Duke Weekend Executive MBA Student Blog

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.

I remember a few years ago when I began considering this process, I had no women colleagues who had even considered pursuing an MBA.

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.

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

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

I attended an open house and fell in love with the curriculum and warmth of the school community which motivated me to apply