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Rice Business MBA programs are ranked among the top five in The Princeton Review’s Best Business Schools rankings for 2025. The school is No. 3 in the nation for Best MBA Program for Finance, up two spots from last year, and No. 5 for Best Online MBA.
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"You want to have a consistent story that’s woven throughout your application," says George Andrews, associate dean of degree programs. "In your essays, you’re talking about the things you’re good at or areas of opportunity for growth. That carries on through the interview and, ideally, your letters of recommendation."
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"Since my career in the Army involved healthcare, I was drawn to Rice Business because of the number of classes focused on the healthcare industry. These classes give me the opportunity to align my Army experience with the business side of healthcare."
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Nearly 18 months after saying goodbye to cubicle life, many workers are trickling back to the office, but the transition hasn’t been easy for everyone. Rice Business editor Jennifer Latson writes for the Houston Chronicle about ways to make it smoother.
Academic Influence, the company that uses artificial intelligence to arrive at its rankings, has applied its unique methodology to generate its first-ever rankings of dozens of online degree programs. The online MBA at Rice Business come in at number 5 in the nation.
“I am excited to join the board at Rapid Micro Biosystems at an energizing time in the company's growth,” Litherland said. “As the company pursues its vision, I welcome the opportunity to share my experience.” Litherland has a BA in Economics from Rice University and a Master of Accounting degree from Rice Business.
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Arthi Vasudevan, MBA '21, shares how she created a path for herself and remains determined to give back to the community and culture she loves so much.
During the pandemic, business schools saw a surge in applications. Rice Business had a 63% increase! With more competition, it's time to figure out what test is the best fit for you: GMAT, GRE or EA?
Rice Business Professor Siyu Yu shows that even how insiders perceive their organization can determine its success or failure.
New research co-authored by Rice Business professor Vikas Mittal shows that mission statements do not enhance financial performance, even though companies prominently feature them as an outcome of their strategy-planning process.
Dean Peter Rodriguez said the economy in the Austin area appears to be recovering about as fast as can be expected, given constraints such as rising costs in the region for office space and land as well as an increasingly tight labor market.
They're creatives, humanitarians, and risk-takers -- and these doers are heading back to the workforce. A look at this year's MBAs To Watch. Rice MBAs Kelly DeMoya and Matthew Manriquez make the 2021 list.