Being literate, functional, and having developed the muscle to learn quickly in today’s data-driven environment, not to mention getting to learn from and be part of the Duke and Fuqua communities, is an incredible gift and privilege. Data, statistics, and programming literacy is very freeing. If you are poised with the opportunity to obtain additional education, go for it!

This program is rigorous. I went from almost no coding experience to breaking an R file due to using too much memory during my first term. It may have been at 2am while working on a final. Yes, there was a parallel Python file; we do both here at Fuqua. The plethora of professors with both industry expertise and PhDs from the most rigorous top universities pull no punches, especially during finals week. They are also incredibly available and supportive. Duke Fuqua is a very special academic and human environment, Team Fuqua is real. In top tier academic programs this combination is rare.

With hard work and wise time management, success is very achievable in this program. Duke Fuqua are experts in teaching people rapidly who are starting from scratch in different skill sets (statistics, programming, business, etc.). If you have a true desire to learn and fill skill gaps in Business Analytics and Quantitative Management, no matter your current level, this is a fantastic program.