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  • Fuqua School of Business, Duke University

School Overview

Formed in 1969, the Fuqua School of Business (Duke University) is a prominent U.S. business school situated in Durham, North Carolina. MBA Programs at Fuqua include - the Full-time MBA, the Global Executive MBA, the Cross Continent MBA and the Weekend Executive MBA. The Full-time MBA program offers specializations such as Decision Sciences, Energy and Environment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance, Financial Analysis, Leadership and Ethics, Management, Marketing, Operations Management, Social Entrepreneurship, and Strategy.

In early 1980s, the school's name was changed to the Fuqua School of Business on receipt of $10 million from businessman and philanthropist J.B. Fuqua (Fuqua never went to college to get a formal higher education and used to borrow books from the school's library at Duke University as a teenage student).

Some of the prominent alumni at Fuqua include: Timothy D. Cook (COO and Former Acting CEO, Apple Inc.), Melinda Gates (Co-Founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation), Hank Halter (CFO of Delta Air Lines), W. Bruce Johnson (Interim CEO and President, Sears Holdings Corporation), J. Richard Leaman III (Joint Global Head of Investment Banking, UBS), Frank Riddick III (CEO, Formica Corporation), Mark Rosenbaum (CFO, MySpace), Malvinder Mohan Singh (Chairman, Religare Enterprises Limited), Shivinder Mohan Singh (MD, Fortis Healthcare), Sam A. Solomon (President and CEO, Coleman Company), Pamela J. White (CFO, Victoria's Secret), Jessica Faye Carter (author, columnist, social media entrepreneur).

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Full-Time MBA Program Cross Continent MBA Program Global Executive MBA Program Weekend Executive MBA Program
Rankings BW 2010: 6
FT 2011: 20
U.S. News 2011: 12
Economist 2010: 28		 BW 2010: 10
FT 2010: 9
U.S. News 2011: 4
Duration 22 months 16 months 15 months 19 months
Deadlines Early Action: Sep 29, 2011
Round 1: Nov 1, 2011
Round 2: Jan 4, 2012
Round 3: Mar 8, 2012		 Round 1: Oct 28, 2011
Round 2: Dec 7, 2011
Round 3: Feb 16, 2012
Round 4: Mar 23, 2012
Round 5: May 1, 2012
Round 6: June 1, 2012		 Round 1: Sep 15, 2011
Round 2: Oct 28, 2011
Round 3: Dec 7, 2011
Round 4: Feb 16, 2012
Round 5: Mar 16, 2012		 Round 1: Sep 15, 2011
Round 2: Oct 28, 2011
Round 3: Dec 7, 2011
Round 4: Feb 16, 2012
Round 5: Mar 16, 2012
Round 6: Apr 20, 2012
Average GMAT score Mid 80% range: 640-750
GRE score accepted as alternative.		 Mid 80% range: 540-720 GMAT scores not required as abilities are checked by prior academic record and work history.
Though it is advisable to submit GMAT score if the applicant has less work experience and a weak past academic record.		 Mid 80% range: 640-650.
Average GPA Mid 80% range: 2.9-3.8 (No minimum GPA required) Mid 80% range: 3.2-4.0 (No minimum GPA required) No minimum GPA required Mid 80% range: 3.2-4.0 (No minimum GPA required)
Minimum years of education 15 15 15 15
TOEFL/IELTS requirement Required for international applicants.
IELTS or PTE Academic scores accepted as an alternative.		 Required for international applicants.
IELTS or PTE Academic scores accepted as an alternative.		 Required for international applicants.
IELTS or PTE Academic scores accepted as an alternative.		 Required for international applicants.
IELTS or PTE Academic scores accepted as an alternative.
Avg Professional Work Exp. 5.3 years 6 years (Minimum 3 years of work experience required) 14 years (Minimum 10 years of work experience required) Minimum 5 yrs. of work experience required.

Class Profiles

Full-Time MBA Program Cross Continent MBA Program Global Executive MBA Program Weekend Executive MBA Program
Class Size 440 80-85 170
Average Age of a Student 29 years 30 years 38 years 35 years
Female Students 30% 25% 31%
International Students 39% 35% 42%
International Faculty 32% 32% 32%
Classes commence from Classes start in July or August, depending on whether students elect to take or are required to take pre-term courses. Classes start in August and students study throughout Duke's global network in Shanghai/Kunshan, London, Dubai, New Delhi, St. Petersburg, home campus Durham, North Carolina and also home via the distance learning platform. Classes start in April and students study throughout Duke's global network in China, India, Russia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Classes start in June and meet on alternating weekends on Fridays and Saturdays.

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Admissions Process

Full-Time MBA Program Cross Continent MBA Program Global Executive MBA Program Weekend Executive MBA Program
Recommendations 2 Letters of Reference required:
1 preferably from a current supervisor.
2nd one may come from a former manager, client, or supervisor.		 2 Letters of Reference required:
1 preferably from a current supervisor.
2nd one may come from a former manager, client, or supervisor.
Also, a Letter of Endorsement from applicant's organization required on the official letterhead, signed by management, indicating that the necessary time and finance (if that's the case) will be provided for attending the program.		 2 Letters of Reference required:
1 preferably from a current supervisor.
2nd one may come from a former manager, client, or supervisor.
Also, a Letter of Endorsement from applicant's organization required on the official letterhead, signed by management, indicating that the necessary time and finance (if that's the case) will be provided for attending the program.		 2 Letters of Reference required:
1 preferably from a current supervisor.
2nd one may come from a former manager, client, or supervisor.
Also, a Letter of Endorsement from applicant's organization required on the official letterhead, signed by management, indicating that the necessary time and finance (if that's the case) will be provided for attending the program.
Transcripts Unofficial transcripts (scanned, uploaded electronic version or photocopies of orignals) from all post-secondary educational institutions from which you have earned a degree. Official transcripts to be produced only after admission when notified. Unofficial transcripts (scanned, uploaded electronic version or photocopies of orignals) from all post-secondary educational institutions from which you have earned a degree. Official transcripts to be mailed to the Admissions Office. Unofficial transcripts (scanned, uploaded electronic version or photocopies of orignals) from all post-secondary educational institutions from which you have earned a degree. Official transcripts to be mailed to the Admissions Office. Unofficial transcripts (scanned, uploaded electronic version or photocopies of orignals) from all post-secondary educational institutions from which you have earned a degree. Official transcripts to be mailed to the Admissions Office.

Expenses

Full-Time MBA Program Cross Continent MBA Program Global Executive MBA Program Weekend Executive MBA Program
Tuitions and Fees $106,600 $125,400 (excl. travel to & from residential sessions, a laptop, visas, vaccinations, incidental costs at each residency, local Internet service provider costs, etc) + $5,000 (Tuition deposit) $152,500 (excl. travel to & from residential sessions, a laptop, visas, vaccinations, incidental costs at each residency, local Internet service provider costs, etc) + $7,500 (Tuition deposit) $109,200 (excl. travel to & from residential sessions, a laptop, visas, vaccinations, incidental costs at each residency, local Internet service provider costs, etc) + $2,500 (Tuition deposit)
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses $1,500
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