy, finance, tech and more. |
| Lead events like the Rice Energy Finance Summit or Women in Leadership Conference and connect with industry leaders. |
| Choose from multiple program formats to fit your life and goals. |
| Build relationships with peers across all MBA program in our new building and collaborate on a beautiful campus. |
When Caroline Metts arrived at Rice Business, she was a nurse with no formal business background. Through the MBA, she gained the knowledge and confidence to pursue a career in consulting, ultimately accepting an offer from McKinsey & Company. Along the way, she found a close-knit community of classmates who became lifelong friends and trusted advisors. The Rice MBA surrounds you with people who will support you personally and professionally, long after graduation.
“The Rice MBA made me feel so confident in my career path, and gave me a business vocabulary that I didn't have before. It's two years where you really get to focus on yourself and grow. I learned to solve problems at a larger scale and understand customer needs. It's paid off really well.”
— Caroline Metts, Rice MBA
Applications for Fall 2027 will open in August. Rice Business offers MBA programs designed around how you live and work — full-time, evening, weekend, hybrid (come to campus once a month) and online — so you can pursue your degree without putting your life on hold. Whether you're looking to accelerate your career, make a bold pivot, or lead at the highest levels, there's a format built for you. Make your next move count. Request info now.
Rice gave me a lot of opportunities. From the resume critique sessions to connections with alumni, the classes — the way professors talk to students and get students talking to each other is unique. Rice made my career transition possible.
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I didn't want to quit my day job, and in Rice's Professional MBA program, you actually get to take classes on campus. With access to all the tools, professors, space, and people, Rice Business was the game-changer for me.
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My two years in the program really changed my life. I am the person now that I never thought I could have been. The program is hard. It's a top MBA program for a reason. But it's the most important step that you can take to invest in yourself. I would say, just do it. There's no reason not to.
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Whether you’re seriously considering your next move or just starting to explore, we’re here to answer your questions. Learn more about our programs and what it takes to apply for Fall 2026.
Robert Kempner didn’t arrive at Rice with a perfect plan. Our tight-knit community and tailored career support helped him build one — and led him to investment banking. That’s the impact of the Rice MBA. Your next chapter starts here.