Costs & Financial Aid



Earning an MBA is a significant investment, but we are committed to making the Duke Global Executive MBA program accessible to all qualified candidates. Many students receive full or partial financial support from their employers and finance any remainder through personal means or financial aid. Additionally, applicants will be considered for merit-based scholarships while funds are available, so we encourage you to apply early.

 

Costs

For the class beginning in 2012 and graduating in 2013:

Standard Costs

Tuition
$152,500 USD

Tuition includes books, class materials, lodging, and meals at the 5 residential sessions. Tuition does not include travel to and from the residential sessions a laptop computer, a personal Internet service provider (ISP), visas, or vaccinations. Tuition is due before each term begins.

Tuition Deposit
$7,500 USD

A non-refundable deposit is due upon admission to the program and will be applied toward your overall tuition bill.

Optional Costs

Managed Laptop
$1,500 USD

Includes laptop, software, and pre-configuration needed for the Global Executive MBA program, periodic software upgrades, hardware maintenance, and security updates.

Electives
$2,000 USD

Each elective is offered for an additional $2,000 tuition fee.

Concentrations
$8,000 USD

This additional tuition fee applies to concentrations in Energy and Environment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance, Marketing, and Strategy. Learn more about concentrations on the Curriculum page.

Health Sector Management (HSM) Certificate
$6,000 USD 

This additional tuition fee will be required to receive the Health Sector Management certificate.

Financial Aid

For detailed information on financial aid options, please visit The Duke Executive MBA Financial Aid website. There you will find information about:

  • Domestic and International Student Loans
  • Loan Eligibility
  • Loan Application Processes
  • Scholarship Information

For International Students: The Duke MBA Cross Continent program has a loan program available that covers the full cost of tuition, without a U.S. cosigner.

Fee Schedule for 2012

Below is the fee schedule for the Global Executive class graduating in 2012. This information is provided so you and your employer can better prepare for the financial commitments associated with attending the program.

Term

  Amount  

Term Start Date

Bursar Bill Date

Bursar Due Date

1

$35,320

April 27, 2011

April 15, 2011

May 12, 2011 

2

 $27,820

August 6, 2011

June 26, 2011 

 August 1, 2011 

3

$27,820

Nov. 12, 2011

Sept. 15, 2011

Oct. 12, 2011

4

$27,820

Feb. 25, 2012

 Jan. 15, 2012 

  Feb. 12, 2012

5

$27,820

June 9, 2012

April 15, 2012

May 12, 2012

Total

$146,600 

 

 

 

Fee Schedule for 2013

Below is the fee schedule for the Global Executive class graduating in 2013. This information is provided so you and your employer can better prepare for the financial commitments associated with attending the program.

Term

  Amount  

Term Start Date

Bursar Bill Date

Bursar Due Date

1

$36,500

April 21, 2012

April 15, 2012

May 12, 2012

2

 $29,000

August 4, 2012

June 24, 2012 

 August 1, 2012

3

$29,000

Nov. 10, 2012

Sept. 15, 2012

Oct. 12, 2012

4

$29,000

Mar. 2, 2013

 Jan. 15, 2013 

  Feb. 12, 2013

5

$29,000

June 15, 2013

April 15, 2013

May 12, 2013

Total

$152,500