Program Overview

Program Overview

The Daytime MBA program at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business is a 22-month, cohort-based program that offers a general management curriculum with 17 concentrations, 2 certificates, and 5 dual degree options. The program is STEM-designated, allowing international students to gain up to 36 months of work experience in the US.

Program Format

The program is structured into 6-week terms, with students completing approximately 14 core courses and choosing four or more electives in the first year. The second year allows students to tailor their course of study to meet their educational and career objectives, with electives typically taken in three per term.

First Year Structure

• Orientation (3 days)
• Summer (4 weeks)
  • Core classes (3)
• Fall 1 (6 weeks)
  • Core classes (5)
• Fall 2 (6 weeks)
  • Core classes (4)
• Winter
  • Optional elective workshop in Managerial Improvisation
• Spring 1 (6 weeks)
  • Core class (1)
  • Electives (2)
• Spring 2 (6 weeks)
  • Core class (1)
  • Electives (2)

Second Year Structure

• Re-orientation and Consequential Leadership II (4 days)
• Fall 1 (6 weeks)
  • Electives (3)
• Fall 2 (6 weeks)
  • Electives (3)
• Spring 1 (6 weeks)
  • Electives (3)
• Spring 2 (6 weeks)
  • Electives (3)

Curriculum

The curriculum is designed to provide a broad understanding of current business topics, with courses taught by Fuqua's top-ranked faculty. The program includes:

• General management
• 17 concentrations
• 2 certificates
• 5 dual degree options
• 100+ elective options

Concentrations + Certificates

Students can enhance their skills in a focus area by choosing from 17 concentrations and 2 certificates.

Dual Degrees

The program offers 5 dual degree options, allowing students to combine their MBA with another Duke program.

Global Opportunities

Students can gain exposure to international business through the Global Academic Travel Experience (GATE), Fuqua Client Consulting Practicum (FCCP), or the study abroad program with top business schools in 28 different countries.

Experiential Learning

The program includes experiential learning opportunities, such as case studies, strategic games, simulations, and research centers, to develop students' abilities beyond the classroom.

Career Development

The program provides resources to power students' job searches, including career management center programming and networking opportunities.

Program Location

The program is located in Durham, NC, one of the nation's most exciting and livable cities.

Admissions Information

• Start Date: August 2025
• Duration: 22 months
• Location: Durham, NC
• Style: Cohort-based
• Curriculum: General management, plus 17 concentrations, 2 certificates, and 5 dual degree options
• Elective Options: 100+

Tuition + Costs

The program's tuition and costs are determined by the university, and students can learn more about financing their degree through the program's website.

Financing Your Degree

The program offers resources to help students fund their degree, including scholarships, loans, and other forms of financial aid.