Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning - Accelerated Daytime MBA
Never done that? That’s the whole idea
The Duke Accelerated Daytime MBA program offers many exciting and compelling opportunities to develop your abilities beyond the classroom. From pitching venture capital for your start-up to developing a marketing strategy for a Fortune 500 product to serving on a local nonprofit board, you’ll be able to strategically choose opportunities that suit your career goals and stimulate your mind.
You’ll have the chance to apply theory to real-world experiences, refine your leadership skills, and collaborate with other students to build on each other’s strengths—all while putting new industries and new ideas to the test.
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Global Academic Travel Experience (GATE)
Are you interested in learning about the many facets of a country and then experiencing it firsthand? As part of the GATE program, you’ll study the business, culture, economy, and politics of a region for 6 weeks. Then you’ll travel to the area and visit multinational corporations, local enterprises, government agencies, partner schools, and alumni. Along the way, you’ll get to see historic landmarks, taste regional cuisine, and get to know local families.
Previous GATE students have:
- Met with the tourism minister in Botswana to discuss how he's trying to diversify his country’s economy
- Visited Argentinean wineries to understand the trade and shipping challenges of competing in a global market
Fuqua Client Consulting Practicum (FCCP)
Are you interested in a hands-on consulting experience? FCCP spans a full range of business functions and industries, including small businesses, nonprofits, global corporations, and social entrepreneurs in markets all across the globe.
Previous FCCP students have:
- Assessed a pharmaceutical company’s opportunity to bring a COVID-19 mRNA booster vaccine to the global market
- Created a go-to-market strategy for a digital media streaming service
- Developed an expansion strategy for a Durham woman-owned wellness brand
Fuqua on Board
Is one of your ambitions to serve on a board of directors? As part of Fuqua on Board, you’re matched with local nonprofit organizations and have the chance to serve as a non-voting board member. You’ll gain valuable insight into the governance and inner workings of nonprofit organizations, while providing the nonprofits with fresh perspectives and critical business skills.
Previous Fuqua on Board students have:
- Conducted desk research and site visits to explore new areas of growth for a nonprofit
- Evaluated earned income strategies and investment opportunities
- Created a new financial model to improve planning and cost tracking
Independent Study
Do you want to dive deeper into a single topic? Through the independent study program, you have the opportunity to work closely with a faculty member to pursue a project of interest to you.
Previous independent study students have:
- Prepared a business plan to spin off a for-profit subsidiary of a nonprofit
- Created a new way for NBA coaches to evaluate their players and maximize the use of individual players
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Program Format
Team up in 6-week terms.
Curriculum
Design your own experience from 100+ electives.
Concentrations + Certificates
Enhance your skills in a focus area.
Global Opportunities
Get outside your comfort zone by exploring a new culture.
Experiential Learning
Develop your abilities beyond the classroom.
Career Development
Leverage our resources to power your job search.
Program Location
Enjoy one of the nation’s most exciting—and livable—cities.
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