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We are committed to making Duke’s Master in Business, Climate, and Sustainability (MBCS) program accessible to all qualified and committed candidates. Here you’ll find basic information about the program costs. For merit scholarships and detailed information on how to apply for student loans, please visit Financing Your Degree.
For information about the billing schedule and due dates for tuition & fees, please visit the University Bursar Office website.
The determined Cost of Attendance (which includes tuition, fees, and a living expense allocation) for the Duke Master in Business, Climate, and Sustainability (MBCS) program is expected to be available during March 2026.
Preliminarily, students beginning the MBCS program in July 2026 (Class of 2027) may expect the tuition cost to approximate ~70,000 USD. Other fees and the living expense allocation combined are estimated to total ~39,000 USD.
For information about the billing schedule and due dates (which will be available during Spring 2026) for tuition & fees, please visit the University Bursar Office website.
For more information on scholarships and loans, please visit Financing Your Degree.
From more traditional scholarships and loans to special programs, there are a number of opportunities available for MBCS applicants.
| Aid Type | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Merit-based scholarships | All MBCS applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships |
| Various federal and private loans | U.S. citizens and permanent residents |
| International Student Loan Program (no cosigner option, depending on lender) | International students |
| Yellow Ribbon Program | Eligible Chapter 33 (post 9/11 GI Bill) recipients |
For more information on scholarships and loans, please visit Financing Your Degree.
MBCS Quick Facts
Start Date: July 2026
Duration: 10 months
Program location: Durham, NC
Campus location: Fuqua School of Business and Nicholas School of the Environment
Style: Cohort-based