Succeeding in a National Marketing Competition
Guest blogger Annika Buettner Throughout the summer and fall terms, several case competitions were hosted at Fuqua (e.g. with Accenture — read a previous blog post about it). Yet, I was wondering...
View ArticleMaking an Impact, Leaving a Legacy
Guest blogger: Jackie Claure, MMS '13 Coming into the MMS program, everyone tries to find their niche. I knew it would be a little different for me because my primary focus did not include the...
View ArticleThree Tips for New MMS Students
Looking back at my MMS experience, I cannot believe how fast the program went by. In the beginning of the summer session, everyone will tell you how quick the program goes by, but you don’t realize how...
View ArticleMMS: The 10-Month Balancing Act
You’ve got 10 months to explore a new city, maybe even a new country, a new school, meet 100s of new people, and learn everything you can in 15 different classes. Ready. Set. Go. Another year of MMS...
View ArticleOpening My Next Chapter with MMS
Why Duke? Why Fuqua? Why MMS? From the admissions process to conversations with employers, family, or friends, be sure to truly take the time to reflect on these questions. They are asked time and time...
View ArticleMy First American Halloween
During fall break, I went to Orlando with some classmates. Disney’s Magic Kingdom was decorated for Halloween. It all started long before October 31. Already in the middle of September, when it was...
View ArticleDiscovering Fuqua’s Diversity through International Events
Guest blogger Zeel Shah carves a pumpkin for the first time. After two really short but busy terms in the MMS: FOB program at Fuqua, we got a much-needed fall break. After the surge of on-campus...
View ArticleThe Brand Challenge Mission
Recently, my fellow MMSers and I were given the opportunity to participate in the MBA Marketing Club’s Brand Challenge. The annual event is a fun and collaborative competition where teams of students...
View ArticleHabitat for Humanity: Building Houses for the Durham Community
MMS students give back to the community by volunteering for Habitat for Humanity. On an afternoon in November, I found myself traveling to a small neighborhood on Durham-Chapel Hill Road. As I pulled...
View ArticleGiving and Growing Outside the Classroom
Although the MMS: FOB program will keep you running from the moment you start, finding time to give back to the community will make your experience in Durham so much more valuable. Here are a few...
View ArticleGain Leadership Experience While Following Your Passion
During my undergraduate career, it seemed that there were endless opportunities to become involved. Clubs based on preferred pastimes, organizations targeted towards future employment, and various...
View ArticleHow Clubs Enhance the MMS Experience
Besides group meetings, classes and career events, MMS club events are frequent visitors to my Outlook calendar. There are two types of clubs in general, professional and recreational. I like both of...
View ArticleBuilding a Legacy
As I was approaching the end of the MMS program, I started to reflect on how I spent my time at Fuqua. I looked at my photos that recorded past activities and travels I took. They show how I’ve grown...
View ArticleQ&A with MMS Student Leaders
As I mentioned in my overview of the MMS Association (MMSA), there were some changes in the student leadership roles available for my Class of 2015 to what is currently in place for the Class of 2016....
View ArticleWhat a Day at Fuqua Looks Like
Six months into the Master of Management Studies (MMS) program, I can assure you of one thing. There is no typical day at Fuqua if you take full advantage of the plethora of resources that Duke and our...
View ArticleUnrivaled Returns: MMS Starts an Investment Club
A remarkable ecosystem exists among entrepreneurs, corporate leaders and the financiers who create, fund and unlock business value. Yet that ecosystem often feels like nothing more than a distant...
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