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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/curriculum 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.

Academic Requirements

  • ACCOUNTG 590G

  • ACCOUNTG 591G

  • DECISION 610G

  • DECISION 611G

  • FINANCE 645G

  • FUQINTRD 679G

  • FUQINTRD 680G

  • FUQINTRD 681G

  • FUQINTRD 694G

  • FUQINTRD 695G

  • FUQINTRD 696G

  • MANAGEMT 730G

  • MANAGEMT 736G

  • MANAGEMT 737G

  • MARKETNG 795G

  • MGRECON 780G

  • OPERATNS 820G

  • STRATEGY 835G

  • Electives, 12 credits from any non-required course

Total: 51 credits

Over seven terms, students will cover 17 courses: 10 in the core curriculum, three multi-term courses on dynamics in global business, and four electives.

  • Core curriculum

    • Financial Accounting

    • Managerial Effectiveness

    • Managerial Economics

    • Foundations of Business Analytics

    • Financial Management

    • Foundations of Strategy

    • Decision Models

    • Marketing Management

    • Managerial Accounting

    • Operations Management

  • Multi-term courses. This aspect of the curriculum connects residency experiences in each country to insights across all terms of your program. Delivered as a mixture of classroom instruction and one-of-a-kind interactive experiences, these courses help students understand the impact of culture and institutions on global business.

    • Global Markets and Institutions

    • Leadership for the Global Executive

    • Global Immersion

  • Electives. Students take four elective classes generally during two 1-week campus residencies in the final term. While elective courses will change from year to year, a sample of topics are available at fuqua.duke.edu/programs/global-executive-mba/curriculum.

Detailed information about the program's requirements and structure are available at fuqua.duke.edu/programs/global-executive-mba/curriculum.

Bulletin Links

2024-2025 Fuqua School of Business Bulletin. Download PDF here.