Duke University (Fuqua)

Durham, NC

Executive MBA Overview

Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	179
Graduation rate, 2020-23	83%
One-year retention rate, 2022-23	98%
Acceptance rate, 2023-24	DNP
Total approximate cost	$163,300
Standardized testing required?	Yes
Yield, 2023–24	DNP
Avg. # of years of mgmt. experience, 2023-24 entrants	7.5
Avg. # of years of work experience, 2023-24 entrants	11.1

Duke's executive MBA program requires applicants to submit an unofficial standardized test score. The school accepts the following tests: GMAT, GRE, and the Executive Assessment. Scores need to be valid at the time of application submission. However, test score waivers are offered on a case-by-case basis to qualifying applicants. The school also requires applicants to submit one letter of recommenation to posess at least five years of work experience. The median base salary a year after graduation is $190,000. The full-time program is offered in Durham, NC, and includes an optional trip to Johannesburg, South Africa. The school has multiple application deadlines from September to April.

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Traditional MBA Overview

Acceptance rate	22%
Median base salary of new grads	$175,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$77,925
Median GMAT	720

Duke University's Fuqua School of Business offers a comprehensive 79-credit Daytime MBA program. Prospective students must submit a single letter of recommendation and an unofficial standardized test score, with the flexibility to choose between GMAT, GRE, or EA results. The program provides specialized tracks in energy and environment, finance, and health sector management. There is an average core class size of 54 students. There are four application deadlines available for fall admission, and the application fee is $225.

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Traditional MBA — Sustainability Overview

Acceptance rate	22%
Median base salary of new grads	$175,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$77,925
Median GMAT	720

Duke University's Fuqua School of Business offers a comprehensive 79-credit Daytime MBA program. Applicants must submit one letter of recommendation and an unofficial standardized test score (GMAT, GRE, or EA). The program provides specialized tracks in energy and environment, finance, and health sector management. Core classes average 54 students. There are four application deadlines for fall admission, with a $225 application fee. Duke University (Fuqua) is ranked No. 8 on Fortune's flagship best MBA list and offers a concentration in energy and environment.

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Traditional MBA — Healthcare Management Overview

Acceptance rate	22%
Median base salary of new grads	$175,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$77,925
Median GMAT	720

Duke University's Fuqua School of Business offers a comprehensive 79-credit Daytime MBA program. Prospective students must submit a single letter of recommendation and an unofficial standardized test score, with the flexibility to choose between GMAT, GRE, or EA results. The program provides specialized tracks in energy and environment, finance, and health sector management. There is an average core class size of 54 students. Duke University (Fuqua) is ranked No. 8 on Fortune's flagship best MBA list and offers a concentration in health sector management.

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