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Tag Archives: Program Format
My First Duke Basketball Experience
When people think of Duke, usually the first thing that comes to mind is basketball. How exciting would it be to play with former Duke basketball players? I found out on Team Changeover Day. On this particular day, at the … Continue reading
Posted in About MMS, Around Durham, Events, Sports, Student Life
Tagged Basketball, Blue Devils, Business Values, Communications, Duke, Program Format, Team Fuqua, Team Spirit, Teamwork, Traditions
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Corporate Insights
At Fuqua, we get every Wednesday off! We try to make the most of it. There are often club and extracurricular events. They are also good days for mini trips and corporate visits. On a recent Wednesday, Fuqua’s Career Management … Continue reading
Posted in About MMS, Alumni, Careers, Student Life
Tagged Alumni, Career Resource, Corporate Visit, Industry Insight, Job Search, Personal Insight, Program Format, Travel
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Language Institute Teaches More than English
For the first time this summer, MMS students attended the Fuqua Language Institute with MBA students. All participants were incoming international students who had not spent significant time in the United States. The institute was a mandatory pre-term program for … Continue reading
Posted in About MMS, Academics, International, Student Life
Tagged Communications, Cultural Studies, Diversity, Global, International, Language, Learning, MBA, Networking, Orientation, Personal Insight, Program Format, Resources, Summer, Teamwork, Transition
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Class of 2013: Prepare for your MMS Journey
Hello MMS Class of 2013! As you prepare to move to Durham and get started at Fuqua, I thought I’d share a few tips to make your transition into academic life a bit smoother. The summer term (beginning July 18) … Continue reading
Meet MMS Professor Sharon Belenzon
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Fuqua Professor Sharon Belenzon who teaches a strategy class in the MMS program. It was a privilege to learn more about his research and interests: Please tell me about yourself, maybe a … Continue reading
Posted in About MMS, Academics, International
Tagged Advice, Applicable Knowledge, Classes, Dining, Entrepreneurship, Faculty, Global, Job Search, Program Format, Program Insight, Teaching, Travel, Why MMS
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The Initial MMS Admissions Process
Take it One Step at a Time I remember when I first found out about the MMS program – I was Googling master’s programs in the States when I learned that Duke had a one-year business program for students straight … Continue reading
10-Month Marathon
I started the MMS program in July of last year, and now, graduation is around the corner. In the 10-month program, I’ve covered quantitative analysis, accounting, business communication, marketing, strategy, finance, decision analysis and operations. It’s been a steep learning … Continue reading
Exams!
This week we are taking our last MMS exams! And I’ve found that they are no different than those I took during undergrad in that they’re no fun and require a lot of cramming (ahem, I mean, studying). But they’re … Continue reading
Posted in About MMS, Academics, Student Life
Tagged Classes, Exams, Learning, Personal Insight, Program Format, Program Insight, Resources, School/Work/Life Balance
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Graduation On My Mind
It’s hard to believe, but in about 30 days I’ll be a graduate of The Fuqua School of Business! The last 10 months have gone by quickly, and I must say it’s been an amazing ride. I’ve had the opportunity … Continue reading
European Vacation
One of the best perks about going to Fuqua is its spring break, and specifically the length: two weeks instead of one. We were out of class from March 4 – 18. Now, I have no idea who the brilliant … Continue reading
