Joanne Dai
Global Executive MBA
Industry:
Prior Education:
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Bachelor Degree, 2006
Reflections
I considered going to an EMBA program for quite a long time. Doing so was inspired by my recent career managing a business and wanting to learn every aspect of that business. This encouraged me to pursue a business degree so that I can further understand the best approach to manage a business. While searching for the business school, I realized the program Fuqua offers is exceptionally enriched; the Global Executive MBA provides a global view of business practices as well as an expanded network from various countries. It enhances my professional background across US and China, and with this education, I will be able to reach the next level in my career.
Before Fuqua
Before Fuqua, my role focused on entrepreneurship. My profession focused very much on marketing and creativity, making new projects, new products, and new ideas. My goal is to build a business that can truly change people's lives.
After Fuqua
I plan to focus on business and marketing after Fuqua. I recognized and learned a significant amount of academics that were previously not in my field, yet through the program, I was able to take deep dives and realized I’ve gained so much to be a better leader.
Five Things You Must Do During the Residency
- Make sure your life routine is taken care of when you are away from family and work
- Make sure you collaborate with your work colleagues in terms of responsibilities when you are away from work
- Be sure to socialize with all of your cohort classmates
- Find long-term friends from your cohort
- Be sure to take good care of yourself!
MSQM:HA students "meet" in Durham without leaving home
Global Executive MBA
Top Areas of Career Focus
Financial Services (20%)
Consulting (5%)
Sales/Business Development (5%)
Energy/Chemical/Gas (9%)
Marketing/PR/Advertising (6%)
Consumer Goods (3%)
Average Age
Average Work Experience
Countries Represented
Women
Non-US Citizenship
Master of Management Studies: Duke Kunshan University
Undergraduate Majors
Business/Accounting (51%)
Economics (22%)
Liberal Arts (14%)
Engineering/Natural Sciences (10%)
Other (4%)
Average Age
Average Work Experience
Countries Represented
Women
Non-US Citizenship
Master of Management Studies: Foundations of Business
Undergraduate Majors
Liberal Arts (33%)
Business/Accounting (24%)
Engineering/Natural Sciences (18%)
Economics (17%)
Other (8%)
Average Age
Average Work Experience
Countries Represented
Women
Non-US Citizenship
Weekend Executive MBA
Top Areas of Career Focus
IT (16%)
Financial Services (14%)
Health Care/Health Services (10%)
Manufacturing/Operations (9%)
Sales/Business Development (8%)
Consulting (8%)