Our online program attracts working professionals who may not have the option to study on campus. Class start dates are in January, April, July and October. Earn two advanced degrees at the same time and integrate what you learn in one to enrich the other.
The coordinated degrees at Rice University are completed in three years. The dual degree with Baylor College of Medicine is completed in five years. Once you decide to transform your career with a Rice MBA, the next step is picking the program that is perfect for you. Here's how to choose. My favorite thing has been the range of classes that I have taken even thus far.
From Marketing to Data Analytics, I truly feel that I am getting the full business experience and have learned so much. Start a club or lead one of our many professional and social student organizations. The most surprising part has been all of the amazing perks you get as a Rice MBA!
From small things like free food on campus, to large things like top-notch professors, it has been such a great experience.
Additionally the reception people give you when they learn that you are a Rice Business student is amazing. People are so willing to talk to you and share information based off of the Rice name alone. Enter the job market with confidence. View job placements, employment reports, compensation information and more for the Full-Time and Professional MBA programs.
At Rice Business, you'll build connections that last a lifetime. Learn more about our tight-knit alumni network that will support you during your MBA journey and beyond. Our MBA blog showcases captivating student and alumni stories, as well as unique features of our programs. Get an inside look at the Rice Business experience. Term payments are due in full based on the following schedule. Students may enroll in a deferred payment plan where the first installment is due on the following schedule:.
Student accounts not paid in full or whose payment plan is not current by the billing due date will be subject to a 1. Late fees are calculated based on the amount past due. Students experiencing difficulty with paying their balance should contact the Cashier's Office promptly to discuss payment options. Rice University reserves the right to block or cancel the registration of any student who fails to pay, when due, any indebtedness to the institution.
Academic credits, transcripts, and diplomas will be withheld until all financial obligations are paid in full. Fees are not reversed. Consult the Academic Calendar for specific tuition refund prorations based on the date of withdrawal.
Non-attendance does not constitute an official course drop or withdrawal. All charges due to Rice University must be paid before refunds or adjustments will be permitted. In cases of academic or disciplinary suspension, eligibility for tuition refunds and adjustments will depend on the conditions of the suspension and will be entirely at the option of the institution.
Should circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Rice University result in curtailing classes, moving classes online, closing residence facilities, or otherwise withdrawing services that are a normal function of the institution, refunds of any nature will be at the discretion of university administration. In addition to the university's reversal schedule and in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of , if a student completely withdraws from the university and has utilized Federal Title IV funds e.
Reversed charges, over payments, tuition waivers, and other varying factors may lead to a credit balance on a student account. How much is the enrollment deposit, and when is it due? Tuition costs are subject to increase each academic year. Can I use financial aid to cover the deposit? No, federal student aid cannot be used to pay the deposit. Will I be able to view my award package before submitting the deposit? No, you must submit your enrollment deposit, be admitted into the program and have a valid FAFSA on file before your financial aid award package is processed.
When will I be able to view my award package? After you are admitted to the program and your financial aid is processed, a notice will be sent to your Rice University email account directing you to your Esther account , where you may review the student loan application steps.
Award packages are processed approximately six weeks before the start of the quadmester. When will I receive a tuition bill, and when is payment due? Tuition is assessed once you enroll in classes for the coming quadmester. You can view charges through the Payment Suite section of your Esther account. The Payment Arrangement Deadline is the 10th of the first month of each quadmester. How do I view my bill? Billing activity is shown on the Payment Suite section of your Esther account.
In this section, you may review account activity, print account statements, set up a payment plan and pay your bill. If you decide to pay with a credit or debit card, there is a third-party processing fee of 2. What are the accepted forms of payment? The online payment methods include:. Electronic Check — Electronic version of a check that directly links to your bank account for payments. Using an e-check allows you to avoid the convenience fee assessed on credit card and debit card payments.
How does my employer go about paying the school? Rice University students who are being sponsored by their employer or government can participate in our third-party billing service. Are payment plan options available for online students? You may enroll in the plan through your Esther Payment Suite. What are the consequences if my tuition bill is not paid when classes begin? Late-payment fees are added the business day immediately following the due date of a billing statement.
Billing amounts due that are not paid in full or whose payment plan is not current by the billing due date will be subject to a 1. Late fees are calculated based on the amount past due. Students are encouraged to complete electronic refund information to have financial aid or other student account refunds deposited directly into a checking or savings account—any bank, anywhere. This is the same secure process that is used to deposit payroll checks. Please be sure to keep your bank account information up to date.
Failure to have current electronic refund information will delay your refund. You may reference the refund page for additional information. What is Title IV authorization? Title IV is a term that refers to federal financial aid funds.
Who can I contact at Rice for billing and payment questions? How do I set up my Rice ID and password? Enrolled students will receive their Rice University NetID and password approximately seven days after submitting their enrollment deposit for the program. How do I set up my Rice email address? What is the Rice student portal? The Rice student portal is Esther. Your Esther account includes access to academic records, billing, financial aid, direct deposit setup and more.
Does MBA Rice offer internal scholarships to online students? Rice does not offer scholarships or grants for this program. We do offer a third-party scholarship list through the Student Financial Services site , which is available to admitted students.
Are there Rice-specific supplemental financial aid forms I need to complete? There are no supplemental financial aid forms. Increases to the number of project credit hours after the project overview has been filed with the Jones Graduate School of Business associate registrar must be approved by the Academic Standards Committee.
The committee will rely on input from sponsoring faculty in making its decision about ex post credit increases. Requests to increase the number of project credit hours must be made before the end of the second week of classes in the term in which the project begins. No student may take more than three credit hours of independent study during the course of the MBA program without the approval of the Academic Standards Committee.
If an independent study is proposed that would cause a student to exceed the 3. Independent study exceeding 3. If the study does not align with any of the Jones Graduate School of Business academic groups, the Academic Standards Committee will perform the review and make the final approval decision.
Independent study projects are for academic credit, not for hire. Students may not earn credit for paid work. Independent study projects normally are sponsored only by full-time Jones Graduate School of Business faculty; faculty typically sponsor projects only in their area of expertise.
Independent study applications are available for interested students on Campus Groups. Completed independent study applications must be approved by the senior associate dean of academic affairs. Completed and approved applications are due to the Jones Graduate School of Business associate registrar by the first week of the term in which the project will be completed.
Program Learning Outcomes for the MBA Degree Upon completing the MBA degree, students will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding and application of the foundational frameworks and tools of all business disciplines, including accounting, finance, marketing, organizational behavior, and strategic management.
Develop, evaluate, and implement complex business strategies and operational solutions holistically, integrating management principles across the functional areas. Function effectively in a team setting both as a leader and a contributor. Students pursuing the full-time MBA degree program must complete: A minimum of 60 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements.
A mini mum of 30 credit hours of graduate-level study graduate semester credit hours, coursework at the level or above. A minimum of 24 graduate semester credit hours must be taken at Rice University. A minimum residency enrollment of one fall or spring semester of full-time graduate study at Rice University.
A maximum of 2 courses 6 graduate semester credit hours from transfer credit. For additional departmental guidelines regarding transfer credit, see the Policies tab.
A minimum overall GPA of 3. A minimum program GPA of 3. MGMT Policies for the MBA Degree Programs MBA Admission Requirements Admission to the MBA degree program is open to students regardless of their undergraduate major, but the program is highly selective and access is limited to those who have performed with distinction across all areas of the application.
Academic and Professional Standards Students must meet both academic and professional standards to continue academic work and to graduate. Academic Standards A minimum overall grade point average of 3. Professional Standards MBA students are held to the highest standards of professional conduct expected of managers—standards substantially exceeding those expected of them simply as students.
Class Attendance Policy Students are expected to be in class on the first day of each term. Guidelines for Appealing Academic Dismissal The Process A student who wishes to appeal a dismissal should address the following issues in a letter to the Academic Standards Committee.
What circumstances led to your academic performance last semester and to what degree were those circumstances beyond your control?
If your performance in a particular course s last semester was below par, describe any circumstances specific to that course that explain your performance. Do you expect the circumstances that created the problems for you last semester to change next semester? If so, how? Students may include any additional information they deem relevant in the appeal letter. Timing If the student intends to appeal, the letter to the committee must be filed within one week after receiving a dismissal letter.
Appeals Appeals beyond the Academic Standards Committee must go to the dean of the Jones Graduate School of Business, who may seek guidance from other constituents of the school. Confidentiality The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of and amendments govern the records of actions related to appeals. Grade Appeal Process Once a course grade has been assigned by an instructor, it is generally considered final and is rarely changed for any reason other than calculation or transcription errors.
The student should first pursue any grading question with the instructor following the formal or informal process the instructor has outlined for the course. If the matter is not resolved in step 1 above, the student must file a written appeal to the instructor and send a copy to the senior associate dean of degree programs.
This written appeal must be filed no later than two weeks after the final grade for a course was assigned. The instructor must schedule a meeting with the student within two weeks of receiving the written appeal to further discuss the appeal with the student.
Notice of the appeal time and date will be provided by the instructor to the senior associate dean of degree programs.
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