Duke Weekend Executive MBA Student Blog

Fuqua's team format has been an incredibly unique experiment for learning, leading, and organizing the workload we face as students.   

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.

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.

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.

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

Now that my admissions experience is in the rearview and my transition back to school is complete, I wanted to write about my experience in the Weekend Executive MBA Program at The Fuqua School of Business. Here are my reflections on the most relevant parts of the experience so far.

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.