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Daytime MBA
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Duke University 
Overview

Duration

22 months

Tuition & Fees

71.87 Lakh
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Course Level

PG Degree

Daytime MBA
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Fees

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Fees componentsAmount (for 1 year)
Tuition & feesINR 71,87,130
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Fees componentsAmount (for 1 year)
Hostel & MealsINR 25,02,718
InsuranceINR 2,91,212
Info IconCalculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 88.73 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 7ᵗʰ March 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Who are the top employers and different industries where Duke MBA graduates are placed?
A: 

Duke MBA graduates are currently placed in industries like consulting, finance, technology etc. The top employers for different industries are mentioned below:

Industries

Top Employers

Consulting

  • BCG

  • McKinsey

  • Bain & Company

  • Deloitte Consulting

  • Kearney

  • L.E.K. Consulting LLC

  • Oliver Wyman

Financial service

  • Bank of America 

  • UBS

  • Wells Fargo

  • Goldman Sachs

  • Evercore 

  • Barclays

  • Citigroup

Technology

  • Amazon

  • Dell, Inc

  • Adobe, Inc

  • Samsung

  • Microsoft Corporation

Healthcare

  • DaVita Kidney Care

  • UnitedHealth Group

  • Cigna

  • Eli Lilly and Company

Consumer Packaged Goods

  • Procter & Gamble

  • PepsiCo

  • Conagra Brands

  • The Hershey Company

Q:   Which companies are the top employers for Duke University's MBA graduates?
A: 

Duke University 2024 MBA graduates are working at top companies like Accenture, Amazon, Deloitte, EY, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, McKinsey & Company, etc. Other companies are given below:

Top Employers

Barclays

Citigroup

Pepsico

Evercore

Dell

Kearney

Walmart

Wells Fargo

P&G

JP Morgan Chase

Adobe

Alix Partners

 

Q:   What are the top 5 industries where Duke University's MBA graduates are employed?
A: 

The top 5 industries of the MBA graduates are Consulting, Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, and Consumer Packaged Goods. Students hired are given below:

Industry

% of Students Hired

Consulting

39%

Financial Services

25%

Technology

12%

Consumer Packaged Goods

7%

Healthcare

7%

Q:   What is the placement rate for MBA at Duke?
A: 

Duke University MBA placement rate is 85% within 3 months of graduation. Of which, 82% accepted job positions. A few of the job functions on which the graduates are working are Consulting, Finance / Accounting, General Management, Marketing / Sales. The MBA graduates are working with top companies like Amazon, Accenture, EY, Goldman Sachs, Deloitte, Bank of America, etc. The average salary of these graduates is USD 175,000 (Around INR 1.52 Cr).

Q:   What are the requirements for admission into the Duke University MBA program?
A: 

International students must complete the basic qualification for Duke MBA admission. They must submit an online application by the deadline. Selected applicants are invited for interviews and interview decisions are released on a rolling basis. Mentioned below are Duke University MBA admission requirements for international students:

  • Must hold either a US bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited institution
  • Submit English language proficiency test scores (if English is not your first language)
  • Submit letters of recommendation
  • A one-page resume
  • Fuqua accepts GMAT and GRE scores (scores are valid for 5 years)

Daytime MBA
 at 
Duke University 
Application Process

Step one
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  • One required letter of recommendation is required
    • Applicants are required to use the recommendation forms that are within the online application.
    • Use your recommender's work email addresses, which they monitor more closely, during our credential verification process, rather than personal accounts like Gmail.
    • Recommendations from relatives and friends are strongly discouraged.
    • Academic recommendations often provide a similar perspective to your transcript and are less helpful.
ESSAYS
  • Applicants will need to provide their thoughts on one short answer and two longer essay questions as part of application.
  • Required short-answer essay question

    Instructions: Answer the following question in 100 words.

    • What are post-MBA career goals? Share first-choice career plan and alternate plan.
  • First required essay: 25 random things about yourself
    • Applicants list will be limited to 2 pages (750 words maximum). Present your response in list form, numbered 1 to 25. Some points may be brief, while others may be longer.
  • Second required essay: The Fuqua community and you
    • Applicants response will be limited to 1 page (500 words maximum).
  • Optional essay: Tell us more
    • Applicants response will be limited to 1 page (500 words maximum).
CV
  • Submit required one-page resume
  • For employment and volunteer positions, include the location, title, date, and responsibilities, starting with your most recent position. The education section should include dates of attendance and degrees received.
  • A resume can include:
    • Full-time employment
    • Volunteer work
    • Internships
    • Part-time work experience
    • Education

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Rankings

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Duke University 
Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2024)
Average SalaryUSD 1.41 Lakh
% Batch placed94
Internship AvailableYes
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ACCENTURE
Bain and Company
Bank of America
Barclays Bank
CITI Bank
Deloitte
Google
McKinseyCompany
Microsoft
Samsung

Daytime MBA
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Students also asked

Q:   What is the Duke University acceptance rate?
A: 

The Duke University acceptance rate for the Class of 2029 is 4.8%. The university received around 63,000 applications for the upcoming session, of which, 2,818 students were accepted. 

Of these students, 849 were admitted from the 6,714 applications which were received during the Early Decision window, while the regular decision admit rate stood at 3.67%

Source: Duke University 

Q:   Are standardized tests like SAT or ACT mandatory for admission to Duke University?
A: 

For Duke admissions 2025-26, international students are not required to submit a standardized test score such as the SAT or ACT, although those can significantly raise applicants' chances of receiving an offer from the university. International students can consider taking the SAT or ACT. 

The following are considered ideal for this university:

Duke Entrance TestComposite Score Range
SAT1490 - 1560
ACT33 - 35
Q:   What are the requirements to study in USA for international students?
A: 

International students must meet the requirements to study in USA. Students must have a required qualification as per the programme and submit the test score during the process. Check below the English language test and additional tests accepted by US Universities:

Entrance Exam

Count of Universities

GRE

524

PTE

500

GMAT

434

ACT

12

 

English Language Exams

Count of Universities

TOEFL

1032

IELTS

960

Duolingo

816

Q:   Why is the Duke University acceptance rate so low?
A: 

The reason for the low acceptance rate is the fact that not everyone can access the institute's world class facilities and academic services and are only reserved for the very best and the brightest of minds. 

Prospective students must maintain high academic scores during their school and college level education, provide proof of English proficiency and also demonstrate non-academic abilities that can be useful in their career in the future.

Q:   Why is Duke University so famous?
A: 

The institute is known for maintaining an excellent standard of academics, & possessing cutting edge research technology.

The institute is among a prestigious group of R1 universities in the US, & as per data curated from the official university website, has spent upwards of USD 800 million in research based work over an academic year. Other than that, it also posesses one of the largest campus in the country, spanning 8,000 acres of land.

It also has a sports team that participates against other US universities across 27 sports as part of the NCAA Championships.

Duke University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5
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Vibe of Campus
  • Academically oriented
  • Friendly
  • Sporty
  • Multi-dimensional
Student Views
  • 62% students never faced discrimination in this university
Internships3.4
Part time work4.3
Post study jobs3.6
Quality of faculty4.6
Student Life4.7
Value for money3.8
Public transportation3.9
Safety3.8
Indian Food4.2
Permanent Immigration3.3
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Master of Engineering Management - Batch of 2025
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4.3
The universe is diverse and worth the money totally.
Tips: The university is great and gives you lots of great experiences. There are sometimes scholarships too. The quality of the faculty here is very good. There are no limits to the learning you can do at this university. It can be a bit daunting with the job market, but if we push through, maybe we can make this happen.
Dislikes (Indian Food): The food is a bit pricey since the restaurants are not really Indian, but if you have a part-time job, it's still affordable. Plus, there are food coupons available from the university sometimes. Overall, the cost of food is on the pricier side, but it is in reach.
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Master of Engineering Management - Batch of 2025
Offered by Duke University
4.3
Campus is beautiful and well-connected to the city, and Duke buses are free of cost.
Tips: Before you commit to this university, it is important to do your research on the types of careers that are offered with a degree from this university. You also need to make sure that this university offers courses that would help you in the career path that you wish to follow. You should also ensure that the courses are flexible and that the teaching environment is well-suited to your learning style and preferences. You should also ensure that the courses would not take up too much of your time, and that you have plenty of time left over to pursue other interests and extracurricular activities. It’s also a good idea to prepare a plan of when and how to get to classes, so that you will always be on time. Duke offers buses and night transit from major off-campus housing to all academic locations, so buses are very good and sufficient. Cabs are also an option if you want to go out somewhere. The campus is beautiful and well-connected to the city, and Duke buses are free of cost. The job market is competitive, and the job search is very challenging. Salaries start around 80,000 per year, and go as high as 150,000 depending on job level.
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Master of Engineering Management - Batch of 2025
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3.6
Comfortable learning environment, diverse courses and highly qualified faculty.
Tips: Duke is a great university. You can get everything that you desire here. The sports are amazing, the facilities are great as well. They provide scholarships to a lot of individuals who apply. It is directly connected to your applications, and no need to apply separately.
Likes (Indian Food): The food here is super diverse, and there are many Indian options for students. There are a number of different Indian places in Cary and Raleigh, but there are also restaurants that serve Indian cuisine at the campus food court. Most of the food I've tried there has been pretty delicious, and they have a whole separate market that has authentic Indian food for sale as well.
Dislikes (Safety): The apartments are gated, but not all of them. Some are very unsafe and have no security. There have been shootings across various off-campus housing. The public transport is a little risky, and a lot of homeless people and addicts live close to the West campus.
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4.3
There are a bunch of opportunities, so keep looking around until you find one that's right for you.
Tips: There are a few scholarship opportunities, so make sure you apply early. Part-time work can be secured while you are in India. Make sure to avail yourself of that option if you can. And you need to start networking as early as you can. There are lots of on-campus events where you can meet industry folks. The campus is beautiful and has a garden that’s a tourist attraction. And the fall semester has a Duke football tailgate event, which is pretty great as well. If you are looking for a college with great sports teams, great facilities, and a great student community, then consider Duke University.
Dislikes (Part time work): There are tons of options available for part-time work, most of which can be found on the Duke-specific job site, Jobx. The other option is to look for a TA position. This means you start emailing professors early on and following up.
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Master of Engineering Management - Batch of 2025
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3.6
The tuition is quite high but the experience is worth it.
Tips: Take courses outside of your programme as they add a lot more value than you expect them to. The tuition is quite high, but I think it is worth it. The faculty and the courses make up for it all.
Likes (Student Life): There's always an event happening at one place or another, they try to make students' lives as enriching as possible. The college provides amazing resources to all students. There's also events to de-stress and relax for when you are worried about internship search etc.
Dislikes (Safety): The public transport here is not very safe. There's also often shooting and muggings happening around Durham. The campus itself is very safe, but outside, you always have to be on high alert. Many students have reported hearing gunshots late into the night, and some have seen people pull out a gun while they were walking.
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Daytime MBA
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Duke University 
Highlights

  • The Daytime MBA program isn't designed for students—it's designed by students. This highly customizable curriculum gives students the opportunity to try new things and learn from different perspectives.
  • It’s designed to broaden students' perspectives, challenge the ways they think, and prepare them for 2 amazing years of MBA study.
  • Students will develop sharp skills to analyze options, an open mind to appreciate different perspectives, and a new way of working based on an ability to draw out the strength in others.
  • This unique curriculum offers 16 different concentrations, has fewer core classes, and allows them to pursue electives sooner.
  • Every year hundreds of students gain exposure to international business through the university's Global Academic Travel Experience (GATE), Fuqua Client Consulting Practicum (FCCP), or the study abroad program with top business schools in 28 different countries.
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Scholarships

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Average class profile for this course
Work Experience5 .9 years
Bachelors GPA / Percentage3.1 - 3.9
GMAT Score Average710
Student Age29
Percentage of International Students47

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