Master of Management Studies: Duke Kunshan University
Undergraduate Majors
Business/Accounting (51%)
Economics (22%)
Liberal Arts (14%)
Engineering/Natural Sciences (10%)
Other (4%)
Aleeha Kalam
“Through accounting, finance, and quantitative decision-making classes, I now have an in-depth understanding of how to evaluate companies using quantitative methods and how to analyze and make decisions. I can now easily understand a company’s annual report and how they conduct business.”
MMS: Duke Kunshan University
Class of 2021
Industry:
Private Equity/Venture Capital
Prior Education:
University of California—Irvine
Business Economics, 2018
Business Economics, 2018
Hometown:
Yorba Linda, California
Nationality:
USA
Why I Chose Fuqua
I had reached a point in my professional career where I realized I wasn’t where I wanted to be. I knew I wanted to go somewhere that not only allowed me to gain the skills needed to achieve my dreams but also be able to exceed them. Through the MMS: Duke Kunshan University program, I have grown to understand how business works in both the U.S. and China. I’ve also learned from top-tier professors, taken classes that have challenged me to tackle problems head-on, and gained a network of some of the brightest individuals.
Before Fuqua
I previously worked in the financial services space and interned for a venture capital firm. These experiences gave me insight into working in sales, operations, and service. While all of these areas helped me develop communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills, I wanted to learn analytical and decision-making skills that would allow me to grow in my career.
After Fuqua
I plan to enter the venture capital and private equity space. Through working with the Career Management Center and talking with my professors, I have found a particular interest in financial and decision modeling.
5 Tips for Maximizing Your Time at Fuqua
- Be prepared for terms to move quickly; be pro-active and self-assess when you can.
- Work with your peers! MMS students are highly motivated individuals that can teach you a lot.
- Network. Network. Network. Fuqua alumni are always happy to help – don’t be afraid to reach out!
- Join all the clubs you are interested in and attend their speaker events. You will learn more than you know!
- Enjoy your surroundings! Kunshan and Durham have a lot to offer in their unique ways – there is a lot to enjoy.
What I Love About the Fuqua Network
The Fuqua network is full of the most supportive and helpful individuals, and I am happy to be a part of it. Everyone actively tries to help you in ways you didn’t even know you needed. The people I have interacted with have been genuinely invested in my personal growth and have worked with me to help me get to the next level – whether it be interview or case prepping or just talking about different industries.
Typical Class Demographics
MMS: Duke Kunshan University
Average Age
23
Average Work Experience
6 months or less
Countries Represented
11
Non-US Citizenship
69%
Women
53%
