The Duke MBA - Global Executive program is a 19-month program leading to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Duke University. During the program, students convene with Fuqua’s world-class faculty at sites in North America, Europe, Asia and South America.

Between residential sessions, Fuqua’s faculty delivers the balance of the instruction using interactive, distance-education technology that complements and extends the classroom experience. As students gain experience in the use of information technology, they develop an understanding of how this technology can and should be used to manage global organizations.

While maintaining a high level of productivity in the workplace, these managers study the full range of material contained in a top-ranked MBA program. They learn the core functional areas of business, as well as how to integrate them and how to think and manage globally. Moreover, because they interact with an international network of classmates, Global Executive students are exposed to a wealth of ideas and approaches to each topic studied.

• 19-month academic program

• 5 modules (terms), with 3 courses per module

• 10 weeks of residential education on 4 continents

• 50 weeks of Internet-mediated learning

The overall objective of the Global Executive program is to develop managers who will excel within globally oriented organizations. More than any other executive MBA program in the world today, Global Executive delivers the skills that global managers will need in the next century, including:

• Integrated knowledge of the core disciplines of business. The curriculum contains all the fundamental business courses found in Fuqua’s other MBA programs.

• Understanding of the cross-cultural dimensions of global business. Our faculty incorporate international issues throughout course topics, assignments and class discussions. Courses are aimed at understanding common business issues from a global management perspective and build upon the practical experience of participants.

• The ability to work effectively in a multinational, team-based environment. There is special emphasis on team-oriented learning and on developing team-driven organizations. This includes teams in dispersed locations and inter-organizational structures.

• Expertise in using information technology in management. Students use cutting-edge communications technology to learn, share ideas and work together. A key goal of the program is to provide students with firsthand experience in using technology to manage work across barriers of time and space.

Because Global Executive is built on the existing strengths of Fuqua’s internationally renowned full-time MBA program, students develop a strong "Team Fuqua" identity. Despite their geographic dispersal, their sense of connection to the School and membership in the Fuqua academic community is reinforced by regular contact through intensive residential sessions and interactive distance learning.

"One of the reasons I chose The Duke MBA – Global Executive was the reputation of both Duke and Fuqua. I wanted to earn a degree in a high-ranking global program from a university that was recognized for high quality education, innovative spirit and experience in international programs. It was mandatory that the business school had worldwide reputation, especially in Latin America, as a leader in management education."

Elena Angeli
Class of 2003
Business Unit Manager
Business Consulting & Technology Services
Lima, Peru