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The Duke MBA: One World-class Degree

When you decide to invest in an MBA, make no mistake about it — the brand of the program matters. It is not by chance that Duke is continually ranked among the world's best. We are committed to academic excellence and relevance, and we offer the same core MBA experience in all of our MBA programs, which will improve your career development opportunities.

Career-Friendly Format

In today's uncertain economy, it may be comforting to know that you don't have to leave your job to get a top MBA. The Cross Continent program is an excellent option for early-career, high-potential talent to get the best of both worlds — valuable on-the-job work experience and an MBA from a top business school — at the same time.

Live and Work Anywhere in the World

Earn your MBA from anywhere in the world. The Cross Continent program is delivered around the world in short immersive residencies followed by longer distance learning periods that afford you the luxury of living and working anywhere you choose. Plus, if you're on the fast-track, you won't have to choose between completing your studies or taking that promotion across the country, or on the other side of the world!

Show Immediate Impact at Work

You earn your MBA while working, allowing you to make an immediate impact at work by applying what you learn in the classroom to your job.  Not only do you have the opportunity to build work experience while going to school, but the work experience and opportunities you gain will be better because of it.

Achieve Global Competence

No other MBA program offers you the ability to truly build global business competence. The Cross Continent program is the only MBA that takes place in 6 of the most important economic regions of the world, and also has a curriculum specifically tailored to explore global markets, regulations, and business institutions.

Build a Global Network

As a student, you will become part of a rich, culturally-diverse class from across the world — your classmates will become your friends and inspiration throughout your MBA experience. You will also have immediate access to Fuqua's impressive 14,000-person alumni network.  But, your network extends beyond your class and the Fuqua alumni community. A friend of Fuqua is a friend of yours, and we have some pretty impressive friends — individuals and companies committed to helping Duke (and you) succeed.

Be Part of Important Change

Business schools have not kept up with business. Leading firms have grappled with multi-disciplinary, global challenges for years, yet business schools have largely not been preparing leaders to deal with the complexities of today's business environment. At Fuqua, we've moved on from the status quo and are committed to educating globally sophisticated leaders who are equipped to handle global responsibilities. Wouldn't it be rewarding to be part of a ground-breaking change and graduate from the program that innovated business school?

Experiential Learning

While in-region and interacting with classmates across the globe, you will learn about different cultures, markets, and institutions, while experiencing them at the same time. Cross-cultural communication is part of the subject matter and the situation itself, which will better prepare you for international responsibilities.

No. 1 Ranked Faculty

BusinessWeek magazine recently ranked Fuqua No.1 in the US for intellectual capital, a proxy for faculty quality. Regardless of the program, all Fuqua students learn from the same impressive faculty who study the world's most relevant problems. This knowledge transfers into the classroom, enhances your learning experience, and prepares you to make more valuable contributions at work.

Career Services

As a student, you will have the opportunity to learn career management skills that will prepare you for a lifetime of professional success. Fuqua's Career Management Center (CMC) provides the resources and tools that will guide your career development. Additionally, CMC staff will host both live and virtual career workshops and coaching sessions.  Learn more about career services . 

Students in the Cross Continent progam study throughout Duke's global network in the United Kingdom , United Arab Emirates  , India , Russia , China , as well as on Duke's main campus in Durham, North Carolina. This program is one-of-a-kind, with a format that makes it one of the best alternatives to a traditional MBA program — plus, you don't have to quit your job to pursue it!

• Program Length:  
  16 months (download the Academic Terms at a Glance calendar)
• Academic Terms:  
  6 terms (with an optional 7th term concentration)
• Academic Environment:  
  Short in-person residency sessions followed by longer distance learning periods. Approximately 40% of the teaching is done face-to-face.
• Residencies (order may vary):  
  • 2 weeks in London, UK (includes orientation)
  • 9 days in Dubai, UAE
  • 9 days in New Delhi, India
  • 9 days in Shanghai, China
  • 9 days in St. Petersburg, Russia
  • 2 weeks in Durham, North Carolina (electives term)
• Typical Term:  
  After a pre-reading period at home, you will travel around the world to meet for classes in residency sessions. The residency experience will then be followed by approximately 2 months of distance learning from home.
• Curriculum:  
  12 core curriculum courses (2 span the first 5 terms), 4 electives, and an additional, optional, 2-course equivalent elective project if pursuing a concentration. Learn more about curriculum .
• Program Start/End Date:  
  August 2009/December 2010

The Cross Continent program includes 6 required terms and an optional seventh term to complete a concentration . Terms are structured such that you are out of the office for brief periods of time, which is attractive to employers who grant time off for students in MBA programs, and to students with active professional and personal lives.

Your 6 required terms include:

• Term 1 begins with a 1-week pre-reading period followed by a 2-week residency in London, United Kingdom, that combines orientation and classes. The residency period is followed by 7 weeks of distance learning.
• 4 terms (terms 2, 3, 4, and 5) include:
  • 1 week of preparation and pre-reading from your home
  • 9 days of immersive residency in one of 4 global locations
  • 7 weeks of distance learning where you’ll continue coursework at home with weekend online classroom sessions, team projects, individual assignments, and exams
  • 4 days of break before continuing to the next term
• Term 6 (the elective term) begins with a 1-week pre-reading period followed by a 2-week residency in Durham, North Carolina, and 10 weeks of distance learning.