Duke Weekend Executive MBA Student Blog

Stepping foot onto the Duke campus for the first time is awe-inspiring. Even though we’re only there for the weekends, visiting such a beautiful and historic campus still leaves an impression on you.

I had the opportunity to be surrounded by people who had incredible minds while advancing my education.

Fraternities and sororities are a great way for undergraduate students to enter new social circles and establish lifelong networks.

I sought out Fuqua’s Weekend Executive MBA program because it was the best fit for where I currently am in my career. 

As I near the twilight of my time at Fuqua, I can attest to the life-changing experience that only the Weekend Executive MBA learning journey can provide.

When reflecting on my career as a woman of color (WoC), a feeling to continue to aim for excellence became increasingly stronger as I added more experience to my resume, and I knew I wanted change.

Let me tell you the best time to answer this question. Hint—it’s not in the middle of Term 2 when you’re having your second breakdown of the week over Managerial Accounting.

As I started to think about an Executive MBA program that would be the best fit for me, I knew I wanted an opportunity for connections with others.

Everyone’s journey to the MBA is different. There are dozens of factors each candidate should consider.

As an MBA student at Fuqua, you will quickly become familiar with case-based learning