Energy / Sustainability
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Shaping the future of energy through leadership, innovation, and scale.
Energy and sustainability careers place MBA students at the center of global transformation, where strategy, innovation, and responsibility intersect. From traditional energy to renewables, infrastructure, and emerging climate solutions, these roles challenge future leaders to balance performance with long-term impact.
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At Rice Business, students pursuing energy and sustainability build strong leadership and analytical skills through hands-on learning, cross-functional collaboration, and deep engagement with one of the world’s most dynamic energy ecosystems in Houston.\ \
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\ - Our alumni network continues to open doors. The strong presence of Rice Business graduates helps power career paths for new talent every year.\ \ Recent hiring organizations include:\ \ Amos Global Energy, Apache Corporation, BHP Billiton, Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., Chevron, Concho Resources, ConocoPhillips, Exxon Mobil, Hess Corporation, KBR, Kinder Morgan, National Oilwell Varco, Oceaneering, Phillips 66, Schlumberger, Sequitur Energy Resources, Shell, Stallion Oilfield Services, Transocean, Tri-Point Oil & Gas, TRP Energy, Vega Energy, World Fuel Services\ \ Alternative Energy/Sustainability:\ \ EDF Climate Corps, EDF Renewables, EDF Trading North America LLC, EnPower Inc., Environmental Defense Fund, SunPower, Tesla, Inc., Waste Management \ \ Employment with a specific company is not guaranteed.\ \ - Our students land a wide range of roles, from internships to post-MBA positions.\ \ Here are just a few examples:\ \ Accelerated Management Program, Analyst, Associate, Business & Commercial, Business Analyst, Business Development, Corporate Development & Strategy, Development Strategy Intern, Digital Transformation Intern, EDF Climate Corps Fellow, Finance and Accounting MBA Intern, Finance/Operations Intern, Financial Analyst, Global Supply Chain MBA Intern, M&A Analyst, Marketing and Business Development, Midstream Commercial Intern, Pricing and Marketing Consultant, Project Management Intern, Strategic Planning Intern, Summer Associate, Treasurer’s Intern\ \ Employment within a specific job function or title is not guaranteed.\ \ - *Interested in Energy and Sustainability?*\ Hear directly from Rice Business alumni working in these industries as they share their experiences, insights, and career advice.\ \ Watch this Energy and Sustainability alumni panel to learn more about career paths, industry trends, and how to make the most of your MBA journey.\ \ Connect with the Energy and Clean Tech Association and explore the annual Rice Energy Finance Summit. \ \ Still want more? Explore events in energy at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Energy & Sustainability Additional Resources
- Houston – Leading the Transition to a Low-Carbon World
- The global energy landscape is going through major shifts, read more here.
- Explore Houston’s Greentown Labs
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Building Connections in Austin: A Two-Day Career Trek with Rice Business
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Published on January 26, 2026
In early December, Rice Business MBA students headed to Austin for a two day career trek designed to connect classroom learning with real world business environments across technology, innovation, and operations. What made this trek especially meaningful was that every …
By Emile Chamoun-Farah
Emile Chamoun-Farah Assistant Director, Employer Engagement
6 Hard Truths: What a Rice Alum Wants You to Know About Networking in a Competitive Market
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Published on January 26, 2026
One of the hardest truths about recruiting is this: you are rarely told why something did not work. You might’ve experienced these:
No response after a coffee chat.*No feedback after an interview.*No explanation for why you did not …
By Tiffany Stott
Tiffany Stott Director, Career Education and Advising
Spring Recruiting at Rice Business: Opportunities to Connect with MBA Talent
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Published on January 6, 2026
As we move into a new year, spring recruiting at Rice Business brings fresh opportunities to connect with analytically strong, business-ready MBA talent. Whether you are filling immediate hiring needs, building a long-term recruiting strategy, or exploring new ways to …
By Tyler L. Hough
Tyler L. Hough Director, Employer Engagement
Exxon Day Trek: A Closer Look at Opportunities in the Energy Industry
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Published on December 11, 2025
On November 21, a group of twenty-five Rice Business MBA students spent the day exploring the ExxonMobil campus in Spring, Texas, as part of the Career Development Office’s Career Trek Program. The visit offered students a closer look at one …
By Stefanie Engels
Stefanie Engels Associate Director, Employer Engagement
11 interview tips recruiters want career services to share with every student
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Published on November 18, 2025
As a student or recent graduate, job interviews can be overwhelming. It can feel like everyone you’re competing with has more experience and skills than you do, and it’s difficult to show the value you bring to the workplace when …
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