The Fuqua School of Business of Duke University is one of the highly respected business schools located in Durham, North Carolina, USA. Globally ranked 21, Fuqua School of Business is one of the leading business schools in the world with talented faculty and renowned research centers. US News ranks Duke (Fuqua) as the 14th best. Fuqua enrolled its first class of 20 students in the year 1970. Today the annual enrollment into Fuqua’s degree programmes is more than 1300.
MBA programmes at Fuqua
The various competitive programmers offered by Fuqua are:
- The Duke MBA- Daytime
- The Duke MBA- Cross Continent
- The Duke MBA- Global Executive
- The Duke MBA- Weekend Executive
- Master of Management Studies (MMS): Foundations of Business
- Master of Management Studies (MMS): Duke Kunshan University
- PhD in Business Administration
A truly global business school, Fuqua has also established campuses in London, United Kingdom; Dubai, UAE; Shanghai/Kunshan, China; St. Petersburg, Russia and New Delhi, India.
The Duke MBA- Daytime
The full time MBA programme at Duke Fuqua commonly referred to as The Duke MBA-Daytime is a 22 month full time programme which combines rigorous academic training alongwith applied learning experience with an international/global perspective. The program offers 10 core courses and more than 100 electives and 14 concentration options, study abroad program coupled with the trademarks Global Academic Travel Experience (GATE) and Fuqua Client Consulting Program (FCCP). Admissions to the highly selective program are open and the deadlines are as follows:
Application Deadlines
Early Action: Sept. 15, 2015
Round 1:Oct. 14, 2015
Round 2:Jan. 5, 2016
Round 3: Mar. 22, 2016
International students must apply by Round 2 to ensure sufficient time for visa process.
Application Requirements
Online Application
Academic Transcripts
Essays
Resume
Recommendation Letters
GMAT or GRE scores
TOEFL, PTE or IELTS for international candidates
Application Fee (waivers/reductions available)
Personal Interview
Students admitted into the MMS programme have GMAT score range of 640-750 and an average work experience of five years.
Programme Fee
First-year tuition for 2015 is $60,600. A large number of merit based scholarships are available.
Catch for students with no work experience – Master of Management Studies (MMS)
If you have recently graduated or have limited work experience and wish to complete your masters degree in just 10 months, Duke Fuqua’s reputed MMS degree is the right choice for you. The MMS curriculum covers 15 business courses in business fundamentals and general management and provides a jumpstart to the business world. There is an optional China Travel Experience (CTE) which provides exposure to China, a major economic player today.
Application Deadlines
Round 1: Oct. 30, 2015; Round 2: Jan. 29, 2016
Round 3: Mar. 1, 2016; Round 4: Apr. 5, 2016 Admission Requirements
Recent Graduate (work experience is not required)
Online Application
Academic Transcripts
Essays
Resume
Recommendation Letters
GMAT/GRE scores
TOEFL/PTE or IELTS scores for international students
$125 Application Fee (waivers available)
Programme Fee
Tuition: $48,900 (for students entering 2015) with availability of scholarships and loans.
Students admitted into the MMS programme have GMAT score range of 570-750 and no or extremely limited work experience of less than 6 months.
Duke graduates are working everywhere across the globe from the world’s largest companies to the smallest start-ups. A strong alumni network and a dedicated career service center helps students in their pursuit of a great career ahead. Duke Fuqua offers ample opportunity for students to engage in numerous activities outside studies to help build a well rounded individual. In addition to the Daytime MBA specific clubs and associations, there are more than 400 university student groups always providing the platform to make valuable connections through various activities.
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