Duke Master of Management Studies Student Blog

I was born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island, but spent my high school years in Ghana. Prior to coming to Fuqua, I worked for Google, in their Ghana office. My role focused on expanding the scope of the University Programs Initiative and assisting small and medium-sized businesses to leverage online tools to improve their businesses. As a result, I developed a strong interest in business strategy and business development in emerging markets. I decided to pursue the MMS degree because I wanted to gain solid business skills from a rigorous and globally focused program. I found Fuqua to be the perfect fit for me.

In my spare time, I work on my business blog, Start Smart at Entrepreneur’s Corner. It focuses on providing entrepreneurs (particularly those in Ghana), with an interactive forum in which they can gain and share knowledge on issues relating to entrepreneurship.

Posts by Juliana:

• MMS Interns Provide Valuable Support - April 19, 2013

  Almost a year ago, I graduated from the MMS program, eager to apply the skills that I had learned to build a successful career. If someone had told me though, that I would…

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• Alumni Benefits – Events for Entrepreneurs - December 6, 2012

  Entrepreneurship has always been something that I’ve had a strong interest in, and I like to think of myself as an “entrepreneur in training.” While I was a student at Fuqua, I found…

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• Seeing MMS From The Other Side - October 16, 2012

  Participating in Case Competition Brings Back Memories I recently had the opportunity to return to Fuqua for the first time since I graduated in May. It was great to be back in Durham…

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• Where to Live in Durham? - July 12, 2012

  A big question on my mind as I prepared to move to Durham was where I was going to live. Of primary concern to me was safety, but price and proximity to school…

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• Class of 2013: Prepare for your MMS Journey - July 10, 2012

  Hello MMS Class of 2013! As you prepare to move to Durham and get started at Fuqua, I thought I’d share a few tips to make your transition into academic life a bit…

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• Putting the MMS Degree to Good Use - June 11, 2012

  Chronicling my MMS journey has been an amazing experience, and now as an alumna I hope to give you some perspective on how I’m putting my degree to use. I’ve had a long…

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• Here are my Votes: - May 30, 2012

  Favorite MMS Moment: Triangle Training Favorite Professor: Scott Dyreng Favorite Off-Campus Hangout: American Tobacco District Best MMS Social Event: Winter Formal Best BBQ: Q-Shack Favorite Late-Night Eatery: Thai Cafe Best Local Deals/Happy Hour:…

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• A Gift to Fuqua - May 24, 2012

  It feels great to have made it through the MMS program, and finally join another wonderful alumni network. Watching everyone file past in their robes during graduation made me extremely proud of my…

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• Celebrations & Reflections - May 14, 2012

  Fuqua sponsored our end-of-the-year banquet just over a week ago at one of Durham’s best Italian restaurants, Piazza Italia. The event provided an opportunity to celebrate each other and our accomplishments. It was…

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• Some Final Fuqua Events - May 10, 2012

  During the last few weeks of the MMS program, there were many events to celebrate and embrace how far we’ve come, as well as give back to the community. One of our final…

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