Duke Weekend Executive MBA Student Blog

It wasn’t until I came to Fuqua, that I understood there was one more stage we should be striving to achieve, one of interdependence.

I was in the middle of the Weekend Executive MBA program and realized that walking into first-term courses like financial accounting reminded me of the uncertainty at the starting line of a race.

The greatest strength of the Weekend Executive MBA program is what you can gain from really getting to know your classmates. Here’s how I recommend tapping into the power of that network.

We brainstormed ideas on how we could have an event to tell the African story and what it takes to do business on the continent.

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.

During my time in the 22-month program, I have gained invaluable insights into finance, operations, managerial accounting, entrepreneurship, and business strategy.

As a member of Fuqua's Executive MBA interview team, I want to help you put your best foot forward in your admissions interview and assure you that it doesn't have to be intimidating!

Did you know there’s a chance your company might help pay for your MBA?

I pursued my MBA with an ambition to grow as a strategy manager by building and expanding intelligent services around smart devices and business models.

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