The Duke MBA - Global Executive

Program Code: F-GBA-MBA
Degree Designation: Master of Business Administration
Department: Fuqua School of Business
Website: fuqua.duke.edu/programs/global-executive-mba

Program Summary

Working professionals from around the globe come together to earn a world-class MBA in this twenty-two month program. Students attend international residencies that emphasize how culture and institutions shape business in Asia, Latin America, Europe, and North America. A unique team approach ensures that students learn from their classmates, high-potential peers working in diverse markets with expertise in different functions. Students build business acumen and a diverse global network and experience maximum learning and real-world lessons in international locations.

Students broaden their knowledge, experience, and skill sets with a rigorous general management curriculum that has a global focus and is taught by a top-rated faculty. In addition, they acquire firsthand experience coordinating projects across barriers of time and space in a multinational team environment.

Residential classes convene at sites in Asia, Latin America, Europe, and North America seven times for a total of eight weeks during the program. Class sessions include lectures, cases, simulations, and visiting speakers from government and business organizations in the region. Fuqua professors deliver the balance of the instruction using virtual classrooms and other interactive software applications. These communication tools allow faculty and students to hold extended dialogues without the normal constraints of classroom and office hours. More specific information about the curriculum is available on the Fuqua website at fuqua.duke.edu/programs/global-executive-mba/concentrations-certificates and in this bulletin under Courses.

Global Executive students receive a unique education in global business and earn a world-class MBA degree from one of the most prestigious universities, while continuing to make significant contributions to their company.

Prospective students should contact the Office of Admissions, The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, Box 90120, Durham, NC 27708-0120, email: global-mba-info@fuqua.duke.edu; website: fuqua.duke.edu/programs/global-executive-mba: phone: (919) 660-7705.

Concentrations

To further enhance the MBA degree and build functional expertise, students may choose to pursue a concentration in one of five areas: Energy & Environment, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, or Strategy. To complete the requirements for a concentration, a student must take two approved elective courses in the academic area of the concentration and complete a significant individual project approved by faculty. Additional fees apply.