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We are committed to making Duke’s MSQM: Business Analytics program accessible to all qualified and committed candidates. Here you’ll find basic information about the program costs. For merit scholarships and detailed information on how to apply for student loans, please visit Financing Your Degree.

The program cost for the MSQM: Business Analytics online program beginning in August 2025 (class of 2027) is 72,100 USD. 


Below is the program cost schedule for the MSQM: Business Analytics online program class graduating in 2027:

Direct Costs:

Term Amount
(USD)
Term Start Date Bill Run Date Payment Due Date**
1 16,020* Aug. 26 2025 June 23, 2025  Aug. 1, 2025
2 14,020 Jan. 6, 2026 Nov. 24, 2025 Jan. 6, 2026
3 14,020 May 5, 2026 Mar. 15, 2026 Apr. 12, 2026
4 14,020 Sept 1, 2026 June 22, 2026 Aug. 1, 2026
5 14,020 Jan. 5, 2027 Nov. 23, 2026 Jan. 6, 2027
Total 72,100      

*Includes a 2,000 USD non-refundable deposit due upon admission and credited to your Term 1 tuition.

Students must pay a one-time transcript fee of 120 USD in addition to the Term 1 program cost.  This fee will automatically be included in your Term 1 invoice and covers all transcript requests for life.
Term 1 and Term 2 are in the first academic and financial aid year.
Terms 3 through Term 5 are in the second academic and financial aid year.

**To avoid late penalty charges, payment must be received by the due date.  Please visit Duke University Bursar for information about making payments.

Indirect Direct Costs:

The figures below reflect amounts (USD) for the current students.

2025-26 Academic/Financial Aid Year

Term 1
(4-mths) 

Term 2
(4-mths) 

 

Total 

Student Living Expense Allocation*
Board (Food) 1,920.00  1,920.00    3,840.00 
Housing (including Utilities & Phone Service) 6,152.00  6,152.00    12,304.00 
Miscellaneous 1,944.00  1,944.00    3,888.00 
Transportation 928.00  928.00    1,856.00 
Federal Loan Fees** 853.00  759.00    1,612.00 
Total 11,797.00  11,703.00    23,500.00 
 

The figures below reflect amounts (USD) for the current students.
The amounts are subject to change and will be finalized March 2026. 

2026-27 Academic/Financial Aid Year

Term 4
(4-mths) 

Term 5
(4-mths) 

Term 6
(4-mths) 

Total 

Student Living Expense Allocation*
Board (Food) 1,920.00  1,920.00  1,920.00   5,760.00 
Housing (including Utilities & Phone Service) 6,152.00  6,152.00   6,152.00  18,456.00 
Miscellaneous 1,944.00  1,944.00   1,944.00  5,832.00 
Transportation 928.00  928.00  928.00  2,784.00 
Federal Loan Fees** 873.00  873.00  873.00  2,619.00 
Total 11,817.00  11,817.00  11,817.00  35,451.00 

*NOTE: The living expense allocations are based on the standard monthly living expense allocation for the residential Daytime MBA program in Durham. 

**Federal Loan Fees are automatically added to the budget assuming the student is borrowing the maximum Unsubsidized and Graduate PLUS Loan offer.  If a private/alternative loan is borrowed these fees will have to be reduced or removed.

The Student Loan Borrowing Limit will be reduced by any other financial aid received (i.e. scholarships, sponsorships, other student loans).  This cost of attendance will determine the total amount of student aid borrowing eligibility.                                                                                                            

Additional Considerations to Increase the Cost of Attendance 

Students must request these additional considerations in writing:                                                       

  • One -Time Computer Increase - Students must submit an invoice or quote for the price of the computer to receive this increase up to 2,000USD.                                                                                                                                                                         

  • Dependent/Childcare: Up to a 1,268 USD (per month) allowance may be factored for certified Dependent/Childcare expenses per child.
    Please contact our office for details regarding the regulations and documentation required for a Dependent/Childcare allowance.                    

Program cost includes: 

  • Tuition
  • Class materials
  • Program Residency Fee (includes lodging and meals for Term 1 residency, totaling 704 USD)

Program cost excludes:

  • The onetime transcript fee
  • Travel to the Launch Experience
  • Laptop computer
  • Personal internet service
  • Optional Leadership Intensive (leadership coaching course)
  • Vaccinations

For more information on loans, scholarships, and detailed Cost of Attendance, please visit Financing Your Degree.

 

From more traditional scholarships and loans to special programs, there are a number of opportunities to help make your Fuqua education a reality.

Aid Type Eligibility
Merit-based scholarships All MSQM: Business Analytics applicants are automatically considered for scholarships
Various federal and private loans U.S. citizens and permanent residents
International Student Loans  U.S. cosigner options are available.

 

For more information about your financial aid options, please visit Financing Your Degree.

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