Best MBA Program in Texas
Earn your MBA at our top-ranked MBA program preparing tomorrow’s business leaders to address the biggest challenges that face our world today. You’ll build lifelong connections in a tight-knit community on our beautiful, tree-lined campus nestled in the heart of Houston, one of the largest and most diverse cities in the world. Multiple program formats, same top-ranked Rice MBA degree.
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Why Rice is the Best MBA For You

Join the Rice Network.
When you join Rice Business, you join a loyal network of 10,000+ lifelong learners, disruptors and leaders. From current students to faculty, staff and alums, you will always be one or two connections away from reaching someone who can help transform your career. Understand the power of the Rice University degree. Learn the true meaning of your network at Rice Business.

Best MBA Classroom Experience.
Benefit from a small class size at Rice Business, where you're on a first-name basis with faculty, staff and classmates. Think big, be the leader you're meant to be and make friends with people who match your ambitious, creative spirit. Tailor classes to match the unique path you want to take, no matter which program you choose.

Exceptional Career Outcomes.
The talent and experience of Rice Business students draws a wide variety of companies. Top employers recruit from all types of industries: technology, banking, nonprofit, real estate, healthcare, energy, consulting and more. For the Classes of 2022-2024, the average starting salary for graduates was $150k and 100% of students seeking internships secured them. The Rice MBA continues to deliver results. And it will for you too.

Space City. H-Town. Houston.
Welcome to one of America's most affordable and diverse cities — and the vibrant backyard of your MBA. Rice Business is a top-ranked program nestled in the heart of Houston. While you’ll spend a ton of time on campus, Houston gives you room to explore, with more than 12,000 restaurants, arts, sports and nearly 40,000 acres of green space. Think foodie heaven, off-the-grid culture, wildcatter innovation. Meet you there.
Personally Speaking
The most surprising part so far is how much I have learned by just completing one semester! The Rice MBA program truly prepares you for your internship with intensive core classes which makes you competitive on the MBA internship and job markets.
Aster Haileyesus
Full-Time MBA
The amount of support you receive from faculty, staff and former students is unmatched compared to other programs. Any ideas you have, bring it up to faculty and staff, and they will guide you to the best suggestion to move forward. Former students are always willing to coffee chat, connect with you and provide guidance on ways to break into a new industry or great courses to take.
Marcus Wade
Professional MBA
From the moment I applied to now, the people at Rice Business have always been there to support me. By the time launch started I was as prepared as possible. I walked into the semester with an offer.
John Hurdt
Full-Time MBA
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Round 2 Deadline: January 16
Want to level up your career, change lanes, or lead with greater impact? At Rice Business, you’ll find MBA options designed around your goals and your life. You belong here.
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Be Among the First to Experience Our New State-of-the-Art Facility
Step into our brand-new, 112,000-square-foot facility, 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 and entrepreneurs.