Program Overview
Introduction to Rice University Programs
Rice University offers a variety of programs for students, including the Rice MBA, Graduate Programs, Undergraduate Programs, and Executive Education.
The Rice MBA
The Rice MBA is a comprehensive program that provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in business. The program offers several specializations, 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 is a two-year program that provides students with a comprehensive education in business. The program includes:
- 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 is a part-time program that provides working professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to advance their careers. The program includes:
- 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 is a combination of online and on-campus courses that provides students with the flexibility to complete their degree on their own schedule. The program includes:
- 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 is a comprehensive program that provides experienced professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in business. The program includes:
- 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 is a comprehensive program that provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in business. The program includes:
- Curriculum
- Tuition and Fees
- Connect with a Student
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Online MBA GMAT Waiver Information
- Request Info About Our Online MBA
Graduate Programs
Rice University offers several graduate programs, including:
- MBA Programs
- Master of Accounting
- Ph.D. in Business
MBA Programs
The MBA programs at Rice University include:
- Full-Time MBA
- Professional MBA
- Hybrid MBA
- Executive MBA
- Online MBA
- Coordinated and Dual Degrees
- Deferred Enrollment
Master of Accounting
The Master of Accounting program is a comprehensive program that provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in accounting. The program includes:
- 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 is a comprehensive program that provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in business. The program includes:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Operations Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Strategic Management
- Ph.D. Admissions
- Financial Assistance
- Ph.D. Student Mentoring Awards
- Meet Current Students
Undergraduate Programs
Rice University offers several undergraduate programs, including:
- About the Virani Undergraduate School of Business
- Business Major
- Business Minor
- Entrepreneurship Minor
- Student Experience
- Career Highlights
- MBA Deferred Enrollment
Business Major
The Business Major is a comprehensive program that provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in business. The program includes:
- Major Requirements
- Courses
- Sample Degree Plans
- Business Major Faculty
- Student Experience
- Career Highlights
- Student Ambassadors
- Frequently Asked Questions
Executive Education
Rice University offers several executive education programs, including:
- Upcoming Programs
- Open Enrollment Programs
- Custom Programs
- Online Programs
Open Enrollment Programs
The Open Enrollment Programs at Rice University include:
- Rice Advanced Management Program
- Strategic Growth through Customer Focus
- Executive Leadership for Women
- Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers
- The Leadership Accelerator
- Leading Organizational Change
- Leading Innovation
- Driving Growth through AI and Digital Transformation
- Energy Transition for Business Leaders
- The Management Incubator
Online Programs
The Online Programs at Rice University include:
- Rice Real Estate Investment and Development
- Small Business Entrepreneurship
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Business Finance and Data Analysis Fundamentals Specialization
- Leading Workplace Diversity
Faculty & Research
Rice University has a strong faculty and research program, with several research areas, including:
- Accounting
- Communication
- Energy
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Healthcare
- Marketing
- Operations Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Real Estate
- Strategy and Environment
Networking and Leadership Opportunities
Rice University provides several networking and leadership opportunities for students, including:
- Capstone
- Conferences and Case Competitions
- Rice Business Board Fellows
- Health Care Specialization Track
- Leadership Coaching
- Student Clubs and Organizations
- Global Field Experience (GFE)
- The Washington Campus
- Career Treks
Capstone
The Capstone Course gives Professional MBA students the opportunity to participate in a real-world applied learning activity outside of work and the traditional classroom.
Conferences and Case Competitions
Rice Business offers MBA students ample opportunities to network with industry and business leaders through conferences and case competitions.
Rice Business Board Fellows
The Rice Business Board Fellows is a year-long experiential learning program that matches talented, energetic, and committed Rice MBA students with local nonprofit boards to serve as nonvoting board members.
Health Care Specialization Track
A health care specialization track is offered to Professional MBAs as an enhancement to their degree.
Leadership Coaching
The Leader as Coach co-curricular program prepares students to be more proficient at an essential component of leadership the ability to coach and develop individuals and teams.
Student Clubs and Organizations
Rice Business offers over 30 diversity, professional, and social clubs for students to join.
Global Field Experience (GFE)
The Global Field Experience (GFE) is an adventurous, immersive program built into the core curriculum that opens minds and changes perspectives.
The Washington Campus
The Washington Campus (TWC) is a non-profit, non-partisan, higher education association based in Washington, D.C. that promotes and supports public affairs and public policy education for current and future organizational leaders.
Career Treks
Work schedule permitting, Professional MBA students can experience a wide variety of industries in cities across the country through Career Treks.