About our Part-Time MBA Program
If you’re a multitasker who wants to ramp up your career trajectory without giving up your job, you belong here in the Rice Business Professional MBA program. With part-time evening or weekend options, we’ll work with you to accommodate your busy life. Come see why we’re top-ranked in the nation and No. 1 in Houston, and learn what our students and alumni already know: you belong here.
The Professional MBA program charts a comprehensive course to career and personal growth:
- Follow a 22-month program with evening or weekend classes.
- Your first year builds a foundation of fundamental business principles.
- Electives in your second-year allow you to customize your education.
- The Capstone Course lets you put your learning to work at the end of your second year.
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Applications for Fall 2025 open on August 1. We respect your experience and your time. Candidates may be eligible for a standardized test waiver. Let's chat.
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We’re living in extraordinary times right now — times that demand thoughtfulness, strength and compassion. Build the skills you need with an MBA from Rice Business. You belong here.