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Following a “generous philanthropic gift” by Farid and Asha Virani, the undergraduate business program at Rice University will be named after the family.
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Rice Business ranks in top 10 for consulting, finance and more
Rice Business is in the top 10 in eight categories in the Princeton Review’s newly released specialty business school rankings for 2023.
The latest accolades come on the heels of the school’s fourth straight No. 1 entrepreneurship ranking and second straight No. 4 online MBA ranking.
Rice rose to No. 5 among the top MBA programs for students wanting to go into consulting or finance, up from No. 6 and No. 10 in 2022, respectively. Additionally, it was ranked in the top 10 for the first time in several categories, including best career prospects (No. 8) and greatest resources for minority students (No. 7).
“This is the first year Rice Business has been ranked in career prospects, administration and resources for minority students,” said Dean Peter Rodriguez. “These rankings are a reflection of our continued efforts in providing Rice Business students with the resources to help them succeed during their time at school and beyond.”
Rice Business’ 2023 specialty rankings:
- Top 50 Online MBA Programs: No. 4
- Best MBA for Consulting: No. 5
- Best MBA for Finance: No. 5
- Greatest Resources for Minority Students: No. 7
- Most Competitive Students: No. 7
- Best Career Prospects: No. 8
- Best Administered: No. 8
- Best Classroom Experience: No. 10
Princeton Review rankings are based on a combination of institutional and student survey data, including career outcomes, admissions selectivity and academic rigor, among others. Learn more here.
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Rice University has officially opened the doors to the Virani Undergraduate School of Business, a significant enhancement to the university's business education offerings, thanks to a substantial financial contribution from Houston entrepreneur Farid Virani and his wife, Asha Virani.
School Updates
Houston business and community leaders Farid and Asha Virani have made a generous philanthropic gift to Rice University’s business program igniting a new era of opportunity for students. In recognition of this historic contribution, the current undergraduate business program will be named the Virani Undergraduate School of Business.