About Rice Business
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Building the Future of Business Together
Rice Business is home to the Jones Graduate School of Business and the Virani Undergraduate School of Business at Rice University. Our culture of innovation and diversity equips students with the skills, insights and resources needed to succeed as the next generation of leaders.
Celebrating 50 Years
This is a big year for Rice Business: 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of our founding. What started as a graduate school with just two degree options is now home to nine outstanding programs, including an undergraduate major, which has become one of the most popular majors at Rice.
Mission
Developing principled, innovative thought leaders in global communities.
Vision
Rice Business will be widely recognized for its impact on the understanding of how individuals and organizations succeed and improve the world through their activities and for the capabilities of its graduates to lead or launch highly effective and innovative firms.
Dean Peter Rodriguez
Transforming Rice Business with visionary leadership
Dean's Suite
Leading a top business school through research, teaching and inclusivity
Board of Advisors
Providing a vital and strategic advisory role for the school
The Rice Business Brand
Belonging to a tight-knit community
Rankings
Recognizing our strengths
Visit Us
Finding your way here
Explore the Space
Building the Future of Business
We are delighted to announce the unveiling of plans for a new school building. This impressive 112,000-square-foot structure has been designed to accommodate the evolving needs of our community and unprecedented growth, featuring state-of-the-art classrooms, modern office spaces and vibrant amenities such as dining areas, open gathering spaces and facilities for private events. The new building will seamlessly integrate with McNair Hall, enhancing our campus environment and ensuring we continue to cultivate a collaborative culture.
Our Reputation
1
Graduate Entrepreneurship Program
Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine, 2020-2025
1
MBA in Texas
(based on global rankings) Financial Times, 2023-2026
1
MBA in Texas
Bloomberg Businessweek, 2023-2024
10,000+ Graduate Alumni All Over the World
Become part of our vibrant alumni family. By staying connected and engaging with the school, you'll foster lasting connections and professional growth.
Our Programs
The Rice MBA
- Full-Time MBA
- Professional MBA (Evening and Weekend options)
- Hybrid MBA
- Executive MBA
- MBA@Rice: Online MBA
Coordinated and Dual Degrees
- MD/MBA Program (in collaboration with the Baylor College of Medicine)
Graduate and Undergraduate Degree Programs
- Master of Accounting
- Ph.D. in Business
- Undergraduate Business Major, Business Minor and Entrepreneurship Minor
- Deferred Enrollment
Executive Education
- Open Enrollment Programs for Individuals
- Custom Programs for Organizations
- Online Programs
With every new program, student, staff and faculty member, I see incredible promise for the school and for the businesses and organizations our alumni will contribute to and lead.
Peter Rodriguez
Dean, Rice Business
Helpful Resources
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