Duke MMS Student Blog
Fuqua Master of Management Studies student perspectiveFinding Your Passion
MMS Grads Find Challenging Roles in Diverse Industries and Organizations in 2021
We can’t wait to see what’s next for them as they positively impact their colleagues, companies and communities!
How MMS Prepared Me for a Major Career Change by Getting Me Out of My Comfort Zone
Similar to a lot of other students, when I arrived at Fuqua I wasn’t sure what industry I wanted to pursue a career in yet.
What I Learned During the Accenture Case Challenge
Just a disclaimer: I didn’t win Accenture’s case competition. I lost. I learned. I lived to consult another day. Here’s what I took away from that lightning hour of casing and our ten-minute presentation
How You Can Learn About and Try A Tech Career While at Fuqua
Everyone’s career path and goals look different, but every Duke, Fuqua, and other resource I speak of in this article can definitely help you figure out yours in some way.
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The Best Restaurants in Durham
When looking into graduate school options, one does not usually take into account the caliber of the area’s food. However, when looking at Duke, food should definitely factor into your decision!
8 Tips to Ace Your Admissions Interview
The interview is my favorite part of the admissions process, because it allows us to get to know applicants on more personal terms.
Benefits of Getting Involved with Fuqua Clubs
From the moment I started the MMS program I wanted to interact with as many people as I could. Given the diverse population at Fuqua, I knew I was guaranteed exposure to so many people from all over the world.
From the Court to the Classroom: The “Fist” Team Analogy
Coach K uses the analogy of a “fist” to explain effective teamwork. Each finger represents a member of the team.
Get to Know Us Better
Advice to help you through the admissions process
4 Questions You Should Ask Before Deciding to Enroll at Fuqua
This decision to enroll at Fuqua is not an easy one to make and lots of factors should be weighed when doing so. I’ve put together the exact questions and factors that I took into consideration when I made the decision to attend Fuqua.
How to Demonstrate Academic Readiness in Your Application
Here at Fuqua, we practice holistic admissions, which means that no one component of the application is a 'make or break' factor in your likelihood of being admitted. That being said, the first questions most prospective MMS students ask are related to their academic readiness.
Why Attending Admissions Events is Important
Attending admissions events is an important part of your graduate school search. Not only does it give you a chance to learn more about the school and program, but it could also potentially help you while writing admission essays.
At Home at Fuqua
People from around the world, thriving in an environment with differing viewpoints
Finding Myself with the Help of My Fuqua Team
I found my seat in a lecture hall during our Duke Master of Management Studies orientation session. I was too nervous to bother with what time it was.
My 25 Top Things to Do While in MMS
I’ve compiled a list of my 25 top things to do while in the program, and though the pandemic might alter it some, I hope this helps future MMS students make the most of their experience.
Why MMS: DKU?
Here are five thoughts I want to share as a new graduate, with the hopes it can shed some light on your own potential adventure into the program.