MBA (Professional Program (Weekend)) at Rice University

Programme overview

MBA (Professional Program (Weekend)) is a master's degree programme at Rice University in Business (Jones Graduate School of Business). Rice Business, accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business ( AACSB ), is a tight-knit and selective business school with a challenging and supportive learning culture. Our focus on research-based curriculum, innovation, and purpose helps you become the leader you want to be. The degree totals 54 credit hours.

Faculty: Jones Graduate School of Business | Department: Business | Study mode: part-time | Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 54 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements. A minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate-level study ( graduate semester credit hours, coursework at the 500-level or above). A minimum of 24 graduate semester credit hours must be taken at Rice University. A minimum of 24 graduate semester credit hours must be taken in standard or traditional courses (with a course type of lecture, seminar, laboratory, lecture/laboratory).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the MBA degree program is open to applicants regardless of their undergraduate major, but the program is highly selective and admission is limited to those who perform with distinction as reflected across all areas of the application. A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited undergraduate institution is required. Applicants participate in an interview by invitation as part of their admission requirements.

USD 70,707 a year (2026-27). Professional MBA Weekend tuition for students entering 2026 ($35,353.50 per semester); the page gives a program estimate of $141,414; estimate, excludes fees. Source

Fall 2027 entry; most doctoral programmes close December 1, 2026; professional master's programmes such as MCS, MDS, MME and MChE use rolling or later deadlines (May 1 international, July 1 domestic).

Master's application fee is $85. Mechanical Engineering MME and Chemical Engineering MChE close May 1 (international) and July 1 (domestic) for Fall; Computer Science MCS/MDS close between February 10, 2027 (scholarship consideration) and July 1, 2027.

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