Ariel Chen, Full-Time MBA student, chose Rice for her MBA because of the small community that allows her to build close relationships with her professors and make life-long friends. Interested in learning why #YouBelongHere? Try a phone call or coffee chat to learn more about Rice Business to see if it's the right fit.

Marjorie Ma '12 explains why she made the choice to get her MBA at Rice Business.  

Lynn Lednicky shares his reasons for choosing Rice Business for his MBA.  

Fernando Gil shares his reasons for choosing Rice Business for his MBA.

Diego Molina '09 shares his reasons for choosing Rice Business for his MBA.  

Evening Professional MBA student Lemboye AyoVaughan chose Rice Business because of the opportunities, but he knew he found the right fit when he discovered the diversity in the food that Houston has to offer! 

About Vishruti Jakhar, Full-Time MBA ‘19

“I think people have four things that motivate them — money, security, relationships and personal growth. My work with Transocean and Pacific Drilling fulfilled all four, but after seven years, I needed another catalyst for my growth. That’s when I decided to earn my MBA.” 

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A self-described ultra-deep water drilling expert, Vishruti Jakhar ‘19 grew up in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India interested in engineering and science. Her parents were supportive and a family friend introduced her to the field in which she eventually earned a degree: applied petroleum engineering. She secured her dream job with Transocean following school. Despite her short stature, Vishruti never doubted herself on a drilling rig, but it took two years to change her boss’ mind and gain the crew’s respect.

“When I first started on the rig, no one could believe I was there. They thought it was a joke. They were afraid I would hurt myself.” Far from it. The work was so challenging physically that she decided to take up mountaineering when she had time off the ship. “I signed up for a hike in the Himalayas and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I was surprisingly good. I transitioned from one-day hikes to month-long climbing expeditions. It helped me in so many ways. I realized what kind of endurance I had, mentally and physically. There were things I was discovering in the mountains about myself that would help me in my work."

Matt Manriquez, a Full-Time MBA student, shows you a day in his life from an early-morning work out at the rec center to lunch with classmates, and a wind-down at a campus favorite, Willy's Pub!

Join Full-Time Rice MBA Baldwin Luu as he takes you on a tour of the Rice campus, MBA hot-spots, and to educational and social events!

The end of the semester can be hectic, but Rice Business MAcc students know how to handle the stress with social nights, study-breaks and support from their peers. Follow MAcc student Blakely Maynard through a day in the life at Rice Business to see why you belong here.