Master of Management Studies: Foundations of Business
Undergraduate Majors
Liberal Arts (33%)
Business/Accounting (24%)
Engineering/Natural Sciences (18%)
Economics (17%)
Other (8%)
Yi Shu
“I have gained a better understanding of leadership through the team mentality at Fuqua. It is better to be a part of a team and look for other’s strengths to unite an organization, making sure no teammates fall behind.”
MMS: Foundations of Business
Class of 2021
Industry:
Management Consulting
Prior Education:
University of Georgia
Marketing/Management, 2019
Marketing/Management, 2019
Hometown:
Canton, China
Nationality:
China
Why I Chose Fuqua
Fuqua’s team spirit and the caring nature I felt from the school were one of the major reasons I chose to attend Fuqua. During the pandemic, Fuqua arranged team-building activities before students even arrived in Durham. Once classes began, Fuqua did its best to plan meetups that abided by COVID-19 safety rules. We have practiced social distancing and undergone COVID-19 tests twice a week. These efforts made me feel proud to be a part of Duke and Fuqua.
Before Fuqua
I have internship experience in market research, and I found that a market researcher shares many similar traits with a management consultant. I decided I wanted to enter the consulting industry, and Fuqua’s consulting-oriented atmosphere excited me!
After Fuqua
Fuqua had so many resources including, case-oriented classes and interview practice, that helped me achieve my career goal of entering the consulting industry. I was able to land a job with PwC in their Hong Kong office.
5 Random Things About Me
- The meaning of my Chinese name is open wings. I love it because I have always dreamed of becoming a pilot and learning to fly!
- I am a magician! I did a stage magic show at Fuqua for my classmates, and our program director said it was one of the coolest shows he had ever seen.
- Every year I get a new agenda to mark down all of my to-dos. This year, I chose one with a blue cover to match Duke's color, and I embroidered my name onto it.
- I mark every interesting place I have been to with a star on my Google Maps app. I know a lot of good places to go in Durham. Some favorites are M Kokko, Juju, and Pour Taproom.
- I have pure southern pride, but I can ride a snowboard very well. I came from southern China and have lived in Georgia and North Carolina, yet I go each winter to snowy mountains to practice my snowboarding skills.
My Favorite Fuqua Activity
When I was applying to business schools, it was a difficult journey for me. I always wanted to connect with current students to ask them about their experiences, and luckily, I met a lot of nice people who were willing to share! Now that I am at Fuqua, I wanted to do the same thing and help others in a similar situation. When I became an admissions ambassador, I felt happy to represent Fuqua and connect with prospective students.
Typical Class Demographics
MMS: Foundations of Business
Average Age
23
Average Work Experience
6 months or less
Countries Represented
27
Non-US Citizenship
43%
Women
49%
