All applications are evaluated holistically based on multiple criteria. Below, you will find detailed instructions about how to apply to the MMS: Duke Kunshan program. You’ll find outlines of how we evaluate application components to determine if you fit our selection criteria.
Legible, scanned copies of all transcripts are required for each college or university you have attended where you:
If you took classes at a college or university while in high school, do not list the college or university as a separate school in your application.
For transfer credits: Follow the guidelines listed above, but please note that for any transferred credits that qualify to be reported, we need to see grades/marks. If the grades/marks as well as the credits appear on your degree-conferring institution’s transcript, then the additional transcript will not be required.
For student abroad credits: Please follow the same guidelines as for transfer credits.
Transcripts must include:
If your transcripts do not state the degree and date conferred, upload a copy of your diploma in addition to the transcript. If your transcript is not in English, it must be translated, attested, and uploaded along with the originals. Those applying from outside the U.S. should refer to the additional transcript guidelines for international students. For detailed information, please refer to the “Non-U.S. Applicants” section below.
Two options for sending transcripts:
Duke University
The Fuqua School of Business
Office of Admissions
100 Fuqua Drive, Box 90120
Durham, NC 27708-0120 USA
If you do not submit your official transcripts on time, or if you misrepresent, falsify, or omit information, we may revoke any offer of admission or financial assistance.
When to submit copies of official transcripts:
Only if you are admitted to the program, will you be required to submit official transcripts from each college or university you have attended for verification. The due date for official transcripts will be noted in your admitted student portal. If you have not yet completed your studies by this date, your official transcripts should reach The Fuqua School of Business no later than one week before your program begins.
The admissions committee wants to learn more about your personal and professional motivations. To help us get to know you better, you’ll need to provide your thoughts on three short answer questions and two essays as part of your application.
Instructions for all written submissions:
All submissions are scanned using plagiarism detection software. Plagiarism is considered a cheating violation within the Fuqua Honor Code and will not be tolerated in the admissions process.
Required Short Answer Questions
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer all three questions. Responses must not exceed 500 characters (the equivalent of about 100 words per question).
Required Essay 1
INSTRUCTIONS:
Your response to this essay question should be a maximum of 350 words in length.
Question: For our MMS: Duke Kunshan University class, the admissions team is looking for students who are eager to engage with, and learn from, their classmates. This learning takes place both inside and outside the classroom, as extracurricular engagement is an important part of the MMS experience. Describe how you would plan to be engaged outside of the classroom and how your unique perspective, experiences, and passions will add to the MMS community.
Required Essay 2
INSTRUCTIONS:
Present your response in list form, numbered from 1-25. Some points may be only a few words, while others may be longer. Your complete list should not exceed two pages.
Question: The “Team Fuqua” spirit and community is one of the things that set the Fuqua experience apart, and it is a concept that extends beyond the student body to include faculty, staff, and the administration. When a new person joins the admissions team, we ask that person to share with everyone in the office a list of “25 Random Things About Yourself.” As an admissions team, we already know the new hire’s professional and academic background, so learning these “25 Random Things” helps us to get to know someone’s personality, background, special talents, and more.
In this spirit, the admissions committee also wants to get to know you—beyond the professional and academic achievements listed in your resume and transcript. You can share with us important life experiences, your likes and dislikes, hobbies, achievements, fun facts, or anything that helps us understand what makes you who you are.
Re-applicants are not required to generate a new list of “25 Random Things.” The option of resubmitting “25 Random Things” from the previous year’s application, or creating a new list of “25 Random Things” is available.
Optional Essay
INSTRUCTIONS:
Responses must be a maximum of one page.
Question: If you feel there are circumstances of which the admissions committee should be aware (e.g., unexplained gaps in work, choice of recommenders or lack of a professional recommendation, inconsistent or questionable academic performance), please explain them. Do NOT upload additional essays or additional recommendations in this area. The optional essay is intended to provide the admissions committee with insight into your circumstances only.
Re-Applicant Essay
INSTRUCTIONS:
An additional essay is required for re-applicants. Respond to the following in no more than two pages.
Question: It is not uncommon for it to take more than one try to achieve a goal. Please share with us the self-reflection process that you underwent after last year’s application and how you have grown as a result. How did it shape your commitment to Fuqua and inspire your decision to reapply?
