
The Rice online Master of Business Administration degree program has consistently been recognized as a top-10 ranked program by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review.
U.S. News & World Report (2026)
Four Start Dates
January, April, July and October
24 Months
Program duration
No GRE
GRE/GMAT waivers available
Early Career Track
For professionals with 0–3 years experience and strong undergraduate background
Rice Business is recognized by a number of accrediting bodies, including the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools (AACSB). Rice University’s MBA program is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees.
The online MBA program offers two different tracks: the Experienced Track and the Early Career Track, where students will join a dedicated cohort for the first year of study before joining the mainstream program.
For MBA candidates who meet the minimum three-year work experience requirement
For recent graduates and early-career professionals who may not have accrued years of work experience yet
*Only available for the October 2026 cohort
Develop advanced business skills and find creative solutions to today’s complex challenges.
Real Estate Investment
Healthcare Management
Asset Management and Private Wealth
Elevate your leadership capabilities with skills that can help you excel in today's dynamic business landscape.
Financial accounting
Data analysis
Managerial leadership
Negotiation
Entrepreneurship
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Ranked online MBA program by The Princeton Review
Ranked online MBA program by U.S. News & World Report
The collaborative online experience and small student body at Rice’s online MBA school make it easy to form close relationships—and those relationships often grow to become lifelong connections. Upon graduation, you’ll join a vibrant network of 10,000+ Rice Business alumni.
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