Duke Fuqua EMBA Program

Duke Fuqua EMBA Overview

The Fuqua School of Business’s Weekend Executive MBA offers the same general management curriculum taught in all Duke MBA programs, with a core that spans all the essential areas of business and electives that can refine knowledge in one area or broaden it to many.

The executive angle comes from a menu of courses designed by top researchers in leadership, ethics, and organizations, geared to increase your leadership capabilities. Together with individual coaching, Fuqua says, you will graduate with a “leadership blueprint to achieve your personal and professional goals.”

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What Sets the Duke Fuqua EMBA Program Apart

• Structure: This 22-month program beginning in June unfolds during 3-day residencies on campus once a month, alternating with weekend distance sessions. This limits disruption to work and family, yet allows for bonding with fellow students and getting to know the Fuqua campus and accessing its resources.
• Teams: During the length of the program, you will be teamed with four or five professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, and you will work together building trust and relying on each other’s strengths, sharing diverse backgrounds to contribute to a smart team.
• Curriculum: Over six terms you will cover 18 courses: ten in the core curriculum, four focused on leadership and personal skill development, and four electives. Classes include case studies, immersive discussions, lectures and interactive participatory exercises.
• Concentrations and Certificates: Fuqua EMBA students have the opportunity to chose one of five concentrations—energy and environment, entrepreneurship and innovation, finance, marketing, and strategy—and to earn a health management certificate.
• Going Global: Students have the opportunity to internationalize their experience through a Global Academic Travel Experience, a 12-day trip to get to know a region, its culture, and business environment. The trip includes meetings with local leaders and, of course, study and projects focused on the region.
• Leadership: The program includes two Integrative Leadership Experiences, outside-the-classroom modules designed to strengthen skills in teamwork and leadership.
• Post-EMBA Salaries: According to a survey of 1973 to 2019 alumni of the Fuqua Weekend Executive MBA program, the average salary of the graduates rose by 63% after completion of the program.

2024 Duke Fuqua EMBA Class Profile

The latest Duke Fuqua EMBA class profile reports 180-195 students (3 year average).

Of these students, 40% identify as minority students (19% underrepresented minorities) and 29% identify as women.

Fuqua EMBA students had an average of 11 years of work experience and an average age of 35. Prior to beginning their EMBA studies, 41% students previously earned an advanced degree.

Top professional backgrounds include healthcare/hospital (16%), tech (16%) and financial services (13%).