A top-ranked, selective MBA where academic rigor meets a vibrant campus experience in the heart of Houston, Texas. Our state-of-the-art business hub is home to a tight-knit community and world-class faculty who feed your curiosity, challenge your thinking and know you by name. Here, you’ll master AI-ready strategies and complex business fundamentals so you can lead through any challenge — all with the support of top university resources and a network of 10,000+ alumni.
#1
Best MBA Program in Texas
(based on global rankings) Financial Times, 2023-2026
#1
Graduate Entrepreneurship Program
Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine, 2020-2026
#7
Best MBA for Finance
Princeton Review, 2027 (Top 10 Nine Years in a Row)
#6
Top Online MBA Program
Princeton Review, 2027 (Top 10 Six Years in a Row)
#7
Best Entrepreneurship Programs
U.S. News & World Report, 2026
#11
Best Part-Time MBA
U.S. News & World Report, 2026
#9
Best Campus Experience
Princeton Review, 2027
#8
Best MBA for Consulting
Princeton Review, 2027
#19
Best Executive MBA Program
U.S. News & World Report, 2026
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Join us on our campus in the heart of Houston for our top-ranked full-time program. Dive into clubs, extracurricular activities and networking events, and personalize your education by choosing from more than 100 different electives. Or secure your spot a few years down the road through our Deferred Enrollment program.
Accelerate your career or pivot without giving up your job. Evening, weekend or hybrid options allow you to adapt to your busy life.
Work Experience: 4 to 11 years
Program Length: Two years
Class Schedule: Every other Friday and Saturday (Weekend); or 2 evenings a week (evening); or 3 days once a month on campus and the rest online (hybrid)
No matter where you are, advance your education and skill set by earning an MBA from Rice. Our online program attracts working professionals who may not have the option to study on campus. Class start dates are in January, April, July and October.
In collaboration with the Baylor College of Medicine, we offer the MD/MBA dual degree program for candidates seeking to integrate business knowledge with expertise in medical schools, physician groups, hospitals and managed care organizations.
We offer a tight-knit MBA program in a city brimming with opportunities. Gain real-world experiences, expand your network, and shape your career. Our research-based curriculum will teach you to innovate, incorporate AI tools and lead with purpose — no matter what challenges tomorrow brings. Discover the top reasons to choose Rice Business for your MBA.
Welcome to the business hub on campus — home to McNair Hall and the newly completed Virani Hall, our new 112,000-square-foot building. With additional classrooms, breakout rooms and expanded event and dining spaces, you’ll have new opportunities to engage with peers, faculty and industry leaders. This is more than just a building. It’s a space designed for your growth.
We're here to help you transform your world. Our team will guide you on your journey from the moment you begin considering a Rice MBA program to the moment you submit your application. At Rice Business, our recruiting and admissions team is dedicated to helping you navigate the admissions process and take the next step toward your goals.
Imagine studying at a collaborative business school. Learning from world-class researchers and faculty. Sharing insights with MBA students from across programs and industries. All with access to top-tier university resources and the country’s fourth largest and most diverse city.
At Rice Business, you’ll build connections that last a lifetime. Learn more about our tight-knit alumni network that will support you during your MBA journey and beyond.
Our MBA blog showcases captivating student and alumni stories, as well as unique features of our programs. Get an inside look at the Rice Business experience.
My favorite thing has been the range of classes that I have taken even thus far. From Marketing to Data Analytics, I truly feel that I am getting the full business experience and have learned so much.
Taylor Moser
Professional MBA
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Rice Business Wisdom features faculty research applied in the classroom.
As corporate value has become more intangible, leaders have less control over how their organizations are perceived. Anastasiya Zavyalova explains what that means for reputation strategy.
Many companies treat safety training as a compliance requirement. But new research shows that making safety a strategic priority can actually create value for employees, customers and shareholders.
More than 40 teams compete for $1.5 million in prizes in the world’s largest and richest student startup competition. Entrepreneurship is baked into the MBA experience and the Rice Business Plan Competition is just one of many ways to get involved.
Whether you’re here full time or part time, you’re going to want to get involved. Start a club or lead one of our many professional and social student organizations.
The most surprising part has been all of the amazing perks you get as a Rice MBA! From small things like free food on campus, to large things like top-notch professors, it has been such a great experience. Additionally the reception people give you when they learn that you are a Rice Business student is amazing. People are so willing to talk to you and share information based off of the Rice name alone.
Owl Have You Know is Rice Business’ podcast created to share the experiences of alumni, faculty, students from across all MBA programs and other members of our business community – real stories of belonging, failing, rebounding and, ultimately, succeeding.
The Global Field Experience is an adventurous, immersive opportunity that opens your mind and changes your perspective. Step out of your comfort zone, learn another country’s culture and how they do business, and become a more insightful leader.
