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The Duke MBA application is to be completed online and submitted electronically once all of the required questions have been answered. You do not have to complete the online application in one sitting. Until you are ready to submit, you may access your application and edit your answers as many times as you like with your PIN and password from any computer with Internet access.

The online application includes sections on personal information and program information. In addition to these sections, the application asks for education background, transcripts, employment history, a business resume, activities and achievements, self-reported test scores, essays, and financial aid information.

Resume

You must electronically submit a one-page business resume. The resume should contain employment and education background. The employment section should include locations, titles, and dates, starting with your most recent job. The education section should include dates of attendance and degrees received.

Essays

Prepare your essays carefully. The Admissions Committee considers your responses to the essay questions important in the selection process. Please respond fully and concisely using 1.5 line spacing. Please avoid using a font size smaller than 10-point.

English Language Proficiency Tests

If you did not earn an undergraduate degree from a school whose primary language of instruction is English, you must submit a valid Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score. This requirement is waived for international applicants holding non-technical master’s degrees or a PhD from colleges or universities inside the United States, or for international students whose undergraduate institution was instructed in English.

TOEFL Scores

Official TOEFL score reports must be sent to Fuqua’s Office of Admissions directly from Educational Testing Service (ETS). We will accept TOEFL scores that are up to two years old. A score must be valid as of the application deadline for the round in which you apply. The test must be taken at least one month before your application round deadline. Allow at least four weeks for scores to reach Fuqua. For information on how to register for the TOEFL or to request test scores, go to www.toefl.org .

IELTS Scores

The Duke MBA accepts the academic modules of the IELTS. Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency; personal copies or attested/notarized copies are not accepted. When requesting your score be sent to Fuqua, please use the following mailing address:

The Duke MBA Office of Admissions
The Fuqua School of Business
Duke University
1 Towerview Drive
Durham, NC 27708-0104
Attn: The Duke MBA – Global Executive

We will accept IELTS scores that are up to two years old. A score must be valid as of the application deadline for the round in which you are applying. The test must be taken at least one month before your application round deadline. Allow at least four weeks for scores to reach Fuqua. The IELTS is administered by Cambridge ESOL, British Council, and IDP:IELTS Australia. More information about the test is available at www.ielts.org.

Transcripts

Your application for admission to The Duke MBA must include transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate coursework (in English)*. (Transcript Request Form). Fuqua can use copies of transcripts during the evaluation process, but official transcripts must be received from all admitted students. Transcripts should be sent to:

The Duke MBA Office of Admissions
The Fuqua School of Business
Duke University
1 Towerview Drive
Durham, NC 27708-0104
Attn: The Duke MBA – Global Executive

*If transcripts are not in English, please provide a certified translation of your transcript, together with the original.

Two Recommendations

We require two letters of recommendation. The most valuable recommendations come from people who know your professional skills and abilities. We require that one of the recommendations be from your current supervisor. Please note that an application is not considered complete until we have received both recommendations. We encourage you to utilize the online recommendation system in order to expedite the processing of your application.

Interviews

Interviews are required for admission to all of Duke’s Executive MBA programs, and can be conducted at any point in the admissions process. Contact the Executive MBA Office of Admissions if you are interested in scheduling an interview.

Sponsorship Letter

You are required to submit a letter from the current employer outlining the company’s support of time and/or financial commitment. Proprietors or principals of a company can provide a letter of self-sponsorship ( View a sample sponsorship letter ; .pdf format)

Non-refundable Application Fee

The Fuqua School of Business requires a $200 USD application fee, payable by VISA or MasterCard. The application fee is paid electronically when you submit the online application form.

It is to your advantage to apply as early as possible to give yourself the longest possible time to prepare both academically and professionally. Typically, you will receive a decision within four to six weeks after your application was successfully completed.

If you are concerned about your quantitative readiness for the next class, you should not apply in the final deadline round, since the late deadline may not allow for adequate quantitative assessment and preparation. For more information, visit the MBA Ready pages.

The Admissions Office encourages every applicant to establish an accessible e-mail account before submitting an application, as e-mail is the most efficient way for the admissions office to communicate quickly with applicants. Please include your e-mail address in the blank provided on the application.

Global Executive Admission Rounds (for the class of 2010 beginning April 2009)

• July 21, 2008
• October 15, 2008
• February 16, 2009
• March 16, 2009 – Final Deadline (subject to availability)

Applying for an MBA is an exciting process, though it can seem daunting at the start. Seeking admission to The Duke MBA is not an arduous process, and it’s made even easier with a little background information:

The GMAT is not required, but a candidate with limited quantitative experience can strengthen the application with a competitive GMAT score. Other important aspects of the application that are assessed by the admissions committee include a candidate’s academic performance, work experience, recommendations, and essays.

Essays are an opportunity to share your perspective directly with the Admissions Committee. The goal of our 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 your experiences that shape your unique perspective.

We do not require or give preference to a particular undergraduate major. Students come from a wide range of academic backgrounds.

As The Duke MBA - Global Executive program is designed for senior global managers and executives, we require a minimum of 10 years post-undergraduate work experience, and current or pending global work responsibilities. You should use the application to articulate how your international experience will contribute to the learning environment at The Fuqua School of Business and show how your management experience has helped you develop leadership and teamwork skills, as well as maturity, on professional and personal levels.

A non-refundable $200 application fee must be paid by credit card (VISA or MasterCard). The fee is paid when you submit the online application to the Office of Admissions.

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:

1. Completed and submitted online application.
2. Non-refundable application fee.
3. Current resume/CV.
4. Two letters of recommendation.
5. Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate coursework (in English). (LINK Transcript Request Form)
6. Official results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam for applicants whose native language is not English. We also accept the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication).
7. Letter from employer outlining the company’s support of time and/or financial commitment or self-sponsorship if you are a proprietor or principal of a company (LINK View a sample sponsorship letter; .pdf format).
8. Interview. Interviews can be conducted at any point in the admissions process. Contact the executive MBA Office of Admissions if you are interested in scheduling an interview.