Duke Weekend Executive MBA Student Blog

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

Having just completed the 22-month program, I can now say that the journey was worth it, and I know I have gained a support system for life.

This year, my Weekend Executive MBA classmates and I traveled to South Africa, and this trip was nothing short of amazing.

I am sharing two stories with the hopes that one of them will resonate with you and help you reflect on your own journey.

When I decided to go back to school for my MBA, I had three goals: improve my leadership skills, expand my knowledge of business, and meet new people.

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.

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 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.

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