Articles about Duke - Fuqua

Why MBA Application Declines are Good News for Applicants

Jan 20, 2020

Rocketing acceptance rates, scholarship money and starting salaries for graduates have made it a buyer’s market for MBA degrees

How Business Schools Are Embracing Sustainability

Nov 04, 2019

Business education is going beyond the bottom line to teach students about issues such as climate change, resource efficiency and poverty mitigation

How to Win the MBA Admissions Lottery

Oct 25, 2019

MBA applications are down at some of the top schools, but competition is still intense. How can you secure a place at your school of choice?

Plunging MBA Applications in the US is Good News for Europe

Oct 18, 2019

A bleak picture is being painted for the US two-year degree model

Why Business Schools are Melding Medical and Management Science

Aug 21, 2019

More doctors and medical students pursuing MBAs, so as to complement their clinical training and broaden their career options in a fast-changing industry

The Importance of Soft Skills: MBA Programs Push Emotional Intelligence Courses

Jul 09, 2019

Soft skills such as empathy, building trust and influencing people are just as valuable to MBAs as calculating valuations and debt to asset ratios

MBA Students Flock to Silicon Valley to Shape the Future of Technology

May 01, 2019

A career at a tech company such as Apple or Amazon has become sought-after at business school, but some in the industry remain skeptical about hiring MBAs

Why MBA Rankings are Set for a Rethink

Mar 15, 2019

The lists are an invaluable resource for MBA aspirants. But critics claim they have too much influence over student choice and course design

How Business Schools are Improving Gender Diversity in MBAs

Mar 08, 2019

Some US schools are approaching or have hit gender parity in their MBAs. Why has this not increased gender diversity in corporations to the same degree?

Post-MBA Careers in Finance: Fintech Options Grow

Mar 06, 2019

As machine learning and blockchain technology change the face of finance, business schools must keep pace with their MBA degrees

Post-MBA Careers in Social Impact

Jan 09, 2019

Yes, the pay can be lower, but today’s business school students are pursuing career paths with purpose, not just for profit

International MBA Students Find it Tougher to get an H-1B Visa in the US

Dec 19, 2018

Fewer US companies are willing to hire non-US MBA graduates due to the Trump administration’s more stringent visa regime. What can students do to secure employer backing?

MBA Applications: What to do When You Are Waitlisted

Dec 11, 2018

Being placed on a waitlist is stressful, but there are things to do to boost your chances of admission

How to get Winning Letters of Recommendation

Oct 11, 2018

A bad letter can sink an application, but a stunning testimonial can tip the balance in favour of an MBA candidate

MBA Application: What is a Good GMAT Score?

May 14, 2018

A high GMAT score can make or break your chances of admission to a top MBA program, so what score should you aim for?