Does Work-Life Balance Exist During an Executive MBA? August 14, 2020 - - In April 2019 I moved with my wife and two kids from Trinidad and Tobago to the U.S. That May I enrolled in Fuqua's Global Executive MBA program. In June my partner and I found out that she was pregnant and we would have our third child in February of 2020. It sounds like a recipe for disaster, and many of my friends, colleagues, and family told me that something had to give. Here’s my story about how I got through all that—plus another move during the program, this time to Europe—and some tips for how others in similar situations… ...Read MoreFEATURED POSTS
How Our Career Management Center Works with Students - In the Career Management Center (CMC), we know that each student’s career journey is different, including the reasons that led to the selection of the Global Executive MBA program. Therefore we offer a variety of career-related programs and services
Lessons I’ve Learned as an International Student - I’ve always wanted to push my limits and stretch my boundaries while staying true to my values. Fuqua turned out to be a perfect platform for me to do just thatWas the Duke MBA Worth It? Posted in: Alumni Perspective
Was the Duke MBA Worth It? - Yes, and not just for the reasons you think. Going beyond business, it taught me some surprising life lessonsLATEST POSTS
Making the Most of MBA Team Meetings July 24, 2020 - - Meetings are absolutely vital to connecting with your Duke MBA team and tackling projects and assignments. However, the tendency is to overuse meetings and create them when they're not necessary. The guidelines below will help you have effective team meetings and keep everyone concretely on-task and driving towards their MBA goals.
How to Stay Ahead in an Executive MBA Program February 5, 2020 - - Working a full-time job, working with your team, managing personal responsibilities, and getting an MBA at the same time is not for the weak-hearted. It takes grit and resilience to get through an executive MBA program—but the right mechanisms, habits, and tools are the key differentiators between success and failure.
Why I Chose to Start an MBA October 8, 2019 - - Why do an MBA? What's in it for me? What can I get out of it? These were questions I asked myself before I started the Global Executive MBA program at Fuqua in 2017
Tips for Success During Distance Learning Periods September 23, 2019 - - 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 homes
A Thank You Letter to the Program July 29, 2019 - - Dear Global Executive MBA Program: Now that I'm a few months past graduation and have had some time to reflect, I wanted to take a few minutes to express my gratitude and heartfelt appreciation for everything you’ve done for me
