{"id":42759,"date":"2026-09-08T08:35:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T12:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/?p=42759"},"modified":"2026-09-08T08:35:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T12:35:17","slug":"duke-fuqua-mba-careers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/duke-fuqua-mba-careers\/","title":{"rendered":"The mbaMission Podcast: How Duke Fuqua Helps MBAs Build Lasting Careers | Ep 119"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA applicants\u2014those from traditional industries (e.g., consulting, banking, finance) and less-conventional backgrounds alike\u2014all have the same career-related question in mind when considering which programs to target: Will this school help me reach my professional goals? In Episode 119 of<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The mbaMission Podcast<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Shari Hubert, associate dean of admissions at Duke University\u2019s Fuqua School of Business, joins mbaMission Senior Consultant Harold Simansky and Founder Jeremy Shinewald to discuss what Fuqua offers that can help candidates answer that important question.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/57JPbd7ikZ4c9qQtjYv13K?si=cffb62bf7359441c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-41852\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/spotify-button-300x100.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/spotify-button-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/spotify-button.jpg 563w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-mbamission-podcast\/id1748825410?i=1000788431426\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-41854\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/apple-podcasts-button-300x100.jpg\" alt=\"apple podcasts button\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/apple-podcasts-button-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/apple-podcasts-button.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How Duke Fuqua Helps MBAs Build Lasting Careers | Ep 119\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PJOSlWaIB5A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/duke-fuqua-mba-careers\/#fuquas_career_support_takes_the_long_view\" >Fuqua\u2019s Career Support Takes the Long View<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/duke-fuqua-mba-careers\/#fuqua_is_notably_strong_in_healthcare\" >Fuqua Is Notably Strong in Healthcare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/duke-fuqua-mba-careers\/#social_impact_and_entrepreneurship_offerings_are_growing\" >Social Impact and Entrepreneurship Offerings Are Growing\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/duke-fuqua-mba-careers\/#fuquas_reach_extends_beyond_the_southeast\" >Fuqua\u2019s Reach Extends Beyond the Southeast<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"fuquas_career_support_takes_the_long_view\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fuqua\u2019s Career Support Takes the Long View<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shari explains that Fuqua\u2019s career approach begins with students\u2019 long-term professional development, rather than immediately focusing on their first job after graduating. In particular, the school encourages students to form and build strong relationships with advocates who can help them navigate industries and functions over time\u2014an approach that proves especially helpful in today\u2019s competitive hiring market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fuqua supports students in developing both the habits and the confidence to manage career transitions throughout their time in the workforce. Sector directors, career fellows, employer relationship specialists, clubs, alumni, and Duke-wide resources all play a role, together cultivating a robust professional ecosystem.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"fuqua_is_notably_strong_in_healthcare\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fuqua Is Notably Strong in Healthcare<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the episode, Shari also highlights Fuqua\u2019s robust reputation in the areas of healthcare and life sciences. In fact, Duke\u2019s commitment to the healthcare sector predates Fuqua.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through the program\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hsm.fuqua.duke.edu\/about\/hsm-certificate\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Center for Health Sector Management (HSM)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which offers an HSM Certificate, students gain an in-depth understanding of the relationships among biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, payers, health systems, policy, and other facets of the industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"social_impact_and_entrepreneurship_offerings_are_growing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Impact and Entrepreneurship Offerings Are Growing\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shari notes that student interest in the areas of social impact, sustainability, community work, impact investing, and nonprofit governance is growing, and Fuqua is responding to that interest. Through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/case.fuqua.duke.edu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CASE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a research center established \u201cto study and share the best practices of the growing cadre of social entrepreneurs testing new solutions to social and environmental problems,\u201d students can take advantage of targeted programming, impact-focused projects, and opportunities such as nonprofit board service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students hoping to pursue a career in entrepreneurship will also find a broad range of sector-specific resources at Fuqua, offering startup recruiting, venture capital exposure, labs, mentored studies, and Duke\u2019s broader innovation and entrepreneurship resources. Shari asserts that entrepreneurship is a mindset that can apply across many career contexts, so these resources can support all students, not just those who plan to start a company.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"fuquas_reach_extends_beyond_the_southeast\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fuqua\u2019s Reach Extends Beyond the Southeast<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harold and Jeremy ask Shari about the common misconception that Fuqua primarily serves only one region, the Southeast. She explains that the program\u2019s graduates actually span the entirety of the United States and into international markets, with a large proportion of Fuqua alumni working far beyond the borders of Durham.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fuqua can prepare its students for a wide range of careers, but candidates need to explore how their specific aspirations align with the school\u2019s resources, culture, and career support model. If you are wondering whether Fuqua can support your post-MBA professional goals, this episode offers insight into how the school helps students pursue career paths that match their ambitions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New episodes of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mbaMission Podcast<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are released every Tuesday on all major streaming platforms, with full video episodes available on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@mbaMission\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mbaMission\u2019s YouTube channel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are curious about how your story, experiences, and goals align with what top business schools are looking for, sign up for a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/consult\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> free 30-minute consultation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with Harold, Jeremy, or another member of mbaMission\u2019s admissions team.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shari Hubert, associate dean of admissions at Duke Fuqua, joins mbaMission Senior Consultant Harold Simansky and mbaMission Founder Jeremy Shinewald to discuss Fuqua\u2019s long-term approach to MBA career support, healthcare, social impact, entrepreneurship, and alumni reach.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":42760,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[123,24,643],"tags":[232,685,183,684,686,624,295],"class_list":["post-42759","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career-advice","category-duke-fuqua","category-mbamission-podcast","tag-duke-fuqua","tag-healthcare-mba","tag-mba-careers","tag-mba-employment-outcomes","tag-mba-entrepreneurship","tag-mbamission-podcast","tag-social-impact-mba"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - 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