Rice Business

Rice Business Degree offerings include Full-Time, Professional, Executive, Online & Hybrid MBAs, as well as MBA/PSM, MD/MBA, Ph.D.
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in business, Master of Accounting, undergraduate business major, business & entrepreneurship minors and executive education programs. Rice Business is home to the Jones Graduate School of Business and the Virani Undergraduate School of Business at Rice University. Our tight-knit culture of innovation and diversity equips students with the skills, insights, network and resources needed to succeed a

s the next generation of leaders. Jones Graduate School of Business, named in honor of prominent Houston business and civic leader Jesse H. Jones, received its initial funding in 1974 through a major gift from Houston Endowment Inc., a philanthropic foundation established by Jones and his wife, Mary Gibbs Jones. Our graduate school offers Full-Time, Executive, Professional, Online and Hybrid MBA programs, as well as a one-year MAcc degree, Ph.D. program, several joint degree programs, and executive education programs. Virani Undergraduate School of Business, named in honor of Houston community and business leaders Farid and Asha Virani, offers an undergraduate business major, business minor and entrepreneurship minor. Our programs provide students with a comprehensive foundation in leadership and business fundamentals, and our undergraduates are taught by the same nationally recognized faculty who teach our MBA programs — allowing them to gain early insights into the ever-changing business landscape. Both schools have received recognition for leadership and innovation from outlets such as Business Week, U.S. News & World Report, Financial Times, The Economist, Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine. Also find us on:
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For 10 years, Rice Business Wisdom has brought the research and insights of Rice Business faculty to readers beyond the ...
09/09/2026

For 10 years, Rice Business Wisdom has brought the research and insights of Rice Business faculty to readers beyond the classroom.

To mark this milestone, we’re celebrating with a special print and digital issue exploring one of the most consequential forces shaping business today: AI.

Inside, our faculty examine questions including:
🔹How are AI and machine learning influencing household financial decisions?
🔹What factors are driving data center location decisions across the U.S.?
🔹Can generative AI help organizations sustain creativity over time?

Explore the latest issue of Rice Business Wisdom and discover what our faculty research can tell us about the future of work, decision-making and leadership. ➞ https://tinyurl.com/24ds69ev

What if a single lunch break could change your career trajectory?Join our Lunch and Learn in downtown Houston to connect...
09/09/2026

What if a single lunch break could change your career trajectory?

Join our Lunch and Learn in downtown Houston to connect with our admissions team and explore what a Rice MBA can do for you. You'll discover how our Professional MBA (Evening, Weekend, Hybrid) and Executive MBA options give you the flexibility to unlock new opportunities and expand your earning potential — without putting your career on hold.

📅 Wednesday, Sept. 16 | 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Cultivated F+B

Step away from your desk and step into your next career move.

Register now ➞ https://tinyurl.com/mr2n6ur9

As AI transforms every industry, a Rice MBA gives you the strategic edge to lead through change. Join us on Friday, Oct....
09/09/2026

As AI transforms every industry, a Rice MBA gives you the strategic edge to lead through change. Join us on Friday, Oct. 2, for Fall Preview Day and discover how our programs prepare students to adapt, innovate and thrive.

During this flagship event, you’ll explore how our faculty integrate cutting-edge AI into their research and classroom curriculum, calculate your MBA's ROI and hear directly from alumni about their experiences. You’ll also take a guided tour of our campus, including McNair Hall and the brand-new Virani Hall.

Traveling from outside the Houston metro area? We’re pleased to offer up to $500 in travel reimbursement to help you get here.

See for yourself why Rice Business stands apart in the age of AI. Register now to reserve your spot! ➞ https://tinyurl.com/4vx32frx

Michael Sides FTMBA '27 trained as a mechanical engineer before pivoting to strategy, and the habit stuck. As a consulta...
09/08/2026

Michael Sides FTMBA '27 trained as a mechanical engineer before pivoting to strategy, and the habit stuck. As a consultant with Deloitte, his instinct was to look for the root cause of systemic issues. He says the most rewarding part of his job "was seeing how fixing those underlying process gaps provided genuine, long-term relief for the client."

On a denials management project for a large health system, that meant digging through the data and talking with stakeholders until the underlying structural problems became clear. The roadmap he helped design projected $9.6 million in accelerated cash flow and a $3 million reduction in annual denials.

Michael came back to Houston for Rice's strength at the intersection of energy finance and strategy. In his first year as a Rice MBA, he helped lead day-of operations for the Rice Energy Finance Summit, which drew record attendance.

Read his full feature on Poets&Quants ➞ https://tinyurl.com/f49pru4u

Interested in our Professional MBA or Executive MBA? Come see why The Princeton Review ranks us No. 9 for Best Campus Ex...
09/08/2026

Interested in our Professional MBA or Executive MBA? Come see why The Princeton Review ranks us No. 9 for Best Campus Experience through a guided tour of McNair Hall and our new state-of-the-art building, Virani Hall.

Our Rice Business MBA Campus Tour Fridays are your opportunity to take a closer look at our community, culture and academic programs. Each session begins with a presentation from our recruiting and admissions team, followed by a walkthrough of our facilities.

Multiple Friday dates are available over the coming months. Find a date that fits your schedule and register today! ➞ https://tinyurl.com/2ews8yak

Experience life at Rice Business and network with current students, alumni and faculty at our signature weekly community...
09/05/2026

Experience life at Rice Business and network with current students, alumni and faculty at our signature weekly community event — Partio! Join us for a Premier Thursday and get an all-access look at our programs, career outcomes and campus culture.

You’ll connect directly with our recruiting and admissions team to explore program options, then discover how our Career Development Office prepares you for long-term career growth. Along with those sessions, enjoy a guided walkthrough of McNair Hall and our brand-new building, Virani Hall.

Multiple Thursday dates are available over the coming months. Find a date that works for you and register now! ➞ https://tinyurl.com/2ews8yak

"Leaders must pay attention to the science," says Vikas Mittal, J. Hugh Liedtke Professor of Marketing at Rice Business....
09/04/2026

"Leaders must pay attention to the science," says Vikas Mittal, J. Hugh Liedtke Professor of Marketing at Rice Business. "If they don’t know what the lift of political activism is for their business, then they just shouldn’t do it. Companies cannot be arenas for CEOs and executives to play out their personal preferences, because they have a responsibility to their customers, their shareholders and their employees."

Read more on Rice Business Wisdom.
➞ https://ow.ly/bzbw50ZJzCE

This year's Early Networking Night brought together MBAs and representatives from 40 leading companies, drawing a record...
09/04/2026

This year's Early Networking Night brought together MBAs and representatives from 40 leading companies, drawing a record turnout and kicking off the recruiting year with strong momentum.

For our students, it was an opportunity to build relationships, explore what’s ahead and put their skills into action. For employers, it was a chance to connect with talented, job-ready MBA students prepared to make an immediate impact.

Thank you to all our participating employer partners for investing in Rice Business talent and creating meaningful opportunities for our students. A special thank you to our presenting sponsor, Phillips 66!

Victor Castleman '28 spends his days turning raw ranchland into sites ready for major energy and data center development...
09/03/2026

Victor Castleman '28 spends his days turning raw ranchland into sites ready for major energy and data center development. As director of site selection and acquisition at Ocis Intelligent Energy LLC, he leads land acquisition, grid interconnection and permitting for a 500 MW project south of Dallas.

Now, he's adding another challenge: the Rice Professional Evening MBA. He chose the program to strengthen his financial and strategic skills while continuing to lead an active development project.

Rice also brings him back to something he loves: rugby. A former rugby player at Strake Jesuit College Preparatory and Fordham University, he’s joining Rice Rugby and hopes to help guide a young team through the season.

Read more about Victor's path to Rice and what he hopes to build next in our first Meet the Class of 2028 feature.
➞ https://tinyurl.com/5wnk9rhm

09/02/2026

Javier Simons '25 built his career in live entertainment from the ground up. He started out waiting tables, found his way backstage, learned the business and eventually founded KOQ Agency, a global touring and talent agency representing independent artists.

And he sees his journey as just beginning. In the latest episode of Owl Have You Know, hosted by Brian Jackson '21, Javier talks about taking chances before he felt ready, the transformative impact of the Rice MBA and why you should never lose the ability to dream.

Listen to Javier's story ➞ https://pod.fo/e/5b5bb5

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