Duke University

• ResumeRequired

  One page, professional.

• Unofficial transcriptsRequired

  Scanned copies for every degree-granting institution and any related coursework; must show name, institution, courses, grades, degree and conferral date. Non-English transcripts translated and attested. Official transcripts only after admission.

• Recommendation1 letter · professional

  A professional recommender (e.g. internship or work supervisor) is expected. An academic recommender only if no professional one is available, explained in the optional essay. Relatives/friends strongly discouraged.

  Submitted via the recommendation form (use recommenders' work email addresses). More than one is not allowed. Optional 'bonus endorsements' from Fuqua students/alumni are separate.

• GMAT, GRE, SAT or ACTRequired — waiver possible

  Any one of GMAT, GRE, SAT or ACT is required. At-home tests accepted. GMAT/GRE valid 5 years (SAT/ACT 10). GMAT Focus superscore accepted if all scores are reported.

  Waiver / exemption: Eligible if you attend or graduated from an undergraduate institution on a 4.0 scale, have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.4 or higher, and have quantitative coursework (e.g. statistics, economics/econometrics, finance, accounting, calculus, data analytics, engineering). Request after starting the application, at least two weeks before the round deadline; typically reviewed in 2–3 business days; discretionary, no appeal.

• Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic or TOEFL iBTIf your degree wasn't taught in EnglishRequired

  Duolingo English Test (preferred): Minimum 125, preferred 135+. Submitting a DET score waives the application fee. Valid 2 years.

  IELTS Academic: Minimum 7.0 (preferred 7.5+). Valid 2 years.

  TOEFL iBT: Minimum 95 (preferred 105+); new 1–6 scale minimum 5.0 (preferred 5.5+). Valid 2 years.

  Waiver / exemption: Required if your first language isn't English. No exemption criteria are published: applicants may request a waiver after starting the application; documentation or a video may be required.

• Interview (by invitation)

  By invitation after application review; no open interviews. Most interviews are by video conference; invited North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia residents may interview on campus (on-campus interviews generally last 30–45 minutes). The interviewer sees only the resume.

Who can apply

• Bachelor's degreeRequired

  Completed before the program starts. Three-year degrees accepted if equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's.

• Quantitative undergraduate major

  The school’s official pages say this differently. Here is what each one says — check with the school before you rely on it.

  No preferred undergraduate major

  Transcripts section: no specific undergraduate major is considered preferable to any other.

  Application Instructions ↗

  Quantitative undergraduate major (stated as preferred)

  A STEM, business, economics or quantitative degree is preferred; others should contact admissions.

  Admissions Facts + Dates ↗

  Quantitative undergraduate major (stated as required)

  Eligibility section: degree in a STEM, business, economics or equivalent quantitative major.

  Application Instructions ↗

• Essay 1 · Required · 2 pages“25 Random Things About Yourself” Our spirit of community is what sets the Fuqua experience apart. The concepts extend beyond the student body to include faculty, staff, and administration. When a new person joins the admissions team, we ask that person to share with everyone in the office a list of "25 Random Things About Yourself." As an admissions team, we already know the new hire's professional and academic background, so learning these "25 Random Things" helps us to get to know someone's personality, background, special talents, and more. In this spirit, the admissions committee also wants to get to know you beyond the professional and academic achievements listed in your resume and transcript. You can share with us important life experiences, your likes and dislikes, hobbies, achievements, fun facts, or anything that helps us understand what makes you who you are.

  “25 Random Things About Yourself” Our spirit of community is what sets the Fuqua experience apart. The concepts extend beyond the student body to include faculty, staff, and administration. When a new person joins the admissions team, we ask that person to share with everyone in the office a list of "25 Random Things About Yourself." As an admissions team, we already know the new hire's professional and academic background, so learning these "25 Random Things" helps us to get to know someone's personality, background, special talents, and more. In this spirit, the admissions committee also wants to get to know you beyond the professional and academic achievements listed in your resume and transcript. You can share with us important life experiences, your likes and dislikes, hobbies, achievements, fun facts, or anything that helps us understand what makes you who you are.

• Essay 2 · Required · 350 wordsThe strength of the Fuqua community comes from the everyday interactions among its students. As you think about joining this community, reflect on the person you hope to be for your classmates. What strengths, perspectives, or experiences will you bring? What do you hope to learn from others, and how do you expect those interactions to shape your own growth?

  The strength of the Fuqua community comes from the everyday interactions among its students. As you think about joining this community, reflect on the person you hope to be for your classmates. What strengths, perspectives, or experiences will you bring? What do you hope to learn from others, and how do you expect those interactions to shape your own growth?

• Essay 3 · OptionalIf you feel there are circumstances of which the admissions committee should be aware (e.g., unexplained gaps in work, choice of recommenders or lack of a professional recommendation, inconsistent or questionable academic performance), please explain them. Do NOT upload additional essays nor additional recommendations in this area. The optional essay is intended to provide the admissions committee with insight into your circumstances only.

  If you feel there are circumstances of which the admissions committee should be aware (e.g., unexplained gaps in work, choice of recommenders or lack of a professional recommendation, inconsistent or questionable academic performance), please explain them. Do NOT upload additional essays nor additional recommendations in this area. The optional essay is intended to provide the admissions committee with insight into your circumstances only.

• Essay 4 · Reapplicants only · 2 pagesIt is not uncommon for it to take more than one try to achieve a goal. Please share with us the self-reflection process that you underwent after last year's application and how you have grown as a result. How did it shape your commitment to Fuqua and inspire your decision to reapply?

  It is not uncommon for it to take more than one try to achieve a goal. Please share with us the self-reflection process that you underwent after last year's application and how you have grown as a result. How did it shape your commitment to Fuqua and inspire your decision to reapply?

• Essay 5 · Required · 750 charactersWhat are your immediate career goals after completing the MQM: Business Analytics program?

  What are your immediate career goals after completing the MQM: Business Analytics program?

• Essay 6 · Required · 750 charactersWhy did you select your preferred track(s) (Finance, Marketing, Risk, or Strategy)?

  Why did you select your preferred track(s) (Finance, Marketing, Risk, or Strategy)?