Policies

Empowering Connections, Building Careers

At Rice Business, we’re proud to serve as the bridge between top-tier talent and the world’s leading employers. Our recruiting policies are designed to foster meaningful, lasting relationships between companies and our students, ensuring a fair and seamless process for all parties involved. These guidelines reflect our commitment to creating actionable career opportunities for students while providing organizations with the resources and structure to recruit effectively.

The policies outlined below serve as a reference for employers engaging with Rice Business students during their MBA experience. They’re thoughtfully crafted to balance the needs of students, recruiters, and faculty alike, supporting a recruiting experience rooted in integrity and mutual success.

Employer Guidelines

Full-time Offers

Former summer interns can receive offers at any time.
Non-intern candidates: No interviews or job offers may be extended before September 2, 2025, the first day of on-campus recruiting.
Offer deadlines: Full-time offers must remain open until at least December 5, 2025, or three weeks after the offer is extended, whichever is later.
Alternative deadlines may be set if both the student and employer agree.

Internship Offers

On-campus internship recruiting takes place in January and February 2026.
No initial interviews or job offers may be conducted before January 5, 2026.
Offer deadlines:
- Internship offers must remain open until at least February 20, 2026, or three weeks after the offer is extended, whichever is later.
- Offers made after February 20, 2026, must provide students at least two weeks to respond.