Duke Weekend Executive MBA Student Blog

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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.

When I showed up at Fuqua for the Weekend Executive program kickoff, I found parallels between running ultramarathons and pursuing my MBA.

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.

My experience here was absolutely amazing and I would like to share it with you.

Are you considering applying to the Weekend Executive MBA program? Here are three things to help you put together the most competitive application possible!