one mba. choose your direction.

It’s no secret that business school is a way to expand your options, whether in your current role or in a new industry or function. One of the few B-schools to ever achieve a #1 ranking, Duke’s Fuqua School of Business provides a top-tier education that develops the skills you need for your next step, along with a lifelong network of leaders who are making a significant impact in their organizations—and beyond. Our curriculum is structured so that you gain a solid foundation in business while developing core collaboration and leadership capabilities, giving you the flexibility to take your career in the direction you want.

Whether you’re focused on changing your current industry or function, or are focused on reaching that next level in your current career—we have a program to help you do it.

We offer our top-ranked Duke MBA in three formats—all taught by the same, world-renown faculty in a team-based learning environment.

• Daytime is a 22-month residential program for students with 3-7 years of experience who will study exclusively on campus in Durham, North Carolina

• Global Executive is an 18-month international flexible format program for working professionals with 5-25 years of experience, combining short residencies around the world with distance learning

• Weekend Executive is a 19-month flexible format program for working professionals with 5-25 years of experience, combining one campus residency a month with hybrid and distance learning

At Fuqua you’re going to discover strengths and talents you didn’t realize, and may become interested in opportunities you hadn’t expected. Connect with us and we'll help you navigate the journey.

Program Highlights

• The curriculum offers 16 different concentrations, has fewer core classes, and allows you to pursue electives sooner.

• We combine classroom instruction with experiential learning opportunities, pushing you to apply your skills in real-world situations.

• Our class schedule encourages students to stay in Durham over the weekend, fostering strong relationships between students, alumni, faculty, and their families.

Program Highlights

• Time away from work and family is minimized by 3-day campus residencies once a month, alternating with weekend distance sessions—so you’ll benefit from world-class classmates without racking up all the miles.

• This hybrid format allows you to experience Duke’s campus and the immersive, collaborative environment we foster while balancing other commitments.

• Our rigorous curriculum and unique cohort learning model ensure you’ll be the kind of leader who can empower teams to do what’s best for the business and the community.

Program Highlights

• You’ll grow beyond your comfort zone through international residencies that emphasize how culture and institutions shape business in Asia, Latin America, Europe, and North America.

• Our unique cohort model ensures that you learn from your classmates, who are high-potential peers working in different industries with expertise in different functions.

• Combining academic rigor with a leadership focus, you’ll build business acumen and a global network—all without interrupting your career.