THE ONLINE MBA CURRICULUM

Ranked the No. 9 online MBA by U.S. News & World Report for 2021¹, MBA@Rice empowers you to create an academic experience that aligns with your specific interests. Along with core courses and field experience opportunities, you have the flexibility to customize the curriculum to help you meet your career goals and create value across your organization.

The program consists of 54 credits, and each 11-week term comprises 6 credits.

Our core courses prepare you to apply a wide range of skills in real-word business settings. You will gain an understanding of essential business principles such as financial accounting, business analytics, marketing strategy, leadership and finance—and develop interpersonal skills with courses relating to organizational behavior, negotiations and leadership.

Our elective courses give you the option to tailor your education to your career goals. You can choose electives that align with your specific interests, go with a general management approach or select from seven career- or industry-specific focus areas:

During your time as a student, you are required to complete at least two field experience courses—one MBA@Rice Residential and one international Global Field Experience (GFE).

MBA@Rice Residentials are on-campus experiences that consist of a variety of simulations, seminars, group projects and guided leadership exercises that bring you face to face with peers, faculty and industry leaders.

GFEs are Global Field Experiences that include optional seminars, intersessions and study abroad opportunities hosted throughout the program to diversify your perspective and enhance your business skill set.

Bring Your Bold to Rice Business

We’re preparing aspiring leaders to boldly
pursue innovation and solve today’s complex
business problems.

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