Duke University

The application deadlines for Duke University's Master of Management Studies (MMS) program for the 2025-2026 intake are as follows:

• Early Action: Application Deadline: September 4, 2024; Interview Decision Sent By: October 4, 2024; Final Decision Release: October 18, 2024; Deposit Deadline: December 2, 2024.
• Round 1: Application Deadline: October 1, 2024; Interview Decision Sent By: November 18, 2024; Final Decision Release: December 12, 2024; Deposit Deadline: February 21, 2025.
• Round 2: Application Deadline: January 9, 2025; Interview Decision Sent By: February 17, 2025; Final Decision Release: March 14, 2025; Deposit Deadline: April 24, 2025.
• Round 3: Application Deadline: February 20, 2025; Interview Decision Sent By: March 21, 2025; Final Decision Release: April 4, 2025; Deposit Deadline: May 5, 2025.
• Round 4: Application Deadline: April 3, 2025; Interview Decision Sent By: April 18, 2025; Final Decision Release: May 8, 2025; Deposit Deadline: May 29, 2025.

It's important to note that international applicants are encouraged to apply in Early Action, Round 1, Round 2, or Round 3 to allow sufficient time for visa processing.

I believe I can answer for all four LBS, Fuqua, LSE and HEC. I have been involved in abroad services for Indian students. MMS/MIM programs are very common in European countries. The names you have put here are all the best ones for business management ones. I believe you will be satisfied by the information I have.

Knowledge gained
See the knowledge you gain from attending a MIM from these colleges are very specialized. You must already know that MIM courses are theoretical. But these schools are the ones that put even more focus on the topics they use for their MIM curriculum. But the thing to notice here is what kind of knowledge you get. These colleges may be a global name but their MIM is mostly Europe-oriented.

The MIM degrees at LBS, Fuqua, LSE and HEC are all mainly centric to European business and management. One reason for this is also the fact that MIM programs are not quite popular in other parts of the world. I suggest doing a MIM from these colleges if you are highly invested in the European market.

Career opportunities
The most common jobs you will get after doing a MIM would be entry-level positions. It can vary based on companies that you apply to, as they may have a demand for a bigger role. And given names like LBS, Fuqua, LSE and HEC, you can expect to get better options. But because the course is designed for young undergrad, mostly you won’t be starting with a big role.

The best career opportunities you're gonna get are from Europe based organizations. As already mentioned, MIMs are more popular there, so your degree will be mostly recognized in companies that are located there.

Return on capital invested
By this I generally mean the ROI, simply the value you get from your earnings. Because even if you are earning in six figures, it can be average based on your investment. An average HEC MIM graduate earns around 70-80 lakhs. After a few years of experience it can reach around 90 lakhs or even more. LBS and Fuqua have a difference of 10-15 lakhs. Basically they both range between 40-70 lakhs annually. But yah, LBS MIM degrees have better salaries. Lastly, LSE MIM graduates earn like 30-40 lakhs as starting salary.

To get the best return, it's basically HEC and LBS takes the prize. Both of these MIM tuition costs under 50 lakhs. By the way, Fuqua and LSE are not quite cheaper when compared.

There you have it. In terms of overall benefit, I would suggest going with either LBS or HEC. These two are more recognized and have higher ROI numbers. You can mention if you have any specific interests. I would be more than happy to reply. Thanks.

Here is the list of personal information that you need to provide to get into Duke Fuqua School of business:

Educational background
Transcripts
Employment history
Resume
Activities and achievements
Self-reported test scores
Essays
Here are the eligibility criteria:

By the start of the programme, you must have earned or expected a bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, business, economics, or an equivalent quantitative major. Your diploma must be from a recognised college or university.
If you have more than three years of paid or unpaid post-graduate work experience, including volunteer work, part-time work, and internships, please contact Grady Arnao, our MQM: Business Analytics Admissions counsellor, to discuss your eligibility.
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