Duke Daytime MBA Student Blog

Fuqua's energy community equipped me with knowledge and confidence, propelling me to a position of influence that I expected to spend my entire career attempting to reach.

Despite challenging circumstances, our graduates have enjoyed well-deserved success—both in traditional compensation and in quality of life measures.

It is evident to me that returning to Fuqua feels like coming back to a second home—a place where I am known, valued, and supported.

Because of the sense of community Fuqua generates, successful alumni aim to give back.

The value of business school truly is your network. And in building that network you must become skilled at telling your personal journey, your background, and your story.

For the last eight years, I’ve had a deep interest in alternative proteins. However, I did not have any professional experience in the industry, and I wanted to use my time at Duke to change that.

I knew that when I embarked on the journey to pursue an MBA, evaluating the energy balance would be a critical part of my decision.

Attending an admitted students’ weekend was critical to helping finalize my decision to attend Fuqua.

I quickly found that everyone at COP27 was interested in problem-solving to create more sustainable practices.

It’s becoming increasingly clear that all MBA graduates, regardless of role or industry, will need to understand climate and its broader economic and social implications in their future careers.