Thinking about going back to school in the same rigorous academic environment as our full-time MBA program with the same world-renowned professors can be daunting.  Our students get it. Here, in their own words, they explain the juggle—making an executive MBA work, while working full-time.  

Classroom insights, immediate impact

My Fuqua Learnings are Already Helping Me at Work (WEMBA)

My Fuqua Learnings are Already Helping Me at WorkA woman wearing a shirt with the word Fuqua on it; Fuqua Learnings
My Fuqua Learnings are Already Helping Me at Work
I sought out Fuqua’s Weekend Executive MBA program because it was the best fit for where I currently am in my career. read more ❯

Following My Curiosity to Business School (WEMBA)

Following My Curiosity to Business School
Following My Curiosity to Business School
Having just completed the 22-month program, I can now say that the journey was worth it, and I know I have gained a support system for life.read more ❯

Applying My Leadership Learnings in Real-Time at IBM (GEMBA)

Applying My Leadership Learnings in Real-Time at IBMJamal giving a speech on the graduation ceremony stage
Applying My Leadership Learnings in Real-Time at IBM
Applying what I learned in the program, in real-time in my professional role at IBM, paid huge dividends for me and my career.read more ❯

A team of peer support

A Priceless Experience Beyond the Classroom (WEMBA)

A Priceless Experience Beyond the Classroomthe four students holding up a novelty check for $20,000 for placing second in the case competition that gave them a learning experience beyond the classroom
A Priceless Experience Beyond the Classroom
Fuqua students have the opportunity to participate in memorable extracurricular activities that build upon the coursework and leadership skills that we learn here. Case competitions are one such exampleread more ❯

Tips for Success During Distance Learning Periods (GEMBA)

Tips for Success During Distance Learning PeriodsChristina at an outdoor table with laptop working on distance learning assignments
Tips for Success During Distance Learning Periods
For two weeks every quarter, Global Executive MBA students jet off to an international location and learn. But what about those remaining 10 weeks a quarter when we are learning from our respective homesread more ❯

Building a Lifetime Network of Colleagues and Friends (WEMBA)

Building a Lifetime Network of Colleagues and FriendsA screen shot of a computer with five people on a Zoom; lifetime network
Building a Lifetime Network of Colleagues and Friends
As I started to think about an Executive MBA program that would be the best fit for me, I knew I wanted an opportunity for connections with others.read more ❯

Real-world experience beyond your job

Our Consulting Project: Applying MBA Skills Outside the Classroom (WEMBA)

Our Consulting Project: Applying MBA Skills Outside the ClassroomFive members of the consulting team posing for a group photo
Our Consulting Project: Applying MBA Skills Outside the Classroom
Earlier this year, I participated in the Fuqua Client Consulting Practicum (FCCP), a hands-on, team-based consulting projectread more ❯

My FCCP Experience: Consulting, Leadership, Teamwork, and Helping Children (GEMBA)

My FCCP Experience: Consulting, Leadership, Teamwork, and Helping Childrenthe four students that made up Steve's consulting team
My FCCP Experience: Consulting, Leadership, Teamwork, and Helping Children
The Fuqua Client Consulting Practicum (FCCP), a hallmark program at our business school, is an experiential learning opportunity where students work on a team to solve a real-world problem with a client. Being a firm believer of the “learn by doing” principle, I applied for the program as soon as the application went liveread more ❯

My Experiential Learning Opportunity in South Africa (WEMBA)

My Experiential Learning Opportunity in South AfricaExecutive MBA students pose for photo and Duke Fuqua flag after hiking Table Mountain while on GATE trip to South Africa
My Experiential Learning Opportunity in South Africa
This year, my Weekend Executive MBA classmates and I traveled to South Africa, and this trip was nothing short of amazing. read more ❯