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In my previous post, I spoke briefly about studying abroad in Cape Town, and I’d like to describe the academic experience in more detail … because despite all the travel and fun my group had during our time in Africa (and we had a lot!), we also had the opportunity to take classes at another [...]
This is the final week of the MBA for me. Looking back, one of the most memorable experiences has definitively been Fuqua on Board (FoB) in which I participated throughout my two years here. FoB also celebrated its tenth anniversary last year, and was redesigned in some big ways during this past academic year. So [...]
Coming into Fuqua, aside from the core class requirements, I planned to take classes that really interested me or would be useful for my upcoming internship and future career. This led me to take classes like Negotiation, Information Management, Managing Human Assets, and Pricing, but also my Strategic Planning Practicum (now part of the FCCP [...]
Last month, Newsleader recognized Darden First Year Andrew Robertson and Nick Blanton for the five year anniversary of their store The Split Banana, a gelato shop known for its creative flavors and use of local ingredients. They opened the store amidst the financial crisis in 2008 in downtown Staunton, Virginia. Andrew, who created the store’s [...]
Peter Roberts, professor of organization & management, Director of Social Enterprise @ Goizueta Simple logic prompts many to think that an entrepreneur with experience starting new enterprises acquires more success than a novice; however, taking a closer look may prove otherwise. Peter Roberts, professor of organization and management, director of Social Enterprise @ Goizueta, is [...]
Earlier this month, we announced that Financial Times ranked Darden No. 1 in the world for general management. In the following student blog, Genie Ko writes about how Darden’s general management curriculum impacted her First Year experience and prepared her as an emerging leader: “Our FY core curriculum includes Leading Organizations, Managerial Communications, Accounting, Finance, Strategy, Decision Analysis, [...]
Guest blogger and future Fuqua student Eapen Alexander with Dean Bill Boulding. To state it plainly, there is no greater entrepreneurial environment than India. And whether in country or abroad, Indians have a demonstrated talent for starting and running successful businesses. Yet once Indian businesses reach a certain level of size and complexity, it becomes [...]
The retail industry has been experiencing immense change, which has created a greater demand for business talent across corporate functions. New technology such as e-commerce, social media, mobile devices, apps, and in-store interactive displays has driven much of the change. It has enabled retailers to communicate, promote, and sell through multiple channels, increasing the complexity [...]
Last year I wrote a post entitled, “Why I Chose Duke!” Now, in my second and final year, I wanted to follow-up on my original post to highlight why I am still grateful that I chose Duke! As I mentioned in my first post, I came to business school seeking a career change and to [...]
Mark McNaney: Daniel, I never met your Dad when I was working on...
