A World-Class Executive MBA
- #19 Best Executive MBA
- Full Rice Campus Experience
- Immediate Return on Investment
- Top Faculty Who'll Know Your Name
Request Information
THE RICE EXECUTIVE MBA
Take your leadership to the next level.
Our top-ranked Executive MBA (EMBA) is built for experienced professionals ready to broaden their business perspective and take on greater leadership responsibility. You’ll deepen your expertise in finance and strategy, build the skills to make better decisions with data and AI, and learn alongside accomplished executives from across industries — all while continuing to work and immediately applying what you learn.
And you’ll do it on Rice’s campus, learning from faculty whose research shapes business practice and building lasting relationships with your cohort and the broader Rice Business community. With hands-on, global experience in the core curriculum and the resources of Rice University behind you, the EMBA gives you the perspective and confidence to lead at a broader level.
Develop your executive leadership through Leadership and Strategy Executive Forums and custom coaching.
Learn from Rice faculty — not visiting professors.
Earn your MBA on Rice's beautiful campus — not at a satellite location.
Immediately apply what you learn at work and see the ROI of the degree while you're earning it.
Gain the credibility of a nationally ranked MBA, in the top 10 for finance and consulting.
Intentionally Growing. Verifiably Great.
Want To Know More?
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 the Class of 2029.
Be Among the First to Experience Our New State-of-the-Art Facility
Step into our brand-new, 112,000-square-foot building, 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.
Apply Early. Apply Today.
Round 1 Deadline: October 16
Applications for the Class of 2029 are now open. Whether you're advancing your career, pivoting industries or stepping into bigger leadership roles, Rice Business offers flexible MBA programs (Full-Time, Evening, Weekend, Hybrid, Online and Executive) built around your goals.
Apply early for the strongest shot at a seat next fall.
Start Your Application Continue Your Application
Interested in our Online MBA? Click here for more details.
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
Rice was such an important part of my life. I use the learnings daily in my work. And one of the things I really appreciated about Rice was the network. I continue to leverage it in my career.
Mindy Smith
Executive MBA
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 such a supportive and transformative experience.
Keri Sprung
Executive MBA