Duke University's Fuqua School of Business MSQM:BA

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I wanted to give some information regarding Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and the Master of Science in Quantitative Management: Business Analytics that they offer online. One of my connections went to the same undergraduate University as I did (East Central University) and then pursued his MBA at Duke. He is currently the President and CEO of US Polo Assn. Global Licensing Inc. Through our conversation I knew I was going to apply to this program.

I applied to the program in late February after getting all of my application documents (LOR, transcripts, essays, etc.) and I heard back in late March. The program is expensive and it is not for those wanting a fast, cheap, check-the-box type degree. It is a degree from one of the Top 15 business schools in the United States and a Top 25 in the world.

The purpose of this post is to essentially create a "log" of my journey through the program for others.

By putting my deposit down, I turned down an admissions offer from Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School.

What' the total cost for the program? Any scholarships or financial aid for graduate students?

Total cost is $66,000. Merit based scholarships are available as well as Federal and Private loans.

 66k on a business degree is one hell of a commitment.

I agree. It is definitely not for those looking for cheap. I think it is priced in line with NYU Stern and their MSQM degree which is $67,000. The immersion experiences and access to their CMC, alumni, etc. will be awesome. The networking I have already been able to do since updating my LinkedIn has been incredible. The Fuqua community has been very welcoming with many offering to assist me in moving into a position with a F500 or F100 company.

Sounds awesome. Good luck.