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Rice Business’s online MBA program teaches learners how to solve complicated business problems, pursue innovation fearlessly, and grow bold ideas.
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GMAT/GRE not required
for qualified MBA@Rice candidates
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Take part in exciting opportunities, meet with accomplished leaders, and grow your global network.
Gain real-world entrepreneurship skills and apply them to your work, thanks to integrations within the curriculum.
The tight-knit community at the Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University values connection over size, and its faculty members take pride in educating future global leaders. Located in Houston, Rice Business offers innovation, culture, diversity, and a global learner community.
Tuition Cost$118,476Tuition and fees are subject to change and may increase each academic year. Tuition does not include student fees, technology platform licensing, or support services. Learners are also responsible for travel and accommodation costs related to any in-person immersions or residentials.
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A learner’s first year consists of core courses, while their second year includes both core courses and elective courses. Learners must finish 54 credits and can complete the program in as little as 24 months. Upon graduation, learners earn a Master’s of Business Administration degree. The MBA@Rice program offers both full- and part-time courses to help learners achieve their goals as they simultaneously navigate their unique professional and personal obligations. The full-time courses are worth 3 credits and take place over 10 weeks; the part-time courses are worth 1.5 credits and last 5 weeks. Learners have the flexibility to focus on electives and to choose a specialization during their second year, with 13.5 elective credits. Learners are able to customize their program to their own interests thanks to seven focus areas available to them, or choose to stay with general management. The seven areas of focus include:
Devise strategies that help the bottom-line and provide a competitive advantage.
Hone financial analysis and broaden your managerial skills.
Gain knowledge invaluable for mastering derivative securities and portfolio management.
Learn quantitative skills and frameworks to understand and discover consumer insights.
Delve further into entrepreneurial skills through learning in the Entrepreneurship Lab.
Master the management and entrepreneurial skills you need as the energy industry continues evolving.
Complement general business management courses with the skills you need to drive change in the healthcare industry.
Rice Business is looking for learners with ambition, authentic voices, and diverse perspectives. Your application is an opportunity to allow the admissions department to learn about you, why you fit in, and how you can achieve your career goals with an MBA from Rice Business. To complete an online application, you will need to submit:
A self-recorded video interview
GMAT/GRE not required for qualified MBA@Rice candidates
All previous college or university transcripts
A résumé
Letters of recommendation
One of the full-time courses offered through Rice Business is the MBA Capstone course. It pairs together learner teams and executives from community-based, nonprofit organizations. Learners gain practical managerial experience by solving problems and applying the knowledge they’ve gained through the program to real-world problems and situations.