The Global Executive MBA application should be completed online and submitted electronically once all questions are answered.

• Access the Online Application
• 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 features sections on personal and program information including: 
 

Business resume	Transcripts
Essays	Employment history
Self-reported test scores	Activities & achievements
Education history	Financial aid information

Resume

You must submit a business resume electronically. 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. Respond fully and concisely using 1.5 line spacing. 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), Pearson Test of English (PTE), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score. This requirement is waived for international applicants holding non-technical master’s degrees or a non-technical PhD from colleges or universities inside the United States, or for international students whose undergraduate institution was instructed in English.

All test scores are valid for 2 years. Allow at least 4 weeks for test scores to be delivered to Fuqua.

• TOEFL Scores

Official TOEFL score reports must be sent to Fuqua’s Office of Admissions directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Use Duke MBA program code 5156 on your TOEFL exam. The test must be taken at least one month before your application round deadline. Allow at least 4 weeks for scores to reach Fuqua. For more information, visit www.toefl.org.

• PTE Scores

Official PTE score reports must be sent to the Office of Admissions directly from Pearson Vue. For information on how to register for the PTE or to request test scores, visit www.mba.com.

• IELTS Scores

We accept 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 to send your score to Fuqua, please use the following mailing address:

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

The test must be taken at least one month before your application round deadline. Allow at least 4 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 Global Executive MBA must include a legible, scanned copy of your official transcript(s) that can be uploaded to the online application. Self-reported transcripts and scanned copies of unofficial transcripts are not acceptable. You should submit transcripts for each college or university you have attended.

• Upload an OFFICIAL copy of your undergraduate transcript.
• All courses and grades must be listed.
• The "degree granted" and the "date conferred" must be clearly visible on your transcript.
• If your transcript does not clearly state degree and date, please upload a copy of your diploma, in addition to the transcript.
• If your transcript is not in English, you must make arrangements to have it translated, attested, and then upload it along with the originals.
• We can use copies of transcripts during the evaluation process, but if you are admitted to the Global Executive MBA, you are required to submit a hard copy, official transcript in a sealed envelope from each college or university you have attended for verification. 
• To facilitate the collection and submission of official transcripts, a Transcript Request Form is provided in the downloadable forms section of the online application.
• To request official transcripts, you may choose to send completed transcript request forms to the registrar of each college or university that you have attended. This transcript request form is NOT a required part of the application. It is solely provided to assist you in obtaining required information. We must receive the official transcripts by the stated deadline. If transcripts are not in English, provide a certified translation along with the original.
 

Send hard copy, official transcripts to:

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

Two Recommendations

We require 2 letters of recommendation. The most valuable recommendations come from people who know your professional skills and abilities. We require one recommendation from your current supervisor. Please note that an application is not considered complete until we receive both recommendations. We encourage you to utilize the online recommendation system to expedite the processing of your application.

Interviews

Interviews are required for admission to the Global Executive MBA program, and may be conducted at any point in the admissions process. Visit the Interviews and Open Houses page for more details.

Letter of Support

You are required to submit a letter from your current employer outlining your 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 letter of support).

Non-refundable Application Fee

Fuqua requires a $225 USD application fee, payable by VISA or MasterCard. The application fee is paid electronically when you submit the online application. You may qualify for an application fee reduction or waiver.

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 4 to 6 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 email account before submitting an application, as email is the most efficient way for the admissions office to communicate quickly with applicants. Please include your email address in the blank provided on the application.

Global Executive Admission Deadlines for 2011 - 2012 

• Round 1 - September 15, 2011
• Round 2 - October 28, 2011
• Round 3 - December 7, 2011
• Round 4 - February 16, 2012
• Round 5 - March 16, 2012

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:

• GMAT
  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, essays, and the required interview.
• 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.
• Past Academic Experience
  We do not require or give preference to a particular undergraduate major. Students come from a wide range of academic backgrounds.
• Work Experience
  Since the 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.
• Interview
  An interview provides an opportunity for our admissions committee to get to know you better.  It's also a chance for you to provide a more personal explanation of your background and interest, as well as a chance to have your questions answered in a one-on-one setting.
• Application Fee
  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). Download the 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 Pearson Test of English (PTE) and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
7. Letter of Support 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. View a sample letter of support.
8. Complete an interview. Visit the Interviews and Open Houses page for more details.