Skip to content
MBA SchoolsDirectory
Duke University logo
Duke UniversityFuqua School of Business

Daytime MBA

Degree awarded by Duke University

MBAFull-timeOn-campusWeekday classes
Location
Durham, North Carolina, USA
Duration
22 Months
Teaching language
English
Next verified deadline
January 5, 2027 (Round 2)

Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.

Program overview

A cohort-based general management programme. Year one combines an orientation month with about 14 core courses and four or more electives in 6-week terms. Year two is mostly electives, with concentrations, certificates and dual-degree options available.

Intakes
August Source: fuqua.duke.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Duration
22 Months Source: fuqua.duke.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Campus
  • Fuqua School of Business, Durham — Durham, North Carolina, USA100 Fuqua Drive Box 90120 Durham, NC 27708-0120

Tuition and fees

Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
Applicant categoryAmountFee basisPeriod
All applicantsUSD 83,700
Source: fuqua.duke.edu · verified October 5, 2026
(fee basis not stated by the school)Class of 2028 (August 2026 start)

Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.

Admissions requirements

Requirements

Academic qualification
Not verified
Work experience
Class average 6 years (class profile, not a requirement)No minimum work experience required; class average 6.0 yearsSource: fuqua.duke.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Essays
RequiredOne short answer and two longer essay questionsSource: fuqua.duke.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Interview
Not verifiedBy invitation only, in person or virtualSource: fuqua.duke.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Application fee
Not verified

Admission tests

GMAT Focus Edition
Not verifiedClass of 2028 middle 80% range 605-715 (GMAT Focus); the page does not give a minimum or averageSource: fuqua.duke.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Other test
Not verifiedAccepted tests: GMAT, GMAT Focus, GRE, Executive Assessment; whether one is mandatory is not stated on the pageSource: fuqua.duke.edu · verified October 5, 2026

English language

TOEFL / IELTS / other
Not verified

GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.

Application deadlines

IntakeRoundDeadlineApplicantsStatus
Not statedEarly ActionSeptember 2, 2026Source: fuqua.duke.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsPassed
Not statedRound 1September 30, 2026Source: fuqua.duke.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsPassed
Not statedRound 2January 5, 2027Source: fuqua.duke.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsUpcoming
Not statedRound 3March 25, 2027Source: fuqua.duke.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsUpcoming

Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.

Scholarships

  • Merit-based scholarships

    Basis
    Merit-based
    Eligibility
    Applicants in all rounds are considered; no additional application
    Application
    Considered with the program application

Accreditation

  • AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: fuqua.bulletins.duke.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Other MBA programs at Duke University – Fuqua School of Business

Duke University logo

Duke University – Fuqua School of Business

Weekend Executive MBA

ExecutiveHybrid / blended
  • Durham, North Carolina, USA
  • 22-month program
  • Tuition not published or not verified
  • No verified deadline

Explore more: Full-Time MBA (in USA)