MBA Options for Working Professionals
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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 part-time evening, weekend, hybrid, online and executive options, 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 the 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.
- The Capstone Course and Global Field Experience lets you put your learning to work.
- Residency at a hotel close to Rice during your on-campus weekends so you can connect with classmates and skip any long-distance commute. This benefit is included in your Hybrid MBA tuition.
- 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.
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Whether you’re just starting to explore or seriously considering your next move, we’re here to answer your questions. Learn more about our programs and what it takes to apply for Fall 2025 — the next deadline is April 28.
Rice Business Working Professional MBA Comparison
Multiple Formats. Same Top-Ranked MBA.
| Professional Evening | Professional Weekend | Hybrid | Online | Executive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Experience (Years) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 17 |
| Students Enrolled Annually | 120 | 60 | 60 | 120 | 60 |
| % In Person | 100% | 100% | 70% | <10% | 100% |
| In-Person Schedule | Primarily Monday and Wednesday Evenings1 | Every other Friday afternoon and Saturday | One three-day weekend per month2 | One to two immersions3 | Every other Friday and Saturday |
| Online Classes | n/a | n/a | Thursday evening | Monday -Thursday evening | n/a |
| Global Field Experience | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Able To Take Electives From Other Rice MBA Programs4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No5 | Yes |
| Concentrations | No, but electives can be customized to create your own focus. | ||||
| # of Credits | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 |
| Duration (Years) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
1. There may be additional courses scheduled on other evenings during the work week.
2. Also includes three one-week immersions, including the Global Field Experience.
3. MBA@Rice students have 4.5 credits of required immersions: GFE and Rice Residential. The GFE takes place Tuesday/Wednesday through Sunday, and the Rice Residential takes place Thursday-Sunday (with an optional kick-off event on Wednesday night).
4. Eligible students can take electives from other MBA programs if it fits within the student's schedule and space is available.
5. Because the online MBA quadmester schedule and the on-campus semester schedules do not align, students are not able to take electives across these calendar formats.
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Take the first step and apply now to join one of our MBA programs for Fall 2025. Our next deadline is April 28. We’re here to help with your application — consider attending an event or chatting with a recruiter to learn more. Let’s connect!
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 advice is 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 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