Jumpstart your career

Recent graduates looking to truly stand out as they launch a career choose this 10-month Master of Management Studies program. You’ll combine a foundation in multiple business disciplines with the practice of new skills to create a springboard for your future. Working with an international peer group and our world-renowned faculty, you’ll have the opportunity to explore different opportunities as you take the next steps toward your future.

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Get down to business

In less than a year, you’ll develop a strong base in strategy, management, accounting, marketing, operations, and finance. You’ll be able to hit the ground running on whatever path you choose.

Outpace the ordinary

Combined with your academic knowledge, the collaborative skills and professional presence you gain in this program make you more attractive to hiring managers. You’ll have a leg up now, and over the course of your career.

Plot new directions

Starting a club or visiting a new country will help you discover roles and opportunities you never considered. Engaging with industry speakers and gaining experience through case competitions ensures you’ll grow outside your comfort zone.

Join forces

Peers with a wide array of life experiences will challenge and inspire you in ways that build your professional network and create friendships that last a lifetime. You’ll also join a circle of 185,000+ Duke alumni worldwide, connecting you with resources and relationships that expand your set of opportunities.

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We're a STEM-designated Program!

International students whose jobs meet certain requirements may have a total of up to 36 months to gain work experience in the U.S.

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MMS: Foundations of Business

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Master of Management Studies: Foundations of Business Student Caty Stanko
MMS: Foundations of Business

Caty Stanko

Class of 2022
Master of Management Studies: Foundations of Business Student Diviya Dutta Choudhury
MMS: Foundations of Business

Diviya Dutta Choudhury

Class of 2022
Lindsey Walker
MMS: Foundations of Business

Lindsey Walker

Class of 2018
MMS: Foundations of Business Student Sam Williams
MMS: Foundations of Business

Sam Williams

Class of 2023