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MQM Class of 2022 Sets New Bar in Career Outcomes
Aided by a job market favoring job-seekers, 2022 was the best year yet in terms of employment outcomes for MQM students.

Gaining Consulting Experience Through DISI
DISI is an organization, open to all graduate students across the professional schools at Duke, that provides pro bono consulting services to non-profits in Durham and nearby communities.

How I Secured My First Job in Tech
Now four terms into MQM, I’m excited to share that I secured my first job in tech, and I wanted to share my experience and some tips on how I got to this point!

Thriving in the Startup Space
The MQM program equipped me with the skills necessary to hold my own in a fast-paced, results-oriented work culture.
Popular Posts

Why I Enrolled in MQM
Why did I decide to enroll at Duke University? My answer is simple.
Examples of How to Approach the 25 Random Things Essay
The MQM application can appear to be a very challenging task at first. But with a little help from this blog, hopefully you'll be off to a great start.
The Tradition of Fuqua Friday Explained
I knew the words Fuqua and Friday, but separately, not as a term “Fuqua Friday.”
MQM Career Data Shows Students in Demand
The 2020 MQM program career report showed success, similar to past years. This was a victory given pandemic-related declines in hiring.
Get to Know Us Better
Advice and insights to help you through the admissions process

Admissions Advice from a Student Ambassador
Here are some common topics that I've been asked about during my time as an admissions ambassador.

How to Demonstrate Academic Readiness in Your Application
The first questions most prospective students ask are related to their academic readiness. So I’d like to share some tips that will help you prepare for applying to and attending business school.

How to Connect with Admissions
As a prospective student, it is important to connect with admissions and to be in touch with our department throughout your whole application process
At Home at Fuqua
People from around the world, thriving in an environment with differing viewpoints

Pushing Myself Athletically and Building Relationships Across Duke
Before coming to Fuqua, I trained with a triathlon team in my home country of Mexico, and I wanted to continue being active in the sport while living in Durham.

4 Ways You Can Maximize Your Time at Fuqua
I really wanted to make the most out of what’s come to feel like a wonderful pitstop on my career journey.

Team Fuqua is Here in a Time of Need
When I looked into what Team Fuqua meant, I saw that it was described as a whole that values strong friendship, places great importance on collaboration, and is ready to support each other at all times.