Duke Weekend Executive MBA Student Blog

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

It’s amazing how life can change so quickly. A little over a year ago, I had started my application to the Weekend Executive MBA program, not thinking I had any chance of getting into Fuqua.

I first attended Fuqua Around the World, the annual global networking and social event, back in 2016 when I was an admitted student. It exceeded my expectations.

Many decide to go back to school after realizing that in order to grow their careers in the long term, they need to make drastic changes today—develop new skills, grow their network and gain exposure to potential employers.