Duke Weekend Executive MBA Student Blog

Being in a learning environment surrounded by brilliant people is refreshing and inspiring.

Fuqua’s signature essay prompt asks applicants to list 10 things about themselves, big or small, that make them who they are.

Once a month, I get to switch gears from professional to student, and I do that on the drive to Durham for residencies.

A career pivot is a big decision and takes time and investment, but it is possible!

So, you want to know what it’s like getting an Executive MBA from a top business school, navigating a career pivot, juggling family and friends, all while growing an entire human being in one’s belly?

This project was an opportunity to deepen the relationship with our peers and the relationship with the community, but it is also an opportunity to deepen the relationship with the institution and future generations of students.

Altogether, we raised more than $4,000 to fund the Rise Against Hunger meal kits.

There’s a time and a place to just do the logical thing, but we should also pay attention to what lights us up.

Embarking on the Weekend Executive MBA program after a remarkably swift admissions experience was undeniably exhilarating.

Our goal every year is to streamline the application process while still ensuring ample opportunities for applicants to highlight their unique strengths, skills, and experiences.