Duke MQM Student Blog

The Fuqua Quantitative Management Programs Data Competition motivated us to find new applications for machine learning and data analysis in a field that we’re deeply passionate about: sports.

Whether it was a teammate patiently explaining Python syntax for the fourth time or a professor turning complex math into something funny and digestible, I always felt supported.

Fuqua was the ideal choice because I developed both business knowledge and analytics expertise in the program.

When I transitioned to Duke to pursue my master’s degree at Fuqua, I was unsure how to stay connected to the sport that had been such a significant part of my life.

The opportunity to attend a NASCAR race confirmed my passion and career ambitions, and as I embark on my career search, I feel confident that motorsports is where I belong.

As I reflect on my capstone experience, I'm grateful for the challenges we faced.

"Should we build this?" is more than just a question; it's a way of thinking.

I’m not sure if I want to start an entirely new career or if I would instead be happy working in a data analysis position in the automotive industry. My time in South Korea will be a good moment to thoroughly think about my possible choices.

At times when I believed I was failing, I was actually growing, learning, and understanding.