Hello and welcome to another edition of Trivia Tuesday, in which we examine individual program elements that differentiate the leading MBA programs from their peers. Today, we’re digging into the Clear Admit School Guide to Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business in order to share with you some insights about the program’s Entrepreneurship program.
“Fuqua established the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation for students interested in pursuing careers in entrepreneurial or private equity endeavors. The Center works to incorporate the practices and ideas associated with entrepreneurship into Fuqua’s curriculum.
“The teaching style of the school’s entrepreneurship electives varies, with both lecture-based and experiential offerings. The more traditional, lecture-based classes include Entrepreneurial Strategy, and Venture Capital & Private Equity, while the experiential options include the New Ventures Clinic and the Mentored Study in Entrepreneurship.
“Fuqua also offers opportunities to become involved in entrepreneurial activities outside of the classroom. The Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Club (EVCC) includes both students and alumni as members and is one of the largest student organizations on campus. Through organized events and meetings, the clubs facilitate interactions between members and practicing entrepreneurs. Students involved in the club gain exposure and insight to the challenges, concerns and concepts associated with entrepreneurship and private equity.
“Students can also learn about entrepreneurship through active participation in the Duke Start-Up Challenge. The annual competition, which spans the majority of the academic year, asks participants to plan and launch their own businesses from the ground up. The first step of the challenge, the Elevator Pitch Competition, takes place in November, followed by an Executive Summary Competition in February, a Business Plan Competition and Investor Pitch Presentation in March, and a final round in April, in which teams compete for a grand prize of $25,000. Throughout the process, experienced professionals provide students with feedback and advice about almost every aspect of beginning a new venture.”
To read more about Fuqua’s special programs, be sure to check out the Clear Admit School Guide to Fuqua. All Clear Admit School Guides are available for immediate purchase and download on the Clear Admit shop.
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