Program Spotlight: Full-Time MBA
Tuition
77,925
Duration
22
months
Class Size
385
Intakes
August
Language
English
Avg. Work Exp.
6.1 yrs
Avg. Salary
135,935
International
Students
Students
47%
Woman
45%
Duke University Fuqua School of Business
100 Fuqua Drive
Box 90120
Durham, NC 27708-0120 / United States
Box 90120
Durham, NC 27708-0120 / United States
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Programs at Duke - Fuqua
Daytime MBA
Duration
22 months
Language
English
Tuition
77,925
Intakes
August
Class Size
385
Avg. Work Exp (years)
6.1
Avg. Salary
135,935
Concentrations
- Decision Sciences
- Energy and Environment
- Energy Finance
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Finance (3 options available)
- Financial Analysis / Accounting
- FinTech (Financial Technology)
- Leadership and Ethics
- Management
- Marketing (2 options available)
- Operations Management
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Strategy
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 22 months.
Placement Industries
Consulting 32%, Technology 27%, Financial Services 17%, Health Care / Pharmaceuticals 10%, Investment Banking 10%Placement Functions
Consulting 33%, Finance 19%, General Management 18%, Marketing 14%
Accelerated Daytime MBA
Duration
10 months
Language
English
Tuition
100,000
Intakes
July
Class Size
385
Avg. Work Exp (years)
6.1
Avg. Salary
125,000
Concentrations
- Decision Sciences
- Energy and Environment
- Energy Finance
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Finance (3 options available)
- Financial Analysis / Accounting
- FinTech (Financial Technology)
- Leadership and Ethics
- Management
- Marketing (2 options available)
- Operations Management
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Strategy
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 10 months.
Global Executive MBA
Duration
21 months
Language
English
Tuition
166,900
Intakes
July
Avg. Work Exp (years)
12.0
Concentrations
- Energy and environment
- Entrepreneurship and innovation
- Finance
- Marketing
- Strategy
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 21 months.
- Class size is 60 to 70 students.
- Program includes a mix of local and international residencies, with period of remote learning in-between.
Weekend Executive MBA
Duration
22 months
Language
English
Tuition
163,300
Intakes
June
Avg. Work Exp (years)
11.0
Concentrations
- Energy and environment
- Entrepreneurship and innovation
- Finance
- Marketing
- Strategy
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 22 months.
- Coursework consists of monthly 3-day residencies.
- Class size is 180-195 students.
JD / MBA
Duration
48 months
Language
English
Intakes
July
Concentrations
- Decision Sciences
- Energy and Environment
- Energy Finance
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Finance (3 options available)
- Financial Analysis / Accounting
- FinTech (Financial Technology)
- Leadership and Ethics
- Management
- Marketing (2 options available)
- Operations Management
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Strategy
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 42 months.
MD / MBA
Duration
60 months
Language
English
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Health Sector Management (HSM)
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 60 months.
MEM / MBA
Duration
36 months
Language
English
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Decision Sciences
- Energy and Environment
- Energy Finance
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Finance (3 options available)
- Financial Analysis / Accounting
- FinTech (Financial Technology)
- Leadership and Ethics
- Management
- Marketing (2 options available)
- Operations Management
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Strategy
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 36 months.
- Students have the option to complete up to two concentrations, two certificates or a combination of both.
MF / MBA
Duration
36 months
Language
English
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Decision Sciences
- Energy and Environment
- Energy Finance
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Finance (3 options available)
- Financial Analysis / Accounting
- FinTech (Financial Technology)
- Leadership and Ethics
- Management
- Marketing (2 options available)
- Operations Management
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Strategy
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 36 months.
- Students have the option to complete up to two concentrations, two certificates or a combination of both.
MPP / MBA
Duration
36 months
Language
English
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Decision Sciences
- Energy and Environment
- Energy Finance
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Finance (3 options available)
- Financial Analysis / Accounting
- FinTech (Financial Technology)
- Leadership and Ethics
- Management
- Marketing (2 options available)
- Operations Management
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Strategy
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 36 months.
Rankings
Ranked
Listed in
6
Economist MBA 2022
11
FT Global MBA 2023
14
Bloomberg BusinessWeek US 2023-24
14
FT Global MBA 2024
15
Bloomberg BusinessWeek US 2021-22
52
FT EMBA 2022
- Top 10 MBAs for Fintech
- Top 10 Feeder Schools for the Top Tech Companies
- Top Schools for Healthcare
- Top STEM MBAs
- Top Schools for Energy
- Top 10 MBAs for Social or Environmental Impact
- Top Schools for Accounting or Taxation
- Top MBAs for Veterans
- Top MBAs for full-ride scholarships
- Top MBAs in the US
- Top 10 MBAs for Scholarships
Ranked
6
Economist MBA 2022
11
FT Global MBA 2023
14
Bloomberg BusinessWeek US 2023-24
14
FT Global MBA 2024
15
Bloomberg BusinessWeek US 2021-22
52
FT EMBA 2022
Listed in
- Top 10 MBAs for Fintech
- Top 10 Feeder Schools for the Top Tech Companies
- Top Schools for Healthcare
- Top STEM MBAs
- Top Schools for Energy
- Top 10 MBAs for Social or Environmental Impact
- Top Schools for Accounting or Taxation
- Top MBAs for Veterans
- Top MBAs for full-ride scholarships
- Top MBAs in the US
- Top 10 MBAs for Scholarships
Scholarships
School Discussions
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School Discussions
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Best School for a JD/MBA Dual Degree?
ringo dc
started Nov 03, 2024 |
StuartHE
replied Nov 3
Law
Curious to get the opinion from the board: what are some good options for those seeking a JD/MBA dual degree program? I'm looking at the following US schools:
NYU (both Stern and the school of law are well-regarded.)
American University/Kogod (it would be nice to be able to stay in DC and evolve my...
Best School for a JD/MBA Dual Degree?
ringo dc
started Nov 03, 2024 |
StuartHE
replied Nov 3
Law
10
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3986
Views
Curious to get the opinion from the board: what are some good options for those seeking a JD/MBA dual degree program? I'm looking at the following US schools:
NYU (both Stern and the school of law are well-regarded.)
American University/Kogod (it would be nice to be able to stay in DC and evolve my...
10
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477
Views
Warwick MBA vs Duke MEM vs TIAS MBA vs CBS MBA
Krishna Acharya
started Feb 18, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Feb 18
I am at the final stage of selecting the right Master's program to propel my career transition into product management roles within tech giants like MAANG or management consultancy positions in MBB or Big 4 firms. I intend to settle/ immigrate from India to a Western/ developed country post-MBA and...
Warwick MBA vs Duke MEM vs TIAS MBA vs CBS MBA
Krishna Acharya
started Feb 18, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Feb 18
10
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477
Views
I am at the final stage of selecting the right Master's program to propel my career transition into product management roles within tech giants like MAANG or management consultancy positions in MBB or Big 4 firms. I intend to settle/ immigrate from India to a Western/ developed country post-MBA and...

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GMAT Tiers - strong schools for your GMAT
Duncan
started Dec 23, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Dec 23
Application
GMAT
[Updated. Fifth Tier added in 2015].
If you apply for a school where your GMAT is equal to, or higher than, the average you stand a better chance of admission than at schools where your GMAT is below average. The GMAT isn't the only factor for business schools: if you have an unusual or desirable b...

GMAT Tiers - strong schools for your GMAT
Duncan
started Dec 23, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Dec 23
Application
GMAT
189
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133073
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[Updated. Fifth Tier added in 2015].
If you apply for a school where your GMAT is equal to, or higher than, the average you stand a better chance of admission than at schools where your GMAT is below average. The GMAT isn't the only factor for business schools: if you have an unusual or desirable b...
1
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228
Views
Cronell ($$$$) vs Duke Fuqua ($$) for Entrepreneurship
soul202
started Jun 11, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Jun 11
WOuld any of these two particularly stand out, or is it more a matter of personal preference, given their standings? I'm highly undecided
Cronell ($$$$) vs Duke Fuqua ($$) for Entrepreneurship
soul202
started Jun 11, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Jun 11
1
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228
Views
WOuld any of these two particularly stand out, or is it more a matter of personal preference, given their standings? I'm highly undecided
1
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1069
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Backup Work Visa Option for International Students
MKennedy
started May 07, 2022 |
StuartHE
replied May 7
Visa Issues
Post-MBA Careers
Starting May 2022, UK government is giving 2 year work visas for everyone graduating with a bachelors or masters (including MBA) degree from the following universities:
Just another potential option if you miss out on the H1B or don't want to go through that hassle.
https://www.gov.uk/government/p...
Backup Work Visa Option for International Students
MKennedy
started May 07, 2022 |
StuartHE
replied May 7
Visa Issues
Post-MBA Careers
1
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1069
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Starting May 2022, UK government is giving 2 year work visas for everyone graduating with a bachelors or masters (including MBA) degree from the following universities:
Just another potential option if you miss out on the H1B or don't want to go through that hassle.
https://www.gov.uk/government/p...
5
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705
Views
US MBA for Foreigners- Please Chance Me
AP114
started Mar 03, 2022 |
StuartHE
replied Mar 3
Application
Hi!
I'm South American (think Uruguay/Chile/Brazil/Argentina) with an LLB from my country and currently pursuing an MSc in Finance from my country, too.
Work:
I have 2 years of experience as junior associate in a Top National Law Firm and want to break in US IB by doing an MBA. I also worked nine...
US MBA for Foreigners- Please Chance Me
AP114
started Mar 03, 2022 |
StuartHE
replied Mar 3
Application
5
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705
Views
Hi!
I'm South American (think Uruguay/Chile/Brazil/Argentina) with an LLB from my country and currently pursuing an MSc in Finance from my country, too.
Work:
I have 2 years of experience as junior associate in a Top National Law Firm and want to break in US IB by doing an MBA. I also worked nine...
7
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900
Views
MBA UK OR USA?
AP114
started Oct 03, 2021 |
Duncan
replied Oct 3
Application
Hi!
I want to do a one-year MBA by I don’t know wich would be the best option for me. I’m a Latin American lawyer who wants to do a swicht in his career to finance/consulting or running his own business. I’m also interested in Technology.
I’m inclined to do my MBA in the UK but I’m not sure if it w...
MBA UK OR USA?
AP114
started Oct 03, 2021 |
Duncan
replied Oct 3
Application
7
Replies
900
Views
Hi!
I want to do a one-year MBA by I don’t know wich would be the best option for me. I’m a Latin American lawyer who wants to do a swicht in his career to finance/consulting or running his own business. I’m also interested in Technology.
I’m inclined to do my MBA in the UK but I’m not sure if it w...
9
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7344
Views
Is there any good full time EMBA
WhichMBA
started Jul 27, 2021 |
aslamo
replied Jul 27
Executive MBA (EMBA)
I have been going through FINDMBA posts for many months , it's one of the real world and nearly TRUE and very candid feedback and information regarding various Business schools. Above is my opinion only nothing against any one , so Pls don't jump up and down if you disagree with me..)
Now coming my...
Is there any good full time EMBA
WhichMBA
started Jul 27, 2021 |
aslamo
replied Jul 27
Executive MBA (EMBA)
9
Replies
7344
Views
I have been going through FINDMBA posts for many months , it's one of the real world and nearly TRUE and very candid feedback and information regarding various Business schools. Above is my opinion only nothing against any one , so Pls don't jump up and down if you disagree with me..)
Now coming my...
5
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2123
Views
Tuck vs. Fuqua - thoughts?
grandwizzzz
started Jun 18, 2020 |
grandwizzzz
replied Jun 18
I'm currently holding offers for both Tuck and Fuqua (well, and Ross but I'm less interested...)
Basically: Tuck is giving me $12k, no scholarship offer from Fuqua.
I hold US permanent residency so post degree visa is not a concern.
Aiming for Big Tech (Amazon, Apple, Google, along these lines....
Tuck vs. Fuqua - thoughts?
grandwizzzz
started Jun 18, 2020 |
grandwizzzz
replied Jun 18
5
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2123
Views
I'm currently holding offers for both Tuck and Fuqua (well, and Ross but I'm less interested...)
Basically: Tuck is giving me $12k, no scholarship offer from Fuqua.
I hold US permanent residency so post degree visa is not a concern.
Aiming for Big Tech (Amazon, Apple, Google, along these lines....
3
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327
Views
Should I apply now for 2020?
noname2020
started Apr 07, 2020 |
noname2020
replied Apr 7
Application
Hello all!
I was initially planning on applying for MBA programs to start next year (fall 2021). I'm on track to get a promotion this summer so I wanted to have another year of work experience (I have 4 years now) plus a better title to apply for decent schools (Darden, Fuqua, maybe Columbia) next...
Should I apply now for 2020?
noname2020
started Apr 07, 2020 |
noname2020
replied Apr 7
Application
3
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327
Views
Hello all!
I was initially planning on applying for MBA programs to start next year (fall 2021). I'm on track to get a promotion this summer so I wanted to have another year of work experience (I have 4 years now) plus a better title to apply for decent schools (Darden, Fuqua, maybe Columbia) next...
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