Duke MMS Student Blog

As I took classes at Fuqua, I realized there were so many areas of business I had never considered going into.

As a result of the pandemic, MMS: DKU graduates of the Class of 2022 navigated virtual courses and the uncertainty of global conditions, but also experienced record-breaking job success.

When I went back to Kunshan and started my spring semester at DKU, it felt familiar and strange at the same time.

I chose Fuqua’s Master of Management Studies: Duke Kunshan University program for its team-emphasis culture.

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.

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.

Completing your MMS application can be a daunting task—but luckily, this blog is a great place to come for help.

You want to make the most of your application so that you can join Team Fuqua, and I’m here to help guide you on how. First things first, it’s important to realize that Fuqua takes a very holistic approach to its admissions process.

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.

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.