Rice Jones Hybrid MBA

The two-year Rice Jones Hybrid MBA program allows working professionals the flexibility of online learning, while also allowing for the connections and networking that come with in-person experiences. The program is made up of online coursework, monthly in-person weekends, and three week-long immersions, one of which is a Global Immersion Experience. To develop their careers, Rice Jones Hybrid MBA students have the opportunity to attend week-long Career Treks to a major business hub in the US. 

The 54-credit curriculum at the Rice Jones Hybrid MBA program takes 22 months to complete and consists of virtual classes on Thursday evenings, in-person classes one weekend per month, and three week-long immersions. The first immersion is held in July on the Rice campus, consisting of in-person classes such as Competitive Strategy, Leadership and Teams, and Business Communications, as well as activities to connect students with other classmates. The second immersion is offered on-campus in June halfway through the program, consisting of in-person courses such as Organizational Behavior and Strategy Formulation. The final immersion is a Global Field Experience held at the end of the program. In this immersion, students conduct a consulting project with a local company or non-profit. Core courses offered as a mix of in-person and online learning formats include Organizational Behavior, Financial Accounting, and Managerial Economics. After taking core courses during the first year of the program, students take nine electives in the second year. Electives fall into multiple specializations, including Accounting, Energy, Finance, Marketing, and Real Estate. 

For the Rice Business Hybrid MBA class of 2025, 29 total students were enrolled in the program. On average these students have 7.8 years of work experience and a 3.3 college gpa. 41 percent of students are US minorities, 31 percent are first generation students and 28 percent of the class is female. In terms of undergraduate majors, 48 percent studied business and economics, 41 percent studied a topic in STEM, and 10 percent studied the humanities or other subjects. 

Students enrolled in the Rice Jones Hybrid MBA program can participate in Career Treks, week-long trips to business hubs such as New York City and Silicon Valley. These treks expose students to different areas of business, as well as providing an opportunity to line up internships and job offers. Additionally, students can participate in the Rice Business Board Fellows program, where students join the board of a non-profit as a nonvoting member to gain business and leadership experience. 

The tuition cost for the Rice Jones Hybrid MBA program is $67,500 per academic year for a total of $135,000 over the two-year program. This does not include fees or the cost of materials, but it does include hotel residency during the in-person on-campus weekends and immersion weeks. While merit scholarships are not available for Hybrid MBA students, there are external scholarships that students can pursue. Students can apply for federal student loans by filling out the FAFSA form and can also use private student loans to fund their education. Through the Yellow Ribbon Program and GI Bill benefits, veterans and military personnel can be eligible for up to 100 percent of tuition costs covered. 

Applicants should expect to submit the following materials to attend the Rice Jones Hybrid MBA program: 

• College transcripts
• GMAT, GRE, or EA test score (waivers available)
• Resume
• 1 Recommendation from a current or former direct supervisor or 2 professional recommendations
• 2 Short Answer Questions
• 1 Creative Essay or 3-minute video essay
• $200 application fee (waivers available)

The application deadlines for students seeking to enroll in the Rice Jones Hybrid MBA program are as follows:

Round 1: October 14, 2024

Round 2: January 6, 2025

Round 3: March 10, 2025

Round 4: April 28, 2025