Non-profit and government roles challenge MBAs to solve complex, people-centered problems.
Non-profit and government careers offer MBA students the opportunity to apply business strategy, financial stewardship, and operational leadership to mission-driven work that serves communities and advances the public good. At Rice Business, students prepare for these roles by developing practical leadership skills, engaging with purpose-focused organizations, and gaining exposure to the policy, funding, and operational environments that shape the public and social sectors.
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- Sample Companies
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- Through hands-on learning and community engagement, Rice Business equips MBAs to lead effectively in non-profit and government organizations.
- Our alumni network continues to open doors. The strong presence of Rice Business graduates helps power career paths for new talent every year.
Recent hiring organizations include:
Amnesty International, Better Business Bureau, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Cato Institute, GlobalGiving, ChildVoice InternationalEmployment with a specific company is not guaranteed.
- Our students land a wide range of roles, from internships to post-MBA positions
Here are just a few examples:
Program Manager, Senior Program Associate, Strategy and Operations Manager, Director of Programs, Development Manager, Director of Development, Grants Manager, Social Impact Consultant, Partnerships Manager, Policy and Strategy Analyst, Operations Manager, Chief of Staff, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, Finance and Administration Manager, Impact Investing AssociateEmployment within a specific job function or title is not guaranteed.
Sample Agencies for Rice MBA Students and Graduates in the Government Community
Traditional government agencies that have been hiring Rice MBA graduates are the US Department of State, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the CIA and NASA.
