Program Overview

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Introduction to Rice University Programs

Rice University offers a variety of programs for students, including the Rice MBA, Master of Accounting, Ph.D. in Business, Executive Programs, Undergraduate Programs, and Executive Education.

The Rice MBA

The Rice MBA is a top-ranked program that offers several options, including:

• Full-Time MBA
• Professional MBA
• Hybrid MBA
• Executive MBA
• Online MBA
• Coordinated and Dual Degrees
• Deferred Enrollment

Full-Time MBA

The Full-Time MBA program offers:

• Curriculum
• Degree Specializations
• Deferred Enrollment
• Global Programming
• Networking and Leadership Opportunities
• Career Highlights
• Career Support
• Class Profile
• Tuition and Financial Aid
• Connect With a Student
• International Students
• Why Get an MBA in Houston
• MBA Admissions
• Admissions Events

Professional MBA

The Professional MBA program offers:

• Curriculum
• Networking and Leadership Opportunities
• Tuition and Fees
  • Employer Sponsorship Support
• Career Highlights
• Class Profile
• Connect With a Student
• Global Experience
• Find Your MBA
• MBA Admissions
• Admissions Events

Hybrid MBA

The Hybrid MBA program offers:

• Curriculum
• Networking and Leadership Opportunities
• Tuition and Fees
  • Employer Sponsorship Support
• Class Profile
• Global Experience
• Find Your MBA
• Connect with a Student
• MBA Admissions
• Admissions Events

Executive MBA

The Executive MBA program offers:

• Curriculum
  • Course Descriptions
• Global Experience
• Tuition and Fees
  • Employer Sponsorship Support
• Class Profile
• Meet Our EMBA Community
• MBA Admissions
• Admissions Events
• Frequently Asked Questions

Online MBA

The Online MBA program offers:

• Curriculum
• Tuition and Fees
• Connect with a Student
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Online MBA GMAT Waiver Information
• Request Info About Our Online MBA

Coordinated and Dual Degrees

The Coordinated and Dual Degrees program offers:

• MD/MBA Program
• MBA Admissions
• Admissions Events

Deferred Enrollment

The Deferred Enrollment program allows students to apply in their final year of undergraduate studies and matriculate to the Full-Time MBA in 2-5 years.

Master of Accounting

The Master of Accounting program offers:

• MAcc Admissions Guide
• Program Prerequisites
• Class Profile
• Curriculum
• Tuition and Funding
• MAcc Student Experience
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Blog

Ph.D. in Business

The Ph.D. in Business program offers:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Operations Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Strategic Management
• Ph.D. Admissions
• Financial Assistance
• Ph.D. Student Mentoring Awards
• Meet Current Students

Executive Programs

The Executive Programs offer various options for executives, including:

• Upcoming Programs
• Open Enrollment Programs
• Custom Programs
• Online Programs

Undergraduate Programs

The Undergraduate Programs offer:

• About the Virani Undergraduate School of Business
• Business Major
• Business Minor
• Entrepreneurship Minor
• Student Experience
• Career Highlights
• MBA Deferred Enrollment

Executive Education

The Executive Education program offers:

• Upcoming Programs
• Open Enrollment Programs
• Custom Programs
• Online Programs
• Meet the Team
• Executive Education Employer Sponsorship
• FAQs

Faculty & Research

The Faculty & Research area offers:

• Research Area
  • Accounting
  • Communication
  • Energy
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Marketing
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Real Estate
  • Strategy and Environment
• Rice Business Wisdom
• Faculty Directory
• Research Seminars
• Faculty Recruitment
• Dean's Distinguished Visiting Fellows Program
• Centers & Labs
• News & Events

Deferred Enrollment Program for Future MBA Students

The Deferred Enrollment program allows students to apply in their final year of undergraduate studies and matriculate to the Full-Time MBA in 2-5 years. The application deadline is May 1st.

About the Rice MBA Deferred Enrollment Program

The Rice MBA Deferred Enrollment Program is designed for undergraduates who aspire to pursue careers in business, government, or nonprofit sectors. Students are encouraged to apply during their final year of college and defer their start date by two to five years, giving them the flexibility to gain professional experience beforehand.

Key Benefits of the Deferred Enrollment Program

The program offers:

• Guaranteed place in a top-ranked MBA program
• Personalized career advising from the Career Development Office
• Invitations to exclusive networking events
• Automatic consideration for scholarships
• Opportunity to explore diverse career paths and build professional skills before starting the MBA

Application Process

Applying to the deferred enrollment program is straightforward select the Deferred Enrollment option when submitting the Rice MBA application. To be considered, students must provide:

• GMAT or GRE test score (no waivers)
• Most recent transcript
• Resume
• Two Letters of Recommendations
  • One can be from an academic source
  • One must be from a work or extracurricular supervisor
• One creative essay and two short-answer responses

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the Deferred Enrollment program, including information on the application and more.

• What do we look for?
  • We look for seniors with clearly defined career goals. Well-rounded students who place equal importance on intelligence, curiosity, common sense, extracurricular activities, internships, and volunteer work.
• What is the GMAT and GRE?
  • The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a computer adaptive test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA program.
  • The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is a standardized test that is an admissions requirement for many graduate schools in the U.S. and Canada.
• How much is the application fee?
  • There is a $200 application fee. This fee is waived for Rice students or if you attend one of our events.
• What is the cost of the program?
  • Deposits:
    • Once accepted, there is a $1,000 non-refundable deposit. Once enrolled, there is an additional $1,500 deposit that must be paid in January of your year of enrollment. Both deposits will be applied towards the tuition.
  • Tuition:
    • You pay the Full-Time MBA tuition starting the year you enroll. The current academic year Full-Time MBA tuition is $69,000 (per year).
  • Financial aid and scholarships are available. At the time of admission to our Deferred Enrollment program, we evaluate you for a baseline scholarship. When you decide to start our Full-Time MBA program in 2-5 years, based on your experience and achievements, you will be re-evaluated for an additional scholarship award.