Entrepreneurship challenges MBAs to create value from the ground up.

Entrepreneurship offers MBA students the opportunity to create, iterate, and build ventures that address real needs in the market. At Rice Business, students are supported by a close-knit entrepreneurial community, experiential coursework, and hands-on resources that help turn ideas into viable businesses and long-term career paths.

For the seventh year in a row the Jones Graduate School of Business is ranked the No. 1 graduate entrepreneurship program in the United States for 2025 by the Princeton Review. Rice Business offers an incredibly strong community to create new businesses and realize the key role entrepreneurs play in the economy. Turning an idea into a profitable venture can seem like a daunting task, but may turn out to be the most rewarding thing for your career. Many great entrepreneurs experience many failures before seeing success, but with the courses taught at Rice and a supporting community, our program is fully equipped to assist innovation and turn passion into revenue.

Interested in entrepreneurship? Watch this alumni panel to learn more about how Rice Business can help launch your idea and make the most of your MBA journey.

Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Whether you want to learn more or are ready to start your own venture, there are many resources available at Rice Business to support your journey.

Check out this in-house guide to learn more!

Check out this one-sheeter from the Rice Business Entrepreneurship Association to learn more about entrepreneurial opportunities in the Rice community.

The Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship (Rice Alliance) is Rice University’s nationally-recognized initiative devoted to the support of technology commercialization, entrepreneurship education, and the launch of technology companies.

The Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Lilie) is the home of experiential learning and co-curricular activities in entrepreneurship and innovation at Rice University. Our mission is to equip Rice students with both entrepreneurial skills and the entrepreneurial mindset to prepare them to be entrepreneurs and innovators in whatever industry they choose.

The Ion fosters a community and culture where corporate innovators, academic partners, community partners, startups, and entrepreneurs come together to solve some of the world’s greatest problems.

Established in 2012, OwlSpark provides hands-on entrepreneurship experiences and a roadmap from innovation to commercialization.



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Helpful Reminders Throughout Your Job Search

As you evaluate opportunities, a consistent, thoughtful approach can help you assess fit, reduce risk, and move forward with confidence. Use the following as a practical guide throughout your search.

1. Ask Thoughtful, Evaluative Questions
Strong opportunities tend to hold …

By Gloria Ratliff
Gloria Ratliff Associate Director, Career Education and Advising
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Evaluating Opportunities at Early-Stage Startups

Not all early-stage companies have a large digital footprint. Many operate in emerging or pre-seed environments, where information may be limited but opportunities can be meaningful. These roles can offer strong learning and impact, particularly for MBAs, but they benefit …

By Shelley Richard
Shelley Richard Associate Director, Career Education and Advising
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Red Flags to Watch for in Job Opportunities

Not every opportunity will be the right fit, and some may require a closer look before moving forward. As you navigate your search, it can be helpful to recognize a few common signals that an opportunity may not meet typical …

By Tiffany Stott
Tiffany Stott Director, Career Education and Advising
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Building What’s Next: Highlights from the Entrepreneurship Trek

During Entrepreneurship Industry Week, Rice Business MBA students stepped beyond the classroom and into the heart of Houston’s startup ecosystem for a dynamic, full-day Entrepreneurship Trek. From collaborative workspaces to health innovation hubs, the experience gave students a firsthand look …

By Christina Nguyen
Christina Nguyen Associate Director, Employer Engagement
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Where Ideas Take Shape: Entrepreneurship Industry Week at Rice Business

Entrepreneurship challenges MBAs to create value from the ground up. It requires curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to learn by doing. At Rice Business, where entrepreneurship runs in our veins, students do not explore entrepreneurship alone. They are supported by …

By Troy Tabner
Troy Tabner Associate Director of Communications
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