The Duke MBA - Accelerated Daytime

Program Code: F-MBZ-MBA
Degree Designation: Master of Business Administration
Department: Fuqua School of Business
Website: fuqua.duke.edu/programs/accelerated-daytime-mba

Program Summary

Students with a strong foundation in business concepts and fundamentals, which they earned through either a one-year MBA, a Master in Management, a Master in Management Studies, a Master of Quantitative Management, or an equivalent graduate business master's program, from certain accredited universities can build on this prior knowledge with The Duke MBA—Accelerated Daytime program. Over 12 months, students immerse themselves in the electives and experiential learning opportunities that support their unique goals. Learning alongside a diverse group of peers, they develop a new way of working that draws out the strength in others and helps them grow into a new kind of business leader.

Concentrations

The Accelerated Daytime MBA program offers many opportunities to enrich one’s knowledge of business fundamentals. Students may choose to broaden their experience across multiple academic areas, or to earn concentration or certificate credentials in the one or two areas that will advance their career. Specialized concentrations provide the option to deepen their educational experience, so they are more fully prepared for the specific challenges of their career. While a concentration is not required, students may choose one in any of the major functional or topical areas—or both. It is a way to further refine the business and leadership skills students need to capture the hearts, minds, and hands of entire organizations.

Academic Requirements

• DECISION 616  - 2 credits

• FUQINTRD 565 - 1 credit

• FUQINTRD 692 - 1 credit

• FUQINTRD 698 - 1.5 credits

• Electives, 43.5 credits from any non-required course

• Transfer credits, 30 credits

Total: 79 credits

The Accelerated Daytime MBA degree requires two semesters, divided into a total of four terms (plus a summer term), of full-time academic work totaling at least 79 graduate course credits and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. All students must pay two semesters of full tuition.

Courses

The Duke MBA—Accelerated Daytime Program combines a foundational core of required courses with a generous selection of electives. Courses are taught in two and one-quarter hour classes that meet twice weekly during six-week terms; (see The Fuqua School of Business academic calendars for specific dates). This shorter term structure allows students to take more classes with the same number of faculty contact hours as a semester or quarter system. These extended class periods enable faculty to cover complex topics during a single class session and permit valuable participation by members of the corporate community. For students, the extended periods also mean ample time for simulations, case presentations, questions, and discussion. Classes meet Mondays and Thursdays or Tuesdays and Fridays. Wednesdays are generally a day off from classes, unless otherwise specified.

The Summer Term

The Duke MBA—Accelerated Daytime Program begins with a four-week-long Summer Term held in August. The term features three core courses: Leading Business in a Complex World, Entrepreneurial Mindset and Action, and Collaborative Leadership 1 (C-LEAD 1). Entrepreneurial Mindset and Action is a more traditional classroom-based courses, while C-LEAD 1 involves several experiential learning and team-building sessions. After the Summer Term, these students join the second year Daytime MBA students, and tailor their course of study to meet their specific educational and career goals. Concentrations and certificates are offered in various disciplines; while not required, students are able to pursue up to a total of two concentrations and/or certificates.

Typical Schedule

Required core courses are noted with an asterisk (*).

As part of the Daytime Accelerated MBA degree, students have the opportunity to take up to four approved (up to 12 credits) graduate-level courses in other schools or departments at Duke University, such as the School of Law, the Nicholas School of the Environment, the Sanford School of Public Policy, and the Department of Economics of The Graduate School.