Here’s Why Location Gives Schools Like Duke an Edge March 26, 2020 - - As an alumnus, the question I get asked most by prospective MBA students is whether attending Duke, in medium-sized Durham, North Carolina, will put them at a disadvantage. ...Read MoreFEATURED POSTS
A Record Year for Hiring at Fuqua Posted in: Careers
A Record Year for Hiring at Fuqua - I’ve often told people I feel like I have the best job at Fuqua. As associate dean for career management, I have a front-row view of our tremendously talented students seeking jobs plus direct insight from the companies looking to hire them
Exploring the Vibrant Local Music Scene - Music has always been a big part of my life. Moving recently from New York, I was pleasantly surprised by the diverse and vibrant music scene in Durham and the greater Triangle area....
3 Things That Can Get You Admitted from the Waitlist - After waiting for what seems like an eternity, you find out the admissions committee has placed you on the waitlist for admission. As someone who works closely with our waitlist applicants, I can...
What You Need to Know About Class Sections at Fuqua - We know you’ve heard all about #teamfuqua, but have you heard about the “Unos” (aka Section 1) or the very proud “#fiveordie” (aka Section 5)? Where It All Begins On day one of...LATEST POSTS
Tips for Exploring Durham March 2, 2020 - - At the very beginning, I was afraid of not being able to adjust. How would I live without the restaurant and entertainment offerings that only big cities have?
The Admissions Interview: What to Expect and How to Prepare February 17, 2020 - - The journey to business school starts in many places—for me, it was in the back seat of my dad’s car. But for all MBAs, at some point, it converges on one location: an admissions interview room. 
The Duke-UNC Rivalry Explained January 29, 2020 - - Eight miles separate Duke from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Battle for Tobacco Road, as it’s known, is one of the greatest rivalries in college sports
Gaining Consulting Experience with FCCP January 14, 2020 - - Fuqua Client Consulting Practicum is an experiential learning opportunity for students to work on consulting engagements with businesses and nonprofits around the world. First-year and second-year MBAs work in teams to assist client organizations with challenges across a number of industries and fields such as marketing, strategy, and operations
Why We Founded the Duke MBA Fintech Club January 9, 2020 - - We co-founded the Duke MBA FinTech Club in the Spring of 2018, with the goal of fostering a community passionate about financial technology at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and to create an ecosystem that supports MBA students in pursuing careers within the industry
