Tag Archives: Duke Fuqua School of Business

March 11, 2013

B-Schools with the Highest Debt Burden

For most b-school applicants, the high cost of an top-tier MBA program is an important consideration in the decision-making process. If that sounds like you, check out the latest ranking released by Bloomberg Businessweek of … →

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October 13, 2011

New Duke-Fuqua Center Balances Social Impact, Financial Returns

The Center for the Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship (CASE) at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business recently launched a new program that supports the development of impact investing. “CASE i3: The CASE Initiative on Impact … →

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August 9, 2011

Tuesday Tips – Duke Fuqua MBA Essay Tips

The concise set of Duke MBA essays for the 2011-2012 application season will require solid focus and a presentation of your best application material. With two questions on the Duke Fuqua MBA program, it will … →

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May 30, 2011

Moving from the Military to Business School

This post first appeared on the U.S. News”“Strictly Business blog With Memorial Day upon us, it seems fitting to take a look at one special group of b-school students: war veterans. In fact, my very … →

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February 16, 2011

Job Outlook Good for MBA Grads. Especially the Optimists.

Good news for recent b-school grads in Monday’s Wall Street Journal: Both starting salaries and signing bonuses rose for MBAs last year. →

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February 14, 2011

MBA Students Help Fortune 1000 Companies Save Energy, Boost Bottom Line

Sometimes helping the environment can be good for a business’ bottom line. Just ask the companies and the MBA students who have participated in the Environmental Defense Fund’s Climate Corp. Initiative. →

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