Weekend MBA Options from the Best MBA in Houston
Rigorous and Relevant.
- #13 Best Part-Time
- High Return on Investment
- Exceptional Career Outcomes
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You Belong at Rice Business
You’re a multitasker who wants to ramp up your career trajectory without giving up your job. With multiple weekend options, including an Executive MBA and a Hybrid MBA, Rice Business is a perfect fit for you. Come see why we’re top-ranked in the nation, and learn what our students and alumni already know: you belong here.
- Courses taught by same faculty as our top-ranked Full-Time MBA program.
- Your first year builds a foundation of fundamental principles.
- Electives in your second year allow you to customize your education.
- Our Capstone Course and Global Field Experience lets you put your learning to work.
- We even offer an extended format with our Professional MBA that lets you take up to five years to complete the program instead of two years.
- Residency option at a hotel close to Rice during your on-campus weekends so you can connect with classmates and skip any commute. This benefit is included in our Hybrid MBA tuition.
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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.
Rice Business Weekend MBA Options
Multiple Formats. Same Top-Ranked MBA.
| Professional Weekend | Hybrid | Executive | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Experience (Years) | 8 | 8 | 17 |
| Students Enrolled Annually | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| % In Person | 100% | 70% | 100% |
| In-Person Schedule | Every other Friday afternoon and Saturday | One three-day weekend per month1 | Every other Friday and Saturday |
| Online Classes | n/a | Thursday evening | n/a |
| Global Field Experience | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Able To Take Electives From Other Rice MBA Programs2 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Concentrations | No, but electives can be customized to create your own focus. | ||
| # of Credits | 54 | 54 | 54 |
| Duration (Years) | 2 | 2 | 2 |
1. Also includes three one-week immersions, including the Global Field Experience.
2. Eligible students can take electives from other MBA programs if it fits within the student's schedule and space is available.
Additional MBA Formats Also Available.
Rice Business offers multiple MBA formats to fit your needs. We offer Full-Time, Part-Time and Executive MBA options on campus as well as a Hybrid or Online MBA. You can pair the MBA with another advanced degree from Rice — or even an MD from Baylor College of Medicine. Every option offers the full Rice MBA experience and the same top faculty.
Why the Rice MBA is Right For You
High Return on Investment.
Tuition for the Professional MBA-Evening and Professional MBA-Weekend Class of 2027 is $64,838 and $67,988 each academic year, respectively. As one of the top MBA programs with the lowest debt-to-income ratios and one of the highest ROIs, you’ll make dividends for life with a Rice MBA. In fact, we had finance professor, James Weston, do the math. He calculated that the ROI of a two-year Rice MBA — even without a tuition break — gives a lifetime salary ROI of 20%. Financial aid resources also available. Request information to learn more.
A Tight-Knit Alumni Network.
When you join Rice Business, you join a loyal network of 10,000+ lifelong learners, disruptors and leaders. From current students to alums, the Rice Business network is known for its responsiveness, and you will always be one or two connections away from reaching someone who can help transform your career. No matter where you go in Houston, Texas, or beyond, the Rice name holds weight. Benefit from the power of a Rice University degree, and learn the true meaning of your network at Rice Business. Request more information today and see where the Rice reputation can take you in your career.
Exceptional Career Outcomes.
The talent and experience of Rice Business students draws a wide variety of companies. Top employers recruit from all types of industries: energy, consulting, financial services, technology, real estate and more. For the Classes of 2022-2024, the average starting salary was $156K and 42% of students changed companies. The Rice MBA continues to deliver results. And it will for you too.
A Location That's Hard To Beat.
Houston is the perfect vibrant backyard of your MBA. At Rice, you will earn your MBA on Rice University's 300-acre, tree-lined campus in the center of Houston. We are next to the largest medical center in the world. And that's not all. Rice actively invests in the Houston business community, including partnering with the Ion in the innovation district. In this pro-business ecosystem — from the Rice Business to Rice University to Houston — opportunity abounds.
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Round 2 Deadline: January 16
Want to level up your career, change lanes, or lead with greater impact? At Rice Business, you’ll find MBA options designed around your goals and your life. You belong here.
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Personally Speaking
My favorite part of the MBA is how quickly it has paid off for me. After accepting an offer to work as a summer associate for an investment bank, I can already say it has been worth the price of admission.
Alex Endress
Professional MBA
My piece of advice would be to take advantage of every opportunity that Rice has to offer. Whether it be student organizations, electives, volunteering, internships, extracurricular programs or mentorship – taking full advantage of each opportunity will help with your personal growth and development journey and will shape your Rice MBA experience.
Tohfe Beidas
Professional MBA
Rice creates the environment to try new things, fail forward and succeed. You'll get the best value from your time at Rice if you purposefully go beyond your comfort zone every day.
Charlos Ward
Executive MBA
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