No matter which program you choose, you’ll learn from world-class faculty in our small, tight-knit community.
Program: | Full-Time | Professional (Weekend) |
Professional (Evening) |
Executive | MBA@Rice |
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Average Experience: | 5 years | 7 years | 7 years | 17 years | 7 years |
Duration: | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years |
Schedule: | Monday - Thursday | Every other Friday - Saturday | Two evenings a week | Every other Friday - Saturday | Monday - Friday |
Location: | On-Campus | On-Campus | On-Campus | On-Campus | Online and On-Campus |
Degree: | Master of Business Administration | Master of Business Administration | Master of Business Administration | Master of Business Administration | Master of Business Administration |

Which MBA program is right for you?
Once you decide to transform your career with a Rice MBA, the next step is picking the program that is perfect for you. Here’s how to choose.
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Full-Time MBA
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.

Professional MBA
Accelerate your career or pivot without giving up your job. Evening or weekend options allow you to adapt your education to fit your busy life.

Executive MBA
Designed for experienced executives, our EMBA program attracts leaders from all industries and broadens your perspective along with your network.

MBA@Rice
No matter where you are, advance your education and skill set by earning an MBA from Rice. MBA@Rice is an online program with in-person learning experiences — at Rice and around the world — for working professionals who may not have the option to study on campus.

Coordinated and Dual Degree MBA
Earn two advanced degrees at the same time and integrate what you learn in one to enrich the other. The coordinated MBA/ME and MBA/PSM degrees at Rice are completed in three years; the dual MD/MBA degree with the Baylor College of Medicine is completed in five.