Karen Melancon-Rojas, MSQM: BA '23

“I chose this program to refresh what I learned in my MBA program and to further hone my business skills. I love analytics and, in my sales role, it is a strategic advantage to strengthen those skills. It is definitely a move in the direction in which business is heading.”

Regional Sales Manager, REAL System
Penumbra, Inc.

MSQM: Health Analytics

Class of 2023

Industry:

Medical Device

Prior Education:

Southern Methodist University
Cox School of Business
MBA Marketing & Strategy, 2005

Hometown:
Savannah, Georgia
Nationality:
USA

Reflections

I have a great team! We have a diverse set of health care experiences that bring the whole picture together. The biggest take-away I‘ve gotten from our team so far is to value the differences we all bring to the table. Together we are stronger. There is a reason that organizations need different personalities and strengths to build something truly successful.

I am a sales manager in the medical device industry. I am passionate about leading and developing people to be the best they can be professionally and personally. As a previous health care provider, I am eager to continue to change health care to bring new technological advances to patients and providers.

I love the company I currently work for. However, I am excited for the future and I am open to opportunities that allow me to continue to grow and advance professionally. My greatest desire is to work internationally at some point in my career.

How I've Applied Program Learnings to My Career

The knowledge I am gaining in health economics in general is absolutely strengthening what I bring to my role. I feel as though I have more confidence to reach out cross-functionally and collaborate with other groups in my organization to bring the whole picture together.

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Top Areas of Career Focus

Financial Services (20%)
Consulting (5%)
Sales/Business Development (5%)
Energy/Chemical/Gas (9%)
Marketing/PR/Advertising (6%)
Consumer Goods (3%)

Typical Class Demographics
Global Executive MBA

Average Age

28-45

Average Work Experience

5-20 years

Countries Represented

17

Women

35%

Non-US Citizenship

30%
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Undergraduate Majors

Business/Accounting (51%)
Economics (22%)
Liberal Arts (14%)
Engineering/Natural Sciences (10%)
Other (4%)

Typical Class Demographics
MMS: Duke Kunshan University

Average Age

23

Average Work Experience

6 months or less

Countries Represented

11

Women

53%

Non-US Citizenship

69%
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Master of Management Studies: Foundations of Business

Undergraduate Majors

Liberal Arts (33%)
Business/Accounting (24%)
Engineering/Natural Sciences (18%)
Economics (17%)
Other (8%)

Typical Class Demographics
MMS: Foundations of Business

Average Age

23

Average Work Experience

6 months or less

Countries Represented

27

Women

49%

Non-US Citizenship

43%
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Weekend Executive MBA

Top Areas of Career Focus

IT (16%)
Financial Services (14%)
Health Care/Health Services (10%)
Manufacturing/Operations (9%)
Sales/Business Development (8%)
Consulting (8%)

Typical Class Demographics
Weekend Executive MBA

Age Range

28-45

Students with Advanced Degrees

32%

Work Experience

5-20 years

Countries Represented

19

Women

27%
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