Program Overview

Executive MBA Program

The Executive MBA program at Rice Business is designed for experienced executives and senior managers, attracting leaders from all industries and broadening their perspective and network. The program is part-time, with classes all day on Fridays and Saturdays, every other weekend.

Program Details

• Average work experience: 15+ years
• Management experience: minimum 5 years (preferred)
• Program length: 2 years
• Standard class schedule: Every other Friday and Saturday
• Location: On campus
• Degree: Master of Business Administration

Curriculum

The Executive MBA curriculum focuses on experiential, integrated learning, with a set core curriculum in the first year and over 100 elective options in the second year. The program includes leadership and strategy executive forums and seminars, as well as an overseas trip focused on creating the mindset to lead a global firm.

Leadership Development

The program offers custom executive coaching, with each executive coach providing support in formalizing and executing a personal strategic development plan. The coaching program complements the leadership development curriculum, providing a safe environment for challenging assumptions and promoting new thinking.

Career Management

The program provides a proactive and adaptable approach to career management, with a dedicated team offering personalized coaching and lifelong support to help students achieve their goals and excel in their next leadership role.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition for the Rice Executive MBA is $152,250 total over the 22-month program, covering the complete schedule of coursework, including textbooks, program materials, on-campus parking, and hotel stays during the first and last intensive weeks.

Admissions

The Executive MBA admissions process is tailored for more experienced professionals, with a focus on candidates with 10 or more years of professional experience and increasing levels of management or leadership responsibility. The program does not require GMAT, GRE, or Executive Assessment (EA) scores.

Class Profile

The Executive MBA class snapshot includes:

• 56 companies represented
• 45% of students with graduate degrees
• $218,000 average salary

Faculty

The program is led by a team of experienced faculty, including:

• Brent Smith, Senior Associate Dean for Executive Education and Associate Professor of Management and Psychology – Organizational Behavior
• Vikas Mittal, Faculty Director, Center for Customer Based Execution & Strategy and J. Hugh Liedtke Professor of Marketing
• James P. Weston, Senior Associate Dean for Degree Programs and Harmon Whittington Professor of Finance
• Jing Zhou, Deputy Dean of Academic Affairs and Mary Gibbs Jones Professor of Management and Psychology – Organizational Behavior

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is an EMBA degree worth it? An MBA from Rice is more than a credential — it's an investment in yourself with a proven return.
• How does the Executive MBA compare to other Rice MBA programs? The Executive MBA is designed for more experienced executives and senior managers.
• How is the EMBA admissions process different from other MBA programs? The Executive MBA admissions process is tailored for more experienced professionals, with a focus on candidates with 10 or more years of professional experience.