Duke MQM Student Blog

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.

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.

I can say that this master's degree has made a profound impact on my career aspirations.

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.

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.

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.

As a student at Fuqua, I wanted to do something more for my classmates, something that would help bring us closer together and create long-lasting memories for everyone.

With only 10 months in the MQM program, you quickly learn to make every moment count.

As program director for MQM, I get asked about how the various academic tracks work—what are the differences and similarities and what that means for students. Here’s a breakdown.

Looking back, I gained a lot, not only from the program but from the entire experience of studying in a business school in a different country.