TOGETHER, WE WILL SHAPE THE FUTURE.
Big-city energy. Tight-knit community. At Rice Business, you’ll earn a top MBA in a setting built for connection — with faculty who care, classmates who become collaborators and a network that always answers the call. Our home is Houston: a global city known for innovation and a business landscape as diverse as its people. Whether you're looking for full-time immersion or a flexible part-time path, you'll find a program that fits your life and a community where you belong. Explore our Full-Time, Professional, Executive, Online and Hybrid MBA programs — and start shaping the future today.
![]() | Join a Collaborative, Inclusive Network. |
![]() | Leverage Houston’s Thriving Business Community. |
![]() | Gain Global Experience in the Core Curriculum. |
![]() | Build an Entrepreneurial Mindset. |

Global City. Grounded Support.
Apply Early. Apply Today.
Applications for Fall 2026 are now open. Round 1 deadline: October 17. Whether you’re looking to accelerate your career, make a bold pivot or lead at the highest levels, Rice Business has an MBA program that will fit your goals. Make your next move count. You belong here.
Together, We Will Lead Change.

The community at Rice is unparalleled. You’re about to enter an environment teeming with talent, energy and inspiration. The people you meet here will shape your experience and impact your life in unimaginable ways.
Jasper Knighten
Rice MBA

Houston has a lot to offer in terms of innovation, art, health, science, and diversity that made it the perfect place for me to pursue my MBA.
Jocelyn Gutierrez
Rice MBA

The best thing about Rice is the people. The community that you build during your time in the program become lifelong supporters, resources and, most importantly, friends.
Courtlynn Love
Rice MBA
Want to Know More?
Whether you’re seriously considering your next move or just starting to explore, we’re here to answer your questions. Learn more about our programs and what it takes to apply for Fall 2026.
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Together, We Will Build What Matters.
At Rice Business, excellence, opportunity and a close-knit community all come together to create an experience like no other. Hear from Dean Peter Rodriguez and others about how Rice Business sets you up for what's ahead — and why there’s no better place to take the next step in your career.