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.

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

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.

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.

While navigating the job market after graduation, I stumbled upon some cool strategies I gained from MQM that totally flipped the job-hunting game.

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.