Europe

The Fuqua School of Business has had a physical presence in London since 2008, as part of Duke University's global strategy. We share our office space with Duke Corporate Education (the customized executive education arm of Duke University) which has been established in Europe since 2001.

Whether you are a prospective business school student, an alumnus/alumna of Duke, or another interested individual or organization, we are interested in connecting with you about how Duke is making its presence felt in Europe.

Fuqua Programs for European Students

Every year Fuqua welcomes many European students to its programs. If you are considering Duke and would like to learn more, please contact us directly or attend one of our information sessions. The Duke MBA is an internationally renowned business degree that can be studied in one of four programs, depending on your level of professional experience and your personal and professional goals. The MBA programs available are the: 

Durham North Carolina Programs

• Daytime MBA — a traditional, full-time program based on the Duke campus in North Carolina
• Weekend Executive MBA — for working professionals who live within commutable distance of the Duke campus in North Carolina
• Master of Management Studies (MMS: Foundations of Business) — a 10-month, full-time program, for recent college graduates, based on the Duke campus in North Carolina

Global Programs 

• Cross Continent MBA — an international program for younger professionals (average age is 30) who complete the program from anywhere in the world without interruptions to their career
• Global Executive MBA — an international program for senior executives (average age is 39) who complete the program from anywhere in the world without interruptions to their career

Executive Education in London

Duke University's corporate education arm, Duke Corporate Education (Duke CE), is responsible for all customized executive education requests within Europe. Duke CE has a global reputation for excellence spanning economics, international relations, trade, government and law. Duke CE has been ranked No. 1 in the world since 2003 (from the Financial Times).

The Fuqua School of Business is not currently running any open enrollment executive education programs in London. If you are interested in open enrollment at Fuqua, you can participate in one of our Executive Education programs held on our home campus in North Carolina.

Partnerships

Fuqua has a number of partnerships with academic organizations across Europe. These relationships provide the opportunity for our students to undertake exchange programs, as well as offer developmental experiences for our faculty. More details are available in the Partners section.

Alumni in Europe

One of the great benefits of the collaborative and inclusive personality of Duke is that the alumni network is not hampered by degree or school affiliation, but is extended to any graduate of any Duke program. Europe is home to thousands of Duke alumni with a wide selection of academic and cultural backgrounds who are united by their experience and love of Duke.

More details about general alumni activity can be found on the Fuqua Alumni pages. Examples of alumni events in Europe include: faculty seminars, keynotes by global leaders, networking events, basketball evenings, Duke Alums Engage, and The Duke Idea.

Contact Us

We are always looking for ways to deepen our engagement and partnerships across Europe. Please contact us at europe@fuqua.duke.edu if you have questions about Fuqua in Europe, to learn more about our programs, or to suggest other ways we can be involved in the region.

London Office

165 Fleet Street, First Floor
London
EC4A 2DY

Telephone: +44.(0)20.7936.6078
Fax: +44.(0)20.7936.6101
E-mail: Europe@fuqua.duke.edu

Alexis Mellon
Regional Director, Europe
alexis.mellon@duke.edu

Alexis Mellon is Regional Director for Europe for The Fuqua School of Business. In this role, she is responsible for all business school activities across Europe with a particular focus on corporate business development, strategy for admissions and alumni relations, and management of Fuqua's partnerships and operations in the region.

Mellon began her career in marketing with the Ogilvy Group, specializing in pharmaceutical advertising and direct communications strategy. Immediately prior to joining Fuqua, she worked for our sister organization, Duke Corporate Education, in the London office. Mellon earned a Double First Class Honours Degree from Cambridge University.

Stephanie (Steph) Brookes
Executive & Admissions Assistant, Europe
stephanie.brookes@duke.edu

Steph Brookes joined the Europe Team as Executive Assistant in December 2008. Her primary role is to provide information regarding the school to prospective students, businesses, and Duke alumni, and she also coordinates logistics for all our events across Europe. Since joining Duke, her role has expanded and she is also one of our regional admissions counselors, working in-depth with prospective students to find the right Duke MBA or Executive Education program to suit their needs.

Prior to joining Fuqua, Brookes worked in Human Resources for the Kelly Services European Team. Her most recent role at Kelly focused on internal recruitment of the senior leadership team, and the creation of the new European head office in Switzerland.  

Directions to Office

Our office is located in Central London on the north side of Fleet Street between Fetter Lane and Ludgate Circus. We occupy the first floor (one above street level) at 165 Fleet Street.

Closest Tube/Underground Stations:

• Chancery Lane (Central line) - approximately 14 minute walk
• Temple (District and Circle lines) - approximately a 13 minute walk
• Blackfriars (District and Circle lines) - approximately a 13 minute walk
• Directions from Surrounding Airports

From Heathrow Airport: Proceed to Heathrow Central railway station (located beneath terminals 1, 2 and 3) and take the Heathrow Express.  It goes to London Paddington station. From there take a cab to 165 Fleet Street.

From Gatwick Airport: Proceed to the South Terminal and follow signs to the Gatwick Railway Station and take the Gatwick Express. It goes to London Victoria station. From there take a cab to 165 Fleet Street.

From London City Airport: Proceed to the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) station at London City Airport. Take a train to Bank and get off at the Bank stop. From there take a cab to 165 Fleet Street.

Duke Corporate Education  

Duke University's corporate education arm, Duke Corporate Education (Duke CE) , is responsible for all customized executive education requests within Europe. Since 2001, Duke CE has had a joint venture with the London School of Economics (LSE), and Duke CE has been ranked No. 1 in the world for corporate education since 2003 (by Financial Times ).

Our joint venture brings together the strengths of Duke CE and LSE to provide unique, highly tailored corporate learning experiences.

Duke CE clients in Europe include:

Academic Partnerships
Fuqua has a number of partnerships with academic organizations across Europe. These relationships provide the opportunity for our students to undertake exchange programs, as well as offer developmental experiences for our faculty. Academic partners include:

• Aalto University School of Economics, Finland
• Bocconi, Italy
• Bogazici, Turkey
• ESADE and IESE, Spain
• ESSEC and HEC, France
• London Business School, U.K.
• London School of Economics, U.K.
• NHH, Norway
• Prague School of Economics, Czech Republic
• Rotterdam School of Management, The Netherlands
• SDA Bocconi, Italy
• St. Gallen, Switzerland
• Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden
• University of Edinburgh, U.K.
• WU/Vienna School of Economics & Business, Austria

Andalusian Agency of Knowledge (formerly Talentia): Fuqua also has a partnership with the Andalusian Agency of Knowledge, part of the Ministry for Innovation, Science and Enterprise in Andalusia, Spain, to help establish stronger ties between Spain and Fuqua. 

Board of Visitors

Fuqua's Board of Visitors advises senior school leadership on all matters related to curriculum, programs, facilities, and operations while promoting better communication and relationships within the business community. Several board members hail from Europe:

• Tom Albanese, Chief Executive
  Rio Tinto
  Board Member Since 2009
  United Kingdom
• Robert Derek Bandeen, Global Head of Equities
  Citi Global Markets Ltd.
  Board Member Since 2002
  United Kingdom
• Joseph Hogan, Chief Executive Officer
  The ABB Group
  Board Member Since 2009
  Switzerland
• Mary E. Minnick, Partner
  Lion Capital
  Board Member since 2003
  United Kingdom
• Christian Van Thillo, Chief Executive Officer
  De Persgroep
  Board Member Since 2010
  Belgium
• Christopher X. Viehbacher, Chief Executive Officer
  Sanofi-Aventis
  Board Member since 2008
  France
• Teresa Miles Walsh, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director
  Access Media Advisory LLC
  Board Member since 2005
  United Kingdom

Alumni Clubs

Fuqua boasts more than 30 alumni clubs around the world, including ones in Europe. Visit the Fuqua alumni club's page to learn more about the latest events and activities of the clubs. For questions about Fuqua's alumni clubs, please contact Katie Thomasson, Associate Director of Alumni Relations, at katie.thomasson@duke.edu .

Through an extensive recruiting network, Fuqua alumni work in on every continent across the globe. Our alumni are currently working in positions at a number of fine organizations in Europe. A representative, but not exhaustive, list is below: