June 16, 2025

What should I be doing now?

Review the Professional MBA Class of 2027 Onboarding Checklist to confirm that you are on track in submitting administrative items to help us prepare for your first day. You can access the Onboarding Checklist in your applicant portal at apply.business.rice.edu/account/login and click the ONBOARDING tab at the top. 

Featured checklist items:

• Clear holds in ESTHER
  Login to ESTHER and begin clearing the required holds that will prevent your registration for courses. Instructions to clear holds are available here.

• Media waiver
  Complete the media waiver required of all students. Click here to access the Media Waiver. 

• If you have not already done so, complete your Onboarding Survey

• ALL students are required to either
  waive the health insurance offered by Rice or purchase the
  Rice Health Insurance Plan. Available to register starting July 1.

Get ready for class by starting pre-MBA Quantitative Skills courses now

Fundamental quantitative skills are important in any MBA program, but many students need a refresher before they begin their core classes. We have developed three online Pre-MBA courses to ease you back into these concepts: Data Analytics, Accounting and Finance. 

These courses provide a bridge to your quantitative core classes, setting you up for success no matter how rusty you may be! We encourage you to take the waiver test for each course as a first step. If you pass it, you have met the requirement for that course. If you don’t, you can take the Pre-MBA Quant Skills course to be better prepared when you begin your core classes. 

Please review the full details for the Pre-MBA Quant Skills preparation courses on the Applicant Portal. There, you’ll find course descriptions and instructions to access the Coursera for Rice platform. You’ll also find deadlines by which you should complete each of the courses.

Career Development Office

💻 Career Course Reminder
Quick reminder: You should have access to the CDO Async Career Toolkit on Canvas. It’s required before Launch if you are a PMBA student and intend on seeking an internship in your first year. For all others, it is not required, but highly suggested even if you do not plan on  recruiting as a student. The content will help you assess where you are in your career and also cover internal growth at your current company/industry and how to make the most of your time as a working professional student. 

Meet the APSE Team

(Office of Academic Programs and Student Experience)

Kisa Parker

Director of Student Services and Academic Advising

Learn more about Kisa....

Pro Tip from Kisa

Make sure to prioritize your pre-quant course completion and refresh your Excel skills before launch! These efforts are incredibly valuable to your success and students often wish they had started sooner or spent more time on them. 


 

Did you know...

...about Rice Business Gives Back?

Rice Business Gives Back is a student service-learning initiative housed within Rice Business. Rice Business Gives Back organizes a variety of volunteer opportunities: from large service days and high school entrepreneurship competitions to fundraising that supports local communities. You’ll learn more about how you can get involved after classes start this fall.