Name: MQM
Price: 83500 USD

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Duke University

North Carolina

United States

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Overview

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Designed for college graduates with strong quantitative backgrounds, this 10-month Master of Quantitative Management (MQM) program provides training in analytics and communication, all within a specific context—finance, marketing, risk, or strategy. You’ll prepare for a career in data-based problem solving by learning at the intersection of business and analytics. Along with a foundation in data analysis, you’ll gain expertise in a specific function and a robust set of soft skills, becoming an analyst who can move the whole team forward.

While any good analyst is trained to gather data and report findings, the MQM: Business Analytics curriculum is designed to give you an edge—ensuring you’re equally comfortable analyzing the data, collaborating with teammates, and persuading managers to act on your insights. The difference comes from our focus across three areas:

Technical: Learning tools that facilitate data analysis
Functional: Building expertise in the context of a specific industry or function
Critical thinking and collaboration: Knowing the right questions to ask and presenting insights effectively

With project work and experiences that take you outside your comfort zone, you’ll become a better communicator, critical thinker, and team player as you strengthen your quantitative skills

Electives

Starting in the second term, when available, you will be able to take courses specific to other tracks to give you more breadth in analytics beyond your area of expertise.

Capstone Project

The MQM: Business Analytics program culminates in a capstone project, a 6-week intensive project in which teams of students partner with a faculty advisor and an organization to solve a specific problem utilizing analytics techniques. The capstone is designed to give students the opportunity to utilize the domain-specific tools developed throughout the program in a real-world environment in which they are exposed to the challenges inherent to the modern data environment.

Teaching Methods

Our MQM: Business Analytics faculty bring your courses to life through lectures, class discussions, and case-based learning. Your professors will use actual business problems, leverage interdisciplinary perspectives, and help you understand how data is currently being used to transform all areas of business. The case-based learning method uses real-world business cases as the basis for discussions and team projects. This approach challenges you to see business problems from a corporation's perspective and to take what you learn in class to develop quantitatively supported recommendations. Because so much of your learning happens through debate and analysis, you’re expected to be an active participant in class discussion. As a result you’ll learn to think practically, critically, and creatively, preparing you to tackle business problems from multiple perspectives.

Honor Code

Fuqua is serious about ethical leadership and we create a climate of integrity. All members of our community are governed by Fuqua's Honor Code. By electing to join our community, in turn, you will be expected to abide by our standards of honesty and integrity.

Total Tuition Fees

$83,500

Duration

10 Months

Median Salary

$1,75,000

Ranking

#10

US World and News Report

#25

The World University Rankings

#61

QS World University Rankings

Intake

Fall ( Sept - Nov )

Class Profile

Class Size

313

Average Age

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

International:

10%

White American:

48%

African American:

14%

Native American:

Hispanic American:

10%

Asian American:

17%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,75,000 / year

Graduation Rate

95%

Job Placement

95%

Prospective Job Roles

Statistician

Supply Chain Analyst

Business Intelligence Analyst

Financial Analyst

Business Analyst

Business Consultant

Data Architect

Supply Chain Manager

Consultant

Data analyst

Top recruiters

Eligibility Criteria

Standardised Test Score

GMAT
584

Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 125

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Resume
Video Interview
Essay
96
Professional LOR
GRE
GMAT

Application Deadlines

	Final Deadline
Fall	May 15, 2024

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$83,500 / year

Overall Cost

$1,07,870 / year

Funding Options

Department Funding

External Sources - Scholarships

Scholarships

All MQM: Business Analytics applicants are automatically considered for scholarships

FAQs

Every admitted applicant is automatically reviewed for merit-based scholarships. There is no separate scholarship application. Merit scholarship notification typically occurs within a week following the admission notification. The awards are for the duration program and cover partial tuition. Visit Financing Your Degree for more information. We also offer a student loan for international students. This loan offers a very competitive rate and does NOT require a co-signer from the U.S.
International students who are not already studying in the U.S. and are not eligible for a transfer should apply before the Round 2 deadline to allow time for visa processing
We do not offer open interviews for MQM candidates. Interviews will be extended by invitation after careful review of your application materials. Most interviews will occur via video-conference; North Carolina residents may have the opportunity to interview on campus by invitation. Both formats carry equal weight in the admissions process. Interviews are conducted by staff, alumni, or MBA students.
Yes. As long as you have earned a bachelor's degree by the start date of the program, you are eligible to apply
We accept standardized scores. The admissions committee pays particular attention to the quantitative score on both exams. We admit students with a range of test scores. Other important aspects of your application include: Your academic performance Work experience Community Involvement Leadership Recommendation Essays
This program is designed for individuals who do not have extensive work experience. If you have more than 3 years of post-collegiate, full-time work experience, you are encouraged to continue working and apply for the MBA program at a later date. If you have questions about what constitutes full-time work experience, or if you have more than 3 years of full-time work experience, please contact an admissions counselor at +1.919.660.7705 or [email protected].
Yes, you may qualify for a waiver if you meet certain criteria. Qualification details are listed on the MQM Application Instructions page.
No, we do not grant deferred admission for this program.
Interviewers will have a copy of your resume, but no other component of your application.We do not offer open interviews for MQM: Business Analytics candidates. Interview invitations will be extended after careful review of your application materials. Most interviews will occur via video-conference; North Carolina residents may have the opportunity to interview on campus by invitation. Both formats are given equal weight in the admissions process. Interviews are conducted by Fuqua staff, alumni, or select students who will ask you a variety of questions about your educational background and personal interests. At the conclusion, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions. On-campus interview fast facts: Interviews are conducted in English and generally last 30–45 minutes. Interviews are only available to North Carolina residents who are invited to interview. Select a time that lets you participate in other campus visit activities. Appropriate attire is business casual. Arrive 20 minutes prior for parking and check-in. Bring a one-page resume to the interview. Interviewers will have a copy of your resume, but no other portion of your application file. Video-conference interview fast facts: Most applicants will interview via video-conference, as on-campus interviews are only available to invited North Carolina residents. Appropriate attire is business casual.