# Rice Business (Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business and Virani Undergraduate School of Business), Rice University > Mission: Developing principled, innovative thought leaders in global communities. **Overview** At Rice Business, we’re shaping the next generation of global leaders in the nation’s most diverse city. You belong here. We’re defined by our commitment to inclusivity, research and rigorous academics. Rice Business is home to both the Jones Graduate School of Business and the Virani Undergraduate School of Business at Rice University. Our culture of innovation and diversity equips students with the skills, insights and resources needed to succeed as the next generation of leaders. Located in Houston, we offer endless cultural and career opportunities. With a student body as diverse as the city of Houston and a global field experience built into the curriculum to broaden every student’s worldview, we’re the right choice to help you make your mark on the world. **The Rice MBA** All of our programs offer the same reputation, top-notch faculty, curriculum and experience Rice is known for. All graduates earn a Rice MBA and join the same tight-knit alumni network. We offer a wide range of electives within each of our MBA programs. In addition, depending on your schedule and availability, you can choose to take electives offered across all of our programs. - [Full-Time MBA](https://business.rice.edu/rice-mba/full-time-mba): Transform your career and create lifelong connections with our 2-year, on-campus Full-Time MBA program at Rice Business. - [Full-Time MBA Career highlights](https://business.rice.edu/rice-mba/full-time-mba/career-highlights): Rice Business graduates continue to see exceptional career outcomes, with job offers from a wide range of industries. - [Professional MBA Career highlights](https://business.rice.edu/rice-mba/professional-mba/career-highlights): Graduates from Rice University's part-time MBA secure positions in diverse industries, often with promotions or pivoting to different companies. - [Professional MBA](https://business.rice.edu/rice-mba/professional-mba): The Professional MBA at Rice University is perfect for the working professional looking for a 100% in-person part-time, evening or weekend program. - [Hybrid MBA](https://business.rice.edu/rice-mba/hybrid-mba): Rice’s Hybrid MBA offers flexible online and on-campus learning in Houston, designed for professionals to balance career growth with earning an MBA in two years. - [Executive MBA(https://business.rice.edu/rice-mba/executive-mba: Rice University's Executive MBA offers small class sizes & personalized coaching to help seasoned professionals advance to leadership roles. - [Online MBA (MBA@Rice)](https://business.rice.edu/rice-mba/online-mba): Take your classes anywhere and transform your career with the flexibility of Rice University's top-ranked online MBA program. - [Coordinated and Dual Degrees](https://business.rice.edu/rice-mba/coordinated-and-dual-degrees): The dual science or engineering degree at Rice University is perfect for highly motivated business students with specific career goals. - [Deferred Enrollment](https://business.rice.edu/rice-mba/full-time-mba/deferred-enrollment): Secure your place in a top-ranked Full-Time MBA program in Houston, the most diverse city in the U.S., before completing your undergraduate degree. - [Find Your MBA](https://business.rice.edu/find-your-mba): You've decided to take your business skills to the next level. But how do you decide the best program for you? Read our guide to find out. - [Admissions Guide](https://business.rice.edu/mba-admissions/guide): Learn about the MBA application requirements and admission guidelines at Rice University in Houston. Take the first step to transform your career. - [Class Profiles](https://business.rice.edu/mba-admissions/class-profiles): Explore the MBA Class Profiles for Rice University's Jones Grad School of Business to see the diverse, qualified students you'll connect with. - [Finance Your Degree](https://business.rice.edu/mba-admissions/financing-your-degree): See why the Rice MBA is worth the investment & how we can help you with the MBA tuition cost. We're the 8th most affordable MBA program in the top 25. - [Student Ambassadors](https://business.rice.edu/mba-admissions/student-ambassadors): Connect with one of our full-time or professional student ambassadors to learn why you belong in the Rice Business MBA program. - [Admissions Events](https://business.rice.edu/mba-admissions/admission-events): Join us to learn about our MBA programs, connect with the admissions team, and explore how we can help. - [MBA Blog](https://business.rice.edu/mba-admissions/admit-it-rice-business-mba-blog): Admit It, our MBA blog, showcases captivating student & alumni stories & unique features of our programs. Get an inside look at the Rice Business experience. You belong here. - [Why Rice](https://business.rice.edu/rice-mba/why-rice-business): A tight-knit MBA program in a bustling city of endless opportunities. Real-world experiences, research-based curriculum, innovation, and purpose-driven learning. Become the leader you aspire to be at Rice Business. - [Curriculum](https://business.rice.edu/rice-mba/curriculum): Our MBA at Rice Business offers innovative programs, courses and curricula that respond to the rapidly changing world of business and prepare you to lead in the global economy. - [Beyond the Classroom](https://business.rice.edu/rice-mba/beyond-classroom): Business school is more than academics. Discover skills and new strengths to transform yourself and achieve your goals. - [Life at Rice](https://business.rice.edu/rice-mba/life-rice): Learn why our students love taking classes at Rice University and benefit from close connections and broad opportunities in the Houston area. - [Student Clubs](https://business.rice.edu/rice-mba/beyond-classroom/student-clubs): Cultivate your leadership skills, learn more about different professions and improve your business skills through our student clubs and organizations. - [Tuition](https://business.rice.edu/mba-admissions/financing-your-degree): See why the Rice MBA is worth the investment & how we can help you with the MBA tuition cost. We're the 8th most affordable MBA program in the top 25. - [Apply](https://business.rice.edu/apply): Learn more about the application deadlines and requirements. **Graduate Programs** - [MBA Programs](https://business.rice.edu/rice-mba): Earn your MBA from top-ranked Jones Graduate School of Business. Choose from a variety of MBA formats to fit your needs. Your future starts today! - [Master of Accounting (MAcc)](https://business.rice.edu/graduate-programs/master-accounting): Launch your accounting-based career & get ready to pass the CPA exam in 10 months with a MAcc from top-ranked Rice Business in Houston, Texas. - [Ph.D. in Business](https://business.rice.edu/graduate-programs/phd-business): The Ph.D. in Business at Rice University is designed for those aspiring to become faculty at business schools from prestigious research universities. - [Executive Programs](https://business.rice.edu/graduate-programs/executive-programs): Our offerings for seasoned professionals include a top-ranked Executive MBA program and non-degree Executive Education and short courses designed to help you become the leader you want to be. **Undergraduate Programs** - [Business Major](https://business.rice.edu/undergraduate-business-major): Set yourself up for success at Rice Business with a bachelor's in business and a concentration in either finance or management. - [Business Minor](https://business.rice.edu/undergraduate-programs/business-minor): Complement your major at Rice Business with our business minor. Learn foundational concepts & skills that guarantee success in the business world. - [Entrepreneurship Minor](https://business.rice.edu/undergraduate-programs/entrepreneurship-minor): Our undergraduate entrepreneurship minor teaches you to develop innovative solutions to societal problems. Be part of the next generation of change makers. **Executive Education** - [Upcoming Programs](https://business.rice.edu/executive-education/executive-education-events): Become the leader you were meant to be with Rice Business Executive Education. Each of our programs is designed to meet leaders at their current stage in both their career and personal life. - [Open Enrollment Programs](https://business.rice.edu/executive-education/open-enrollment-programs): From our two-week Rice Advanced Management Program to courses in leadership, strategy, finance and accounting, there’s something for everyone. - [Rice Advanced Management Program](https://business.rice.edu/executive-education/open-enrollment-programs/rice-advanced-management-program): Set yourself apart and gain the necessary skills to lead cross-functional teams and key initiatives with this Rice Business Executive Education program. - [Science-Driven Strategy](https://business.rice.edu/executive-education/open-enrollment-programs/science-driven-strategy): A Novel Approach to Creating Value for Customers, Employees, and Shareholders. - [Executive Leadership for Women](https://business.rice.edu/executive-education/open-enrollment-programs/executive-leadership-women): Grow your network and advance your career with an empowering program designed for women in executive leadership. Complete the interest form to receive updates. - [Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers](https://business.rice.edu/executive-education/open-enrollment-programs/finance-and-accounting-non-financial-managers): Drive growth through informed business decisions. Enroll in our Finance & Accounting for Non-Financial Managers at Rice Business Executive Education. - [The Leadership Accelerator](https://business.rice.edu/executive-education/open-enrollment-programs/leadership-accelerator): Are you a leader who wants to create high-performing teams? Join our 4-day, interactive Leadership Accelerator program at Rice Business Executive Education. - [Leading Innovation](https://business.rice.edu/executive-education/open-enrollment-programs/leading-innovation): Transform your organization and drive competitive advantage by enrolling in our Leading Innovation program from Rice Business Executive Education. - [Energy Transition for Business Leaders](https://business.rice.edu/executive-education/open-enrollment-programs/energy-transition-business-leaders): Lead your organization through the complex landscape of energy transition at Rice Business Executive Education. - [The Management Incubator](https://business.rice.edu/executive-education/open-enrollment-programs/management-incubator): Join our executive education management program at Rice University and build strong leadership skills to ensure your team's success. - [The Future is AI](https://business.rice.edu/executive-education/open-enrollment-programs/future-ai): This course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their business strategies effectively. - [Online Executive Education Programs](https://business.rice.edu/executive-education/online-programs): Our online executive education courses enable you to gain knowledge or expand your areas of expertise from virtually anywhere. - [Custom Programs](https://business.rice.edu/executive-education/custom-programs): Partner with top-ranked faculty at Rice Business to create a custom program tailored to strengthen your leadership culture or address specific opportunities. - [Partnerships](https://business.rice.edu/executive-education/executive-education-partnerships): At Rice Business, we value lifelong learning and growth. Learn more about our local, regional and global partnerships to further executive education. **Faculty & Research** - [Research Areas](https://business.rice.edu/faculty-research/research): Rice Business courses are taught by faculty who are nationally recognized for their scholarship, and they focus on the real-world applications of their research in the classroom. - [Rice Business Wisdom](https://business.rice.edu/wisdom): Rice Business Wisdom is the online ideas magazine for Rice Business, featuring research and insights from the renowned faculty of our top-ranked programs. - [Faculty Directory](https://business.rice.edu/faculty-research/faculty): Learn more about our exemplary faculty, including their research, prior experience & contact information. At Rice Business, you learn from the best of the best. **About** - [The Rice Business Brand](https://business.rice.edu/about/our-brand): Learn more about the Rice Business brand, explore our brand guidelines and access templates to maintain consistency across materials. - [History](https://business.rice.edu/50years): Rice Business has transformed in the past 50 years — and we have big plans for the future. Read about the history and impact of our business education programs. - [Rankings](https://business.rice.edu/about/rankings): Discover why Rice Business is ranked as a top school by Fortune, USNWR and more — and see how our community and curriculum set us apart. - [Mission](https://business.rice.edu/about): Developing principled, innovative thought leaders in global communities. - [News & Events](https://business.rice.edu/events): Seeking ways to engage with the Rice Business community? Explore our events, including application & program overviews, the popular Rice Business Plan Competition & more! - [Contact Information](https://business.rice.edu/about/contact-us): Contact Rice Business for inquiries, support and admissions information. Connect with us today for all your business education needs. **Alumni** - [Alumni Network](https://business.rice.edu/alumni): Discover opportunities for staying in touch with your alumni family. Your adventure with Rice Business doesn't end at graduation — the connections last a lifetime. - [Alumni Events](https://business.rice.edu/alumni-events): Join Rice Business alumni for a series of engaging events, from the Customer-Based Strategy Symposium to socials and insightful discussions on DEI in the workplace. - [Reunion](https://business.rice.edu/reunion): At Rice Business, the connections last a lifetime. Join us for the Alumni Reunion Weekend, one of many ways to stay in touch with your Rice family. - [Giving](https://business.rice.edu/give): Your gift directly helps the school develop leaders, generate knowledge and grow the value of your Rice Business degree — and together, we will continue to amplify that impact for future generations. - [Rice Business Magazine](https://business.rice.edu/magazine): The online alumni magazine of Rice Business at Rice University in Houston, TX. - [Owl Have You Know Podcast](https://business.rice.edu/owl-have-you-know): Owl Have You Know is a Rice Business podcast created to share the experiences of alumni, faculty, students and other members of our business community. **Conferences & Centers** - [Women in Leadership Conference](https://business.rice.edu/women-in-leadership-conference): The Women in Leadership Conference at Rice Business is a beacon of inspiration in Houston, empowering women. Join us & network with the best of the best. - [Rice Energy Finance Summit (REFS)](https://business.rice.edu/rice-energy-finance-summit): The Rice Energy Finance Summit (REFS) promotes forward-thinking discussions on topics affecting the global energy industry. - [Rice Cleantech Innovation Competition (RCIC)](https://business.rice.edu/rcic): RCIC is a student-led case competition that welcomes passionate cleantech and energy leaders from communities across the US to discuss solutions addressing a pressing issue: the increasing energy demand in the US. - [Veterans Business Battle](https://business.rice.edu/veterans-business-battle): Rice Business is home to the largest veteran business plan competition in the country, leading veterans to success & connecting them to investors & resources. - [Rice Customer-Based Strategy Symposium](https://business.rice.edu/rice-customer-based-strategy-symposium): Blending peer-reviewed research from leading academics with industry trends and insights from senior executives and CEOs, the symposium fosters a dynamic environment for learning and networking. - [Center for Customer-Based Execution & Strategy](https://business.rice.edu/center-customer-based-execution-strategy): The Center for Customer-Based Execution & Strategy (C-CUBES) leverages strong connections in key industries—such as energy, healthcare, education, and technology—to benefit the community. - [Rice Business Plan Competition](https://rbpc.rice.edu/): The Rice Business Plan Competition brings the best intercollegiate student startups to Houston to compete for over $1 million in prizes!