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The Capstone Experience: An Unforgettable Visit With Our Client, MasterCraft
None of us imagined being invited to our client’s headquarters after our capstone project. Yet there we were, marveling at the array of MasterCraft boats.
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Four Important Questions To Ask Before Building a Machine Learning Model
"Should we build this?" is more than just a question; it's a way of thinking.
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What is ‘Business, Communication, and Culture’?
The Business, Communication, and Culture (BCC) program was designed to take the guesswork out of the adjustment period and equip our students with the confidence they need for a strong start.
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Embracing Failure on My Mission to Understand Programming Languages
At times when I believed I was failing, I was actually growing, learning, and understanding.
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How MQM Helped Me Navigate a Tough Job Market
While navigating the job market after graduation, I stumbled upon some cool strategies I gained from MQM that totally flipped the job-hunting game.
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Swimming with Sharks and Dolphins: What I Learned from Namita Thapar’s Campus Visit
As the summer term at Fuqua started and the halls started buzzing with faces old and new, my classmates and I were treated to a captivating guest speaker: Namita Thapar.
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MQM to Accelerated MBA: Why I Returned to Fuqua
It is evident to me that returning to Fuqua feels like coming back to a second home—a place where I am known, valued, and supported.
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Why I Decided to Pursue a Business Analytics Degree in the U.S.
I can say that this master's degree has made a profound impact on my career aspirations.
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An International Student’s Journey: My Transformative 10 Months at Fuqua
It feels like only yesterday that I stepped into the world of Duke's MQM program, yet it’s astounding how much I have grown since then.
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How We Support Students in Their Leadership Growth
Within the MQM program, students have the chance to work on their leadership skills in a variety of ways, both through formal and informal leadership opportunities.