Duke Daytime MBA Student Blog

The Class of 2024 has had to learn new job-seeking techniques and refine or redefine their focus, gaining valuable experience they will leverage for years to come.

Silicon Valley isn’t just home to coders or AI data scientists; it’s a gathering place for all kinds of like-minded individuals working together to create a better future for the world.

Getting an internship in tech was no easy journey, even with a tech background.

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.

My decision to pursue an MBA at Duke came during a critical moment in March 2020, working on the frontlines of the pandemic as a nurse in a makeshift intensive care unit for COVID patients.

I worked with teammates from diverse backgrounds, ranging from management consulting to private equity, to help position a surgical robot against a competitor.

Our 2022 graduates have once again proven their agility and resilience. After all, they began their Duke MBA journey at the height of the pandemic, when almost everything about the business school experience had to be adapted to keep everyone safe.

With the support from the Fuqua community, students in the Class of 2022 from Greater China achieved a strong recruiting performance.

Every student interested in technology asks the same question: “Should I have a tech background to work in the industry?” And the answer is “No!”

“Is an MBA worth it” is one of the most searched keywords related to business school.