Duke Global Executive MBA Student Blog
Fuqua Global Executive MBA student perspectiveWork + Life + School
What’s Different in Our Application
Our goal every year is to streamline the application process while still ensuring ample opportunities for applicants to highlight their unique strengths, skills, and experiences.
My Career Path to the Technology Industry
This is the story of how I changed my career trajectory from oil and gas operations to technology product management.
The Work-Life-School Balance at Fuqua
I was quite confident that I was going to absolutely crush balancing the rigors of a fast-paced job, a Global Executive MBA program, all while being a husband and a new dad.
Experiencing Life as a Student Before You Enroll
You’ve done your research – attended information sessions, connected with Fuqua’s admissions team, and perhaps even some students and alumni. Now you can experience life as a student.
Popular Posts
Why an Executive MBA and Why Duke?
If you’re still deciding whether to get an MBA, ask yourself: What do I want to get out of it? Is the timing right for me? Is the school right for me?
3 Key Learnings from the Program
As my MBA journey recently came to a close, I got to reflect on my time with Fuqua. After traveling in four different continents with my cohort of more than 110 classmates, I continue to feel convinced that the experience has been a transformational one for both my personal and professional growth
The Work-Life-School Balance at Fuqua
I was quite confident that I was going to absolutely crush balancing the rigors of a fast-paced job, a Global Executive MBA program, all while being a husband and a new dad.
Does Work-Life Balance Exist During an Executive MBA?
Here’s my story and some tips for how others in similar situations can achieve work-life balance.
Learning at the Next Level
Experiences that develop diverse skills and relationships
Gender Parity in an MBA: An Empowering Environment
Our Global Executive MBA Class of 2020 represented the highest ratio of women in any previous GEMBA class at Fuqua.
Learning New Ways To Be ‘Leaders of Consequence’ in a Global Environment
When I entered the Global Executive MBA program at Duke, I was looking for an opportunity to be challenged and better equipped for this rapidly-evolving industry, but the experience has provided so much more than that.
Making the Most of MBA Team Meetings
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.