Duke Weekend Executive MBA Student Blog

There was I time where I doubted whether I was smart or important enough to even have a place at Fuqua. I became my own barrier to success, and I know I’m not alone in that.

I had built a strong career in tech, an industry that often downplays the need for an MBA. I had learned how to navigate ambiguity, how to drive results, and how to lead. But something was missing.

Team Fuqua challenges me professionally, and academically every day, while providing a support system with the ultimate goal of creating better leaders.

As happens in life, you start with a clear picture of what direction you wish to take, and then one slight detour leads to another until you find yourself somewhere you never imagined.

Not only do we experience the power of teams as we progress through our classes, but we work in teams to accomplish our extracurricular goals as well.

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.