How Real-World Experience Confirmed My Interest in a Consulting Career April 6, 2021 - - I found myself more excited than ever about my future career path. I had been exposed to consulting, which appeared to be a perfect fit. The field appeared to line up neatly with my skills and personality, however, one glaring issue still existed: I had absolutely no experience in the industry. ...Read MoreFEATURED POSTS
From Social Sciences to Business: Why My Pre-Fuqua Fears Were Unfounded - I remember barely being able to sleep approximately two weeks before orientation in July. I couldn’t believe that I, a sworn 'anti-anything that has to do with numbers' student was about to embark on her newfound journey to business school. 
Brand Competition Delivers More than Just Marketing Experience - For students interested in gaining marketing experience or learning about the fast-moving consumer goods industry, this competition is one of the best opportunities during the program to get front-line exposure to the business worldHow to Connect with Admissions Posted in: Admissions
How to Connect with Admissions - As a prospective student, it is important to connect with admissions and to be in touch with our department throughout your whole application process3 of My Favorite Courses Posted in: Academics
3 of My Favorite Courses - Let’s take a closer look at three courses from the MMS: FOB program that really made an impact on me. Spreadsheet Modeling and Decision Analysis Not sure how many music festival tickets your...LATEST POSTS
Practical Tips for International Students When Arriving in the U.S. April 6, 2021 - - In one year, Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business has become my second family. Here is some advice for international students coming to Fuqua.
Preparing for My Career Search March 18, 2021 - - The search for a post-Fuqua career started as soon as I began the MMS program. Coming from a health background with little to no experience in business or job searching I felt intimidated.
Where Our MMS Graduates Landed Jobs in 2020 March 3, 2021 - - It’s no secret that the Class of 2020 ended the academic year differently than expected because of the pandemic. Our Master of Management Studies: Foundations of Business (MMS: FOB) students found themselves job searching while navigating sometimes challenging personal circumstances in different geographies.
Building My Career Skillset with DISI February 25, 2021 - - Fresh into the MMS program, I wanted an opportunity to hone my client-facing skills, while gaining hands-on consulting experience and I stumbled upon Duke Interdisciplinary Social Innovators.
Gaining Real-World Experience at Fuqua in the Consulting Practicum January 26, 2021 - - As I researched various schools, Fuqua’s opportunity clearly differentiated it from other management programs. The core benefit of this program is that it goes beyond solely academic coursework to develop practical, technical, and communication skills.
