Overview: The Duke Global EMBA program brings together senior executives from diverse backgrounds and locations for focused studies. The program incorporates learning experiences in contrasting economies and allows opportunities to learn about the economic, social, cultural, and political issues affecting the ways in which business is conducted in the global market. A highlight of the program is that students live and work around the world while pursuing the Duke MBA.
Program Format/Program Schedule: Sixty percent of classroom time takes place during the residencies in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Students study, discuss, and experience the way in which region-specific institutions, markets, cultures, and civilizations both enhance international commerce and marketplaces. Working with a personal coach throughout the program, students also explore the unique leadership and personal development issues facing senior executives, such as developing skills to effectively conduct external corporate relations with media, regulators, and shareholders.
Because of the international locations of the Global Executive cohort and the continuous nature of Internet-enabled learning, faculty/student contact is a significant part of the Global Executive MBA experience. In addition to weekly real-time class meetings and office hours, faculty monitor class and team bulletin board discussions and respond to e-mails on a regular basis.
Curriculum: During 5 terms students will complete at least 12 courses including 8 core modules that span all functional areas of business, and 3 multi-term courses in which students develop global business intuition and competence.
Core Courses: Core courses for the program are Financial Reporting and Managerial Accounting in a Global Environment, Management for the Global Executive, Global Managerial Economics, Statistical Models for the Global Executive, Dynamic Strategy in Global Environments, Operations Management in a Global Environment, Global Capital Markets, Global Marketing: Strategies and Tactics, Leadership in a Global Economy: Culture and Context, Leadership in a Global Economy: Markets and Institutional Arrangements, Leadership in a Global Economy: Personal Leadership and Talent Development.
Class Profile: On average, students are approximately 38 years of age, with a minimum of 14 years post-undergraduate work experience.
Admission Requirements: To be considered for admission to the Global EMBA program applicants must submit a completed online application, two personal statements, a nonrefundable application fee ($225), a current resume, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts from all previous post-secondary education, a GMAT score report, complete an interview, and Official results from the TOEFL, PTE, or IELTS exam for applicants whose native language is not English.
Applicants must also submit a letter from their current employer outlining the company’s support of time and/or financial commitment. Principals of a company can provide a letter of self-sponsorship (view a sample sponsorship letter).
Essay: Why you want to pursue an MBA and what you will bring to Duke, in addition to your experiences that shape your unique perspective?
Admission Deadlines:
| Round | Date |
| 1 | September 1, 2011 |
| 2 | October 28, 2011 |
| 3 | December 7, 2011 |
| 4 | February 16, 2012 |
| 5 | March 16, 2012 |