Tag Archives: Duke Fuqua School of Business

September 13, 2010

Fuqua MBA Program Bucks Trends, Sees Record Increase in Applicants

The Duke Fuqua School of Business‘s global strategy, coupled with recruitment efforts across the world, translated into large increases in the number of MBA applicants last year, says Liz Riley Hargrove, associate dean for admissions … →

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July 22, 2010

B-Schools Find Creative Ways to Build Leadership

Bolstering leadership skills is a critical component of almost any MBA program. A recent article in U.S. News offers a glimpse at some unique courses that build such skills—with a twist. “Leadership and Theatre: Ethics, … →

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July 2, 2010

Could a “Hybrid” MBA Be Right For You?

So-called “hybrid” MBA programs, which combine online instruction with limited on-campus time, have grown in popularity as more and more B-school students want the brand-name program without uprooting their current work and family commitments. According … →

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June 18, 2010

5 Things to Do Before You Start Your MBA

The latest entry of the Duke Fuqua Partners Perspective blog, written by Amit Jain, offers some timely recommendations on things to do before starting the Fuqua pre-term, but his advice holds for anyone about to … →

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June 4, 2010

Tough Times Mean Deans Have Their Work Cut Out For Them

From a summary of the challenges deans at top schools face, to the work specifically that Edward Snyder will tackle when his deanship begins at Yale School of Management, the Wall Street Journal provided excellent … →

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May 21, 2010

Essay Questions Posted for Duke Fuqua

Although the online application won’t be available until July, you can get a jump start on the new essay questions for the 2010-2011 admissions season at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. With these prompts, … →

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