Rice Business

Rice Business Degree offerings include Full-Time, Professional, Executive, Online & Hybrid MBAs, as well as MBA/PSM, MD/MBA, Ph.D.
(1)

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:
Instagram:
LinkedIn: Business
X:
YouTube:
TikTok:

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

Say hello to the Master of Accounting (MAcc) Class of 2027! Our newest cohort hit the ground running during Launch week ...
09/02/2026

Say hello to the Master of Accounting (MAcc) Class of 2027!

Our newest cohort hit the ground running during Launch week with team-building challenges, advice from recent alumni and a well-earned celebration at Valhalla.

Welcome to the Rice Business family! We’re so glad you’re here 💙🦉

Registration is now open for the 2026 Rice Business Energy Case Competition (RECC)!Each year, RECC brings top MBA teams ...
09/01/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 Rice Business Energy Case Competition (RECC)!

Each year, RECC brings top MBA teams from across the country to Houston to take on a real energy industry challenge, judged by senior executives who lead the sector.

Teams of four to five. One defining energy question. Finals at Rice Business on Nov. 12.

Register by Sunday, Sept. 13.
➞ https://tinyurl.com/cvt53my2

Audrey’s is back, and all is right in the world. ☕️✨Make sure to stop by the new location in Virani Hall!
08/31/2026

Audrey’s is back, and all is right in the world. ☕️✨

Make sure to stop by the new location in Virani Hall!

The Home Depot recently called the housing market "frozen." A big part of the reason is about 20% of U.S. mortgages carr...
08/28/2026

The Home Depot recently called the housing market "frozen." A big part of the reason is about 20% of U.S. mortgages carry rates below 3% and roughly half sit below 4%. Homeowners holding those loans have little incentive to sell and take on a new mortgage near 6.7%.

David Zhang, assistant professor of finance at Rice Business, told Marketplace that these pressures should ease over time as job changes and other life events pull people back into the market, though relief is difficult to foresee in the year ahead.

Read the full story ➞ https://tinyurl.com/bdz73vmu

Ned Southwell FTMBA '27 came to Rice Business with a clear goal: Take his finance background into the energy industry.Th...
08/27/2026

Ned Southwell FTMBA '27 came to Rice Business with a clear goal: Take his finance background into the energy industry.

This summer, his internship with Phillips 66 gave him the chance to make that transition real. Working in the U.S. marketing finance department, Ned built a financial model for a potential brand strategy, collaborated with teams across finance, marketing and legal, and presented his recommendation to senior leadership.

Just as valuable were the conversations he had with Rice Business alumni throughout the company. Hearing how they built their own careers at Phillips 66 helped Ned sharpen his vision for what his post-MBA path could look like.

Read more about Ned's internship experience.
➞ https://tinyurl.com/myhvbbyt

Thinking about a Rice MBA? Premier Thursday is your chance to see what life at Rice Business is really like!Join us Thur...
08/27/2026

Thinking about a Rice MBA? Premier Thursday is your chance to see what life at Rice Business is really like!

Join us Thursday, Sept. 3, from 4 to 6 p.m. to explore our community and programs. You'll meet members of our recruiting and admissions team, learn about career support and outcomes from the Career Development Office and connect with current students during our signature weekly Partio.

Register now ➞ https://tinyurl.com/558wycw5

The best part of O-Week? Meeting our future business majors!Welcome home, Class of 2030 👐
08/26/2026

The best part of O-Week? Meeting our future business majors!

Welcome home, Class of 2030 👐

Address

6100 Main Street
Houston, TX
77005

Telephone

+17133484918

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Rice Business posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The University

Send a message to Rice Business:

Shortcuts

Share