Duke University - Fuqua School of Business（Duke MBA）
Duke University - Fuqua School of Business（Duke MBA）
Program
・Term ：2 years
・Starting month: August
・Hands-on experience with GATE, FCCP, and many other learning opportunities outside the U.S., including exchange programs!
・"Team Fuqua" is the motto, and group work is required in every class!
・Health Sector Management (HSM), a program with a long history of healthcare-specific curriculum and hands-on project experience! (The MBA collaborates with the nationally recognized Duke University hospital/Medical school to offer classes!)
・Six great Electives including Strategy Implementation, Decision Models, Entrepreneurial Finance and more!
Class profile（2022）
・Number of students: 408
・Average age : 29 years old
・Average working experience: 5.6 years
・International students : 38%
・Women：46%
Requirements
■ Extra GMAT, GRE, and EA details：
・There is no minimum test score requirement.
・We accept scores up to 5 years ago
■ Admission system test codes：
・GMAT/EA: Duke program code Q13-N5-32
・GRE: Duke program code 5156, and the 4201 Business Administration and Management Department name on your GRE exam
＊No TOEFL or other scores are required!
＊GMAT, resume, and essay preparation are important!
Why Duke Fuqua MBA？
・Consistently ranked around 10th in the MBA rankings, one of the top business schools in the world!
・So famous in the U.S. that it's called the Harvard of the East, the Stanford of the West, and the Duke of the South!
・As one of the leading universities in the U.S., it counts as an Ivy Plus, Hidden Ivy!
・Healthcare system is very popular!
・A traditional and comprehensive program, renowned in every area for its balanced curriculum!
・Teamwork oriented, group work oriented, practical classes!
・Taking advantage of being a comprehensive university, there are plenty of opportunities to interact with other fields outside of the MBA, such as political economy events, engineering events, etc.!
・North Carolina has a temperate climate, lots of nature, and is easy to live with! Moderately rural in the southern part of the U.S., friendly atmosphere, international student friendly!
・The cost of living, especially rent, is about half of what it would cost me for my personal expenses!
Post MBA（2022）
・Employment rate within 3 months of graduation: 95%
・Salaries are 1.82x what they were right after graduation, and 2.48x what they were before enrollment three years later! (on average)
・35% of graduates go into consulting, 21% into management, and 20% into finance! (Management ratio is astonishingly high!)
・9,600 strong network of alumni to help you find a job! (Alumni events galore!)
・If you're looking to work in the healthcare industry, Duke is the place to be!
・3 years of OPT available in STEM! And you'll have a better chance of getting a job in the U.S.!
Application Process
●Do your research：
Talk to family, friends, and mentors. Visit our campus and attend a recruiting event, and then decide whether this program is right for you.
Review the online application and deadlines. Consider important aspects of the timeline, including:
・When to apply if you’re an international student
・When to schedule your interview
・When you’ll receive a decision
・When your non-refundable tuition deposits are due
・When to start the visa process if required
●Submit your application：
Ensure that your application is complete, including your resume, essays, letters of recommendation, transcripts, and application fee. You can view your application status by logging into your student portal.
●Interview：
There are two types of interviews for admission to Fuqua: those done during the Open Interview Period, and interviews by invitation (which includes interviews conducted during our invitation-only diversity weekends). Depending on when you apply and interview, you may also want to schedule your campus visit activities at the same time.
●Receive a decision：
You’ll be notified via email of your admission decision on the decision date for the round in which you apply.
To reserve your place in the class, you must submit:
Two non-refundable tuition deposits, one following the round in which you were admitted, and a second in June prior to the start of the program
Official test scores sent directly from the testing agency
Official transcripts sent directly from the institution/s you attended
Your non-refundable deposits can only be made in the following ways: credit card, personal check, money order, e-check, or wire transfer. Please plan accordingly so you don't miss the deposit deadlines.
●Visit Fuqua：
The best way to learn about Fuqua and the Daytime MBA program is by experiencing it firsthand. We encourage you to take part in our campus visit program and Blue Devil Weekend (for admitted students). Visiting campus, either in person or virtually, will not only provide insight to inform your final decision to join the program, but will also provide you with information on transitioning to the Durham area.
●Access our incoming student website：
Shortly after admission, you will receive access to our incoming student website. This will be your main source of information, helping you more fully understand our community and our expectations and giving you a better idea of what it will be like to be a full-time MBA student at Duke.
Here you’ll find all the information you'll need to transition into your new academic life:
・Program announcements
・Technical and computer information
・Academic assignments to prepare to return to school
・Relocation information
・Classmate information
●Apply for a visa：
If applicable, visa application information will be included in your student portal along with specific deadlines for submission. Visa processing can take up to several months to complete, so it is critical you apply in Early Action, Round 1, or Round 2 to ensure that you are able to join the program on time.
About Essay, and Resume
■ Instructions for all written submissions：
・Responses should use 1.5-line spacing and a font size no smaller than 10-point.
・Do not repeat the question in the document you upload with your application as this will cause the essay to be flagged for plagiarism.
・Respond fully and concisely.
・Length requirements vary by question and are detailed below.
・Responses must be completed before submitting your application.
・All essays are scanned using plagiarism detection software. Expressing your ideas by using verbiage from existing sources, including websites and other applicants' essays or materials, or having someone else compose your essays, without properly crediting those sources constitutes an act of plagiarism. ・・Plagiarism, an act of theft and fraud, is considered a cheating violation within the Honor Code and will result in an application denial. Note: if you have worked with a consultant to complete your application materials, please ensure that the Honor Code policy is discussed and yours essays will not be shared with other potential applicants.
■ Required short-answer essay question：
Instructions: Answer the following question in 100 words.
①What are your post-MBA career goals? Share with us your first-choice career plan and your alternate plan.
■ First required essay: 25 random things about yourself：
The 'Team Fuqua' spirit and community is one of the things that sets the MBA experience apart, and it is a concept that extends beyond the student body to include faculty, staff, and administration. Please share with us “25 Random Things” about you. The Admissions Committee wants to get to know YOU - beyond the professional and academic achievements listed in your resume and transcript. Share with us important life experiences, your hobbies, achievements, fun facts, or anything that helps us understand what makes you who you are.
Your list will be limited to 2 pages (750 words maximum). Please present your response in list form, numbered 1 to 25. Some points may be brief, while others may be longer.
■ Second required essay: The Fuqua community and you：
②Fuqua prides itself on cultivating a culture of engagement. Our students enjoy a wide range of student-led organizations that provide opportunities for leadership development and personal fulfillment, as well as an outlet for contributing to society. Our student-led government, clubs, centers, and events are an integral part of the student culture and to the development of leaders. Based on your understanding of the Fuqua culture, what are 3 ways you expect to contribute at Fuqua?
Your response will be limited to 1 page (500 words maximum).
■ Optional essay: Tell us more：
If you feel there are circumstances of which the admissions committee should be aware, please explain them here (e.g. unexplained gaps in work, choice of recommenders, inconsistent or questionable academic performance). Note that you should NOT upload additional essays nor additional recommendations in this area. The Optional Information section is intended to provide the admissions committee with insight into your circumstances only.
Your response will be limited to 1 page (500 words maximum).
●1-Page Business Resume：
Submit your required one-page resume electronically within the online application system. For employment and volunteer positions, include the location, title, date, and responsibilities, starting with your most recent position. The education section should include dates of attendance and degrees received.
Your resume can include:
・Full-time employment
・Volunteer work
・Internships
・Part-time work experience
・Education
Deadline
Early Action：Sept. 7, 2022
Round 1: Sept. 26, 2022
Round 2: Jan. 5, 2023
Round 3: Mar. 28, 2023
Disicision
Early Action：Sept. 22, 2022
Round 1: Oct. 26, 2022
Round 2: Feb. 1, 2023
Round 3: Apr. 12, 2023
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