Facts & Dates

Although not required for admission, any prior work experience you’ve had helps us understand how you have developed leadership and teamwork skills.

• There is no minimum work experience required for this program. We recommend applicants have no more than two years of full-time post-graduate work experience since this is a pre-professional program. Contact admissions if you have more experience and want to discuss your options.
• Any paid or unpaid work experience will be considered, including volunteer positions, part-time work, student clubs and activities, and internships.
• In your application, show us how your previous experiences will contribute to the MBCS learning environment.

The Master in Business, Climate, and Sustainability program is rigorous and fast-paced, requiring strong quantitative and analytical skills. Fuqua and the Nicholas School value differences and unique points of view, so we consider applicants with:

• Various undergraduate degrees and professional backgrounds
• GPA and test scores are reviewed as one component of your application. Strong quantitative and analytical skills are required.

Because the MBCS academic environment requires strong quantitative and analytical skills, the admissions committee pays particular attention to the quantitative segment of your test score to ensure you can handle the rigor of the program.

Quantitative aptitude can also be demonstrated by success in quantitative coursework. This can include courses related, but not limited to, mathematics, business, statistics, economics, finance, engineering, and computer science.

English Language Proficiency: For applicants who do not speak English as a native language, English as a Second Language test scores are not required for admission consideration, even as an optional material submission. We utilize other aspects of the application—other standardized tests (GRE, GMAT, SAT), essays, undergraduate record, recommendation, and the interview—to evaluate English language skills.

Your resume, application essays, recommendation, and interview are what weave fit, passion, and impact together into your "story." No one part is more important than the other, so give each one your best effort. And most importantly, just be you.

Resume

You must include a current one-page professional resume. Please start with your current position and include employment information (full- and part-time) and relevant volunteer work, internships, or positions with student clubs or organizations. Your education section should show dates of attendance and degrees received.

Essays

Your essays allow us to get to know you as a person, what drives you, and what inspires you. This is your chance to fill in any gaps or include details that do not appear elsewhere.

Recommendation

A letter of recommendation provides a third-party perspective on your ability to succeed in this program. One letter of recommendation is required and should come from someone who knows you in a professional context, such as a supervisor at an internship or place of employment. If you are unable to provide a professional recommendation, you may submit a recommendation from someone who knows you through school and can speak to your performance in an academic setting. Please clarify if you select this option in the Optional Essay. You may not submit more than one recommendation. Ensure your recommender understands the goal of their letter: to highlight your strengths through meaningful examples.

Interview

We do not offer open interviews for MBCS 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 with individual applicants by staff, alumni, or select second-year MBA students.

During your interview, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Show us your interpersonal skills
• Discuss your educational background and personal interests
• Demonstrate how you and Duke are a good fit