The Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University has been recognized among top graduate programs in the Financial Times global business school rankings released today, placing No. 1 in Texas, No. 16 in the United States and No. 38 globally. Rice Business earned the highest score globally for the “Aims Achieved” metric, which is the extent to which alumni fulfilled their stated goals or reasons for studying for an MBA. These rankings reflect the strength and impact of Rice’s academic programs, faculty scholarship and the achievements of the graduate school’s alumni community, while reinforcing the university’s position among the world’s most highly regarded business schools.
“This recognition affirms what we see every day in our classrooms, in peer-reviewed research from our faculty and in alumni achievements,” said Peter Rodriguez, the Houston Endowment Dean of Rice Business. “Our standing as the No. 1 business school in Texas and among the top 20 in the United States speaks to the relentless dedication of our faculty and students to produce research and leaders who solve real-world challenges. We prepare leaders who are strategic thinkers, ethical decision-makers and innovators — people who elevate their organizations and communities. These rankings reflect not just prestige but the tangible value we deliver to partners and employers across industries.”
The Financial Times rankings evaluate MBA programs based on a comprehensive set of criteria including alumni outcomes, faculty research, program diversity and global engagement. Rice Business’ academic portfolio includes full-time and part-time MBA programs, Master of Accounting and doctoral programs, graduate certificates, specializations and executive education opportunities. In 2021, Rice Business added an undergraduate business program, today called the Virani Undergraduate School of Business.
“We aim to educate business leaders whose impact resonates far beyond our campus,” Rice President Reginald DesRoches said. “Seeing Rice Business achieve No. 38 in the world, No. 16 in the U.S. and No. 1 in Texas highlights the global reach and influence of our approach to business education.”
The Financial Times ranking success continues a pattern of national and international recognition for Rice Business over the past year, including the No. 3 Best MBA for Finance and No. 5 Top Online MBA program from The Princeton Review and the No. 1 graduate entrepreneurship program from The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine for seven years running.
"And when the FT asked alums which program allowed them to achieve their aims, the top school was Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business, with 93% of the respondents acknowledging their goals were successful"
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