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Topic: Academic Expectations and Preparation
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Learn more about The Duke MBA—Cross Continent program.
Our Cross Continent admissions staff members are available and waiting to talk with you! If you like what you've heard about the program and would like to start a dialogue with us, please don't delay contacting one of our admissions counselors. Their role is to understand your ambitions, review your history, and make recommendations on how best to prepare for applying.
Email us at crosscontinent-mba-info@fuqua.duke.edu or call +1.919.660.7705 to embark on a new adventure of self improvement and a lifetime of improved career opportunities.
Attend an upcoming information session (available online and in select locations) to learn more about the Cross Continent program.
- How to Apply
Online Application
Step 1: Start the Conversation
- Determine if The Duke MBA—Cross Continent program is of interest to you.
- Contact an admissions counselor for advice. They will help you determine if you are a good candidate for the program.
Fuqua Admissions Counselor
Email crosscontinent-mba-info@fuqua.duke.edu or call +1.919.660.7705- Attend an information session , attend an alumni event , or ask an admissions counselor or regional manager for the name of a current student or alumnus to talk to.
- Start talking to your family and employer about your intentions. You will need their support throughout the program.
Step 2: Apply
- Access the online application system. NOTE: The application will be unavailable from November 16th through November 24th for maintenance and updates. It will be back on-line on November 25th. We apologize for the inconvenience.
- The following are required to complete your application (further details are available in the online system):
- Completed electronic application, including a $200 USD application fee (paid online by Visa or MasterCard only). Read about our application fee reduction and fee waiver programs.
- Official transcripts of all previous academic work. Download a transcript request form . If transcripts are not in English, please provide a certified translation of your transcript, together with the original.
- Completed essays: 3 short and 1 long
- Current resume or CV
- 2 letters of recommendation (one must be from your current, immediate supervisor)
- Letter of time-off and financial sponsorship (if applicable) from your employer. View a sample sponsorship letter .
- Official GMAT score sent directly from the test administrator. You should schedule a test date at least 3 weeks in advance of your application submission. GMAT scores less than 5 years old are acceptable. For more information visit www.mba.com .
- Where applicable, official TOEFL and IELTS scores for applicants whose native language is not English. More information about these tests is available at www.toefl.org and www.ielts.org .
- Your application will not be reviewed by the admissions committee, and a decision will not be made on your acceptance until all application materials are received by the admissions office.
Step 3: Interview
- An interview is required to complete your application. A pre-assessment conversation with an admissions representative is not an official interview. Interviews may be conducted at the Durham, NC, campus or via phone. Please visit the Interviews and Open Houses page for more details, and use our online system to schedule your interview.
Step 4: Decide
- Receive an admissions decision (typically 4 - 6 weeks after you submit your application). If you are accepted, a deposit of $5,000 USD will secure your place in the program.
Step 5: Matriculation
- Congratulations and welcome to The Duke MBA! You are about to embark on an exciting new time in your life and we are pleased you chose Duke. Get ready to broaden your horizons in the Cross Continent program as you travel to and study in different parts of the world!
- Academic Preparation: Many MBA students have found that pre-program academic preparation contributes significantly to their success as they study for the MBA degree. There are a number of resources available to ensure you are fully prepared for the rigors of a top MBA program. Please visit our MBA Ready website to determine whether there is additional preparation you might wish to complete.
- Incoming Student Website: A few months prior to the start of your program, you will have access to your Incoming Student Website where you will find all the information you need to successfully transition into your new academic life. Among other information, this website includes general announcements, information on technical/computer requirements, required academic preparation assignments, and travel/residency information.
- Visa Processing: Your first residency will be in London, and depending on your personal situation, you may need to begin processing your travel visa now. You will travel to all residency locations as a tourist. Duke does not issue visas; rather, we assist in providing the paperwork explaining why you need to be in the designated location for the residencies. Please contact the admissions team for further guidance: email crosscontinent-mba-info@fuqua.duke.edu or call +1.919.660.7705.
- When to Apply
It is to your advantage to apply as early as possible to give yourself the longest possible time to prepare both academically and professionally, for the program.
If you are concerned about your quantitative readiness for the program, you should not apply in the final deadline round because the late deadline may not allow for adequate quantitative assessment and preparation. (Please visit our MBA Ready website to determine whether there is additional preparation you may wish to complete.)
Cross Continent Admission Deadlines for 2009 - 2010
- September 22, 2009
- December 15, 2009
- February 24, 2010
- May 4, 2010
- June 15, 2010
- Admissions Criteria
Our admissions committee considers a number of factors when evaluating an application. These factors are taken into consideration from a holistic perspective. We are looking for students who we believe will be successful in the program and who will add significant value to the program through their professional and academic experience. The application components provide the applicant an opportunity to demonstrate they are a good fit for the program.
- Work Experience
We require a minimum of 3 years post-undergraduate work experience for the program. You should use the application to articulate the value of your work experience as it relates to contributing to the learning environment, and how the experience has helped you develop leadership and teamwork skills, as well as maturity, on both professional and personal levels. - GMAT
We admit applicants with a range of GMAT scores. There is no minimum requirement. However, if you feel that you have not scored your personal best or that the results are not representative of your ability, you may re-take the exam (before you submit your application). - Past Academic Performance
We admit applications with a range of GPAs. We do not favor a particular undergraduate degree, and students come from a wide range of academic backgrounds. - Recommendations
Your letters of recommendation are important because they give the admissions committee valuable, independent information about your capabilities. One letter must come from your current supervisor. - Essays
Essays are an opportunity to share your perspective directly with the admissions committee. The goal of the essays is to gain a greater understanding of why you want to pursue an MBA, and what you will bring to Duke, in addition to the experiences you have had that shape your unique perspective.
- Work Experience
- Admission Checklist
Each applicant is expected to submit a completed application package to the Executive MBA Office of Admissions. The admissions committee will only review complete application packages, which must include the following items:
- Completed and submitted online application , including 3 short and 1 long essay.
- Non-refundable application fee of $200 USD.
- Current resume/CV.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate coursework, in English. Download the Transcript Request Form .
- Official GMAT scores.
- Official results from the TOEFL, IELTS, or TOEIC exam for applicants whose native language is not English.
- Letter of time-off and financial sponsorship (if applicable) from your employer. View a sample sponsorship letter .
- An interview, conducted at any point in the admissions process. View the Interviews and Open Houses page for more details and schedule an interview online .