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A key part of your success in completing Fuqua’s Executive MBA admissions process will be your relationship with the admissions staff. The admissions staff works closely with applicants to ensure they navigate the process successfully. We advise you to contact admissions at weekend-mba-info@fuqua.duke.edu as soon as possible.
- How to Apply
Online Application
Complete The Duke MBA application online and submit it electronically once all of the required questions have been answered. You do not have to complete the online application all at once. Until you are ready to submit, you may access your application and edit your answers as many times as you like with your PIN and password from any internet connection.
The online application includes sections on personal information and program information. In addition to these sections, the application asks for educational background, transcripts, employment history, a business resume, activities and achievements, self-reported test scores, essays, and financial aid information. NOTE: The application will be unavailable from November 16th through November 24th for maintenance and updates. It will be back on-line on November 25th. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Resume
You must electronically submit a 1-page business resume. The resume should contain employment and education background. The employment section should include locations, titles, and dates, starting with your most recent job. The education section should include dates of attendance and degrees received.
Essays
Prepare your essays carefully. The Admissions Committee considers your responses to the essay questions important in the selection process. Please respond fully and concisely using 1.5 line spacing. Please avoid using a font size smaller than 10-point.
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
Official GMAT score reports must be sent to Fuqua’s Office of Admissions directly from the GMAT testing service. We will accept GMAT scores that are up to 5 years old. However, we will keep official scores sent to Fuqua for 1 academic year. If you have taken the GMAT multiple times, please report your highest score. For information on how to register for the GMAT or to request scores be sent to Fuqua, visit www.mba.com .
English Language Proficiency Tests
If you did not earn an undergraduate degree from a school whose primary language of instruction is English, you must submit a valid Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score. This requirement is waived for international applicants holding non-technical master’s degrees or a PhD from colleges or universities inside the United States or for international students whose undergraduate institution instructed in English.
TOEFL Scores
Official TOEFL score reports must be sent to Fuqua’s Office of Admissions directly from Educational Testing Service (ETS). We will accept TOEFL scores that are up to 2 years old. A score must be valid as of the application deadline for the round in which you are applying. The test must be taken at least 1 month before your application round deadline. Allow at least 4 weeks for scores to reach Fuqua. For information on how to register for the TOEFL or to request test scores, visit www.toefl.org .
IELTS Scores
The Duke MBA accepts the academic modules of the IELTS. Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. Personal copies or attested/notarized copies are not accepted. When requesting your score be sent to Fuqua, please use the following mailing address:
The Duke MBA Office of Admissions
The Fuqua School of Business
Duke University
1 Towerview Drive
Durham, NC 27708-0120
Attn: The Duke MBA – Weekend ExecutiveWe will accept IELTS scores that are up to 2 years old. A score must be valid as of the application deadline for the round in which you are applying. The test must be taken at least 1 month before your application round deadline. Allow at least 4 weeks for scores to reach Fuqua. More information about the test is available at www.ielts.org .
Transcripts
Your application for admission to The Duke MBA must include transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate coursework (in English). Download a Transcript Request Form . Fuqua can use copies of transcripts during the evaluation process, but official transcripts must be received from all admitted students. Transcripts should be sent to:
The Duke MBA Office of Admissions
The Fuqua School of Business
Duke University
1 Towerview Drive
Durham, NC 27708-0120
Attn: The Duke MBA – Weekend ExecutiveTwo Recommendations
We require 2 letters of recommendation. The most valuable recommendations come from people who know your professional skills and abilities. We require that 1 of the recommendations be from your current supervisor. Please note that an application is not considered complete until we have received both recommendations. We encourage you to utilize the online recommendation system in order to expedite the processing of your application.
Interviews
Interviews are required for admission to all of Duke’s Executive MBA programs. Visit the Interviews and Open Houses page for details.
Sponsorship Letter
Each candidate is required to submit a letter from the current employer outlining the company’s support of time and/or financial commitment. Proprietors or principals of a company can provide a letter of self-sponsorship. View a sample sponsorship letter .
Non-refundable Application Fee
The Fuqua School of Business requires a $200 USD application fee, payable by VISA or MasterCard. The application fee is paid electronically when you submit the online application form. Learn about our application fee reduction and fee waiver programs.
- When to Apply
It is to your advantage to apply as early as possible to give yourself the longest available time to prepare both academically and professionally. Typically, you will receive a decision within 4 - 6 weeks after the application deadline if your application was properly completed.
If you are concerned about your quantitative readiness, you should not apply in the final deadline round because it may not allow for adequate quantitative assessment and preparation.
Weekend Executive Admission Rounds (for the class beginning June 2010)
- Round 1 - September 15, 2009 (priority consideration for scholarships)
- Round 2 - December 8, 2009 (priority consideration for scholarships)
- Round 3 - February 18, 2010 (priority consideration for scholarships)
- Round 4 - April 27, 2010
- Admissions Criteria
In order to make your application to The Duke MBA as convenient as possible, the following might be helpful to know:
GMAT Score: Fuqua admits applicants with a range of GMAT scores. There is no minimum requirement. However, if you feel that you have not scored your personal best, or that the results are not representative of your ability, you may re-take the exam. However, the test must be taken before you submit your application. The GMAT is important in the evaluation process, but it is not the only indicator of achievement. Other important aspects of the application that are assessed by the admissions committee include a candidate’s academic performance, work experience, recommendations, and essays.
Essays: Essays are an opportunity to share your perspective directly with the admissions committee. The goal of our essays is to gain a greater understanding of why you want to pursue an MBA and what you will bring to Duke, in addition to the experiences you have had that shape your unique perspective.
Undergraduate Major: We do not require or favor a particular undergraduate major. Students come from a wide range of academic backgrounds.
Work Experience: We require a minimum of 5 years post-undergraduate work experience. You should use the application to articulate the value of the experience as it relates to contributing to the learning environment at Fuqua and how the experience has helped you develop leadership and teamwork skills, as well as maturity, on professional and personal levels.
Application Fee: A non-refundable $200 application fee must be paid by credit card (VISA or MasterCard). The fee is paid when you submit the application online to the office of admissions.
- Admission Checklist
Each applicant is expected to submit a completed application package to the Duke Executive MBA Office of Admissions. The admissions committee will only review complete application packages, which must include the following items:
- Completed and submitted online application.
- Non-refundable application fee.
- Current resume/CV.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate coursework (in English). Download the Transcript Request Form .
- Official scores of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). Contact www.gmat.org or 1-800-GMAT-NOW. The applicant should schedule a test date at least 3 weeks in advance of application submission. GMAT scores less than 5 years old are acceptable.
- Official results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam for applicants whose native language is not English. We also accept the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication).
- Letter from employer outlining the company’s support of time and/or financial commitment or self-sponsorship if you are a proprietor or principal of a company. View a sample sponsorship letter .
- Complete an interview. Visit the Interviews and Open Houses page for details.