BLUF: The following policies outline and define classroom expectations, academic requirements and resources for the Daytime MBA program. If you have questions about any of this information please contact the Office of Student Life (OSL).
The Fuqua Bulletin is the official academic handbook within which you will find a complete list of academic policies, procedures and regulations.
The academic calendar is available here. You can also access the academic calendar in FuquaWorld.
During their time at Fuqua many students will utilize an academic resource of some kind for one, many or all of their classes. Below is a list of resources available to you. If you are confused about any topic, at any time, even on the very first day of class…..please reach out! You should also think of these academic resources as a mode of help instead of a sign of difficulty.
Teaching Assistants [TAs]: The TA’s are a resource to help you with your academic success. There is no cost to you to work with a TA and they can be tremendously helpful. They typically hold review sessions during the week and over the weekend. It is a good idea to get connected to your TA early in the semester if you are not familiar with the subject material as 1) you want to avoid falling too far behind; and 2) the TA supply is fixed and demand will rise as the semester progresses.
Professors: Of course the professors want you to do well in their class so if you don’t understand the material reach out to your professor and/or go see them during office hours.
Peers: Is there someone in your class that seems to be an expert on a topic that you are having trouble with? If so don’t be afraid to ask them for help – This is Team Fuqua!
Academic Fellows: These are SY students selected by faculty and their peers to assist all students in furthering learning objectives in each core course. This group of students also manages the TAs for all of the core classes.
The Office of Student Life: If you have tried the above resources and are still having trouble with class content please email the Office of Student Life to discuss options for support.
BLUF: To graduate students need 1) 79 credits; 2) no more than the pre-determined strikes per term; 3) all core classes completed, 4) completion of the Applied Learning Degree Requirement, and 5) a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
To graduate, Daytime MBA students must complete at least seventy-nine credits, complete or exempt all core courses, and have a GPA of at least 3.0. More information on graduation degree requirements can be found here.
Students may be dismissed from the program if they fail to make satisfactory progress to this goal. Satisfactory progress is defined by the following two criteria:
- Students must complete a minimum of forty-five credits in the first academic year of the program and seventy-nine credits by the end of the second academic year. Courses designated as required must be taken at the designated times unless the student has earned an exemption from the course, either by receiving an administrative exemption based on prior coursework or by passing an exemption exam.
- Students’ grades must exceed a minimum threshold defined by the following “strike system.” Students receive one strike for each F they earn and 0.5 strikes for each LP; these strikes accumulate through the program. If the total number of strikes received meets or exceeds the thresholds specified below, the student will be immediately dismissed from the program. The thresholds for dismissal vary by term as follows:
Threshold for Dismissal
| Year/Term | Strike Threshold |
| First Year – Summer 1 and Fall 1 | 1.5 Strikes |
| First Year – Fall 2, Spring 1, and Spring 2 | 2 Strikes |
| Second Year | 2.5 Strikes |
Students who are dismissed from the program may appeal their dismissal to the Curriculum Committee. The Curriculum Committee will review the appeal and consider extenuating circumstances, if any. Appeals must be submitted in writing within two weeks of notification of dismissal.
Students who earn an F in a required course must retake and pass that course at Fuqua. Per University policy, Fs remain on the student’s transcript and figure into the GPA even after retaking the course. They also continue to count in the strike total.
The Duke Student Disability Access Office (SDAO) has been charged with the responsibility of exploring possible coverage and reasonable accommodations for qualified undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who are disabled in compliance with Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
The SDAO’s goal is to provide and coordinate accommodations, support services and programs that enable students with disabilities to have equal access to all Duke University programs and activities. Students who wish to be considered for reasonable accommodations at The Fuqua School of Business must identify themselves to the Duke University Student Disability Access Office and become registered in order to receive accommodations. This comprehensive website provides complete policy and procedural information for students requesting to be considered for reasonable accommodations.
Once your registration is finalized and your eligibility for accommodations has been determined, the SDAO will communicate this information to the Disability Support Liaison (DSL) within the Office of Student Life. It is the student’s responsibility to contact OSL to make an appointment to discuss how these accommodations will be implemented here at Fuqua.
Note on In-Person Attendance Expectation for the 2023-2024 Academic Year
To maintain a healthy learning environment, it is necessary to prevent behaviors that can diminish the collective classroom learning experience. While we expect students to attend all class sessions, the Classroom Norms provide clear standards for in-class behavior that relates to promptness, courtesy and preparedness.
Promptness
- Classes will start on time and end on time; breaks will end at the time specified. Students should be in their seats and prepared for class discussion before class starts and before the break ends.
- Some classes have handouts and/or require you to turn in an assignment before class starts. You should arrive in time to pick up a handout at the front of the class or turn in an assignment. Don’t walk to the front once class has started.
- If you arrive late, take a seat at the back of the classroom so as to avoid disturbing others. It is fine to move into a better seat at the break.
Courtesy – In General
- Don’t leave the classroom while class is in session. Wait until a break or until class ends. If you are ill, or awaiting news because of a family emergency, let the instructor know before class and sit at the back of the classroom.
- All electronic devices should be turned off during class. If you need to be in touch because of a family emergency, let the instructor know before class and keep your device on vibrate.
- Eat before you come to class; no eating in the classroom, beverages are okay.
- Clean up after yourself and others.
Courtesy – Class Discussion
- Listen carefully: to the professor, to your classmates.
- Raise your hand when you want to speak and wait to be acknowledged by the professor.
- Do not interrupt someone else who is speaking.
- If someone else makes the comment you planned to make, put your hand down. Don’t repeat a comment someone else has already made.
- Be respectful of others’ comments and ideas.
Preparedness
- Come to class having completed all the assigned readings, cases and other assignments. Do not adopt a strategy to divide and conquer the work within teams, because it minimizes individual learning. All students should contribute to the work of the team and are expected to be able to explain and apply the nature of the analysis and outcome.
- Bring all the necessary class materials with you to class including cases, readings and an extra copy of your assignment (if one is due).
- Always bring your name tent.
- Cold calls are fair game, though it is better if you initiate the discussion.
Students requesting to take more than three 3-credit courses in any given term (Fall 1, Fall 2, Spring 1, Spring 2) should request an overload. Course overloads are approved the week before drop/add ends for each term. If you would like to request an overload, you can do so by submitting your request in FuquaConnect. Search for the form “… Credit Increase Request”. Requests are implemented the week prior to the start of each term. Once approved, a notification is emailed to let you know that additional courses can be added through DukeHub.
It is not necessary to request an overload for the following courses. These courses will be added to your schedule via the Fuqua Registrar’s office and credits will automatically be increased. Some of these courses are part of our Experiential Learning courses (EL). The professor teaching the course will alert us of the students who should be enrolled.
- Finance 894 – Private Equity Buyouts Lab.
- Fuqua Client Consulting Practicum (FCCP) (EL)
- Global Academic Travel Experience (GATE) (EL)
- Hlthmgmt 705 & 706 – Health Sector Management Seminar Series
- Hlthmgmt 716 – Management of Health Systems and Policy (begins before term 3 starts)
- Hlthmgmt 896 – Practicum (DUHELP) (EL)
- Hltmgmt 898 – Design in Healthcare Series
- Independent Study with approval. Visit Fuqua Connect for Guidelines. (EL)
- Management 754 – Mentored Study (EL)
- Non-Fuqua Courses – Please find information about taking courses at Duke in FuquaConnect
- Strategy 849, 851 – New Ventures courses
Additional Fuqua Registrar resources are found in FuquaConnect.
BLUF: If you are enrolled or auditing a class you will be charged for any course materials associated with the class. Coursepacks are available on your class Canvas site as a digital download on the first day of class of each term and will remain available for six months. All pre-assignments will be made available online at FuquaWorld two weeks before the term starts and remain available for four weeks.
COURSEPACK AND PRE-ASSIGNMENT DISTRIBUTION
Daytime MBA Program, Master Of Management Studies and Master Of Quantitative Management: In an effort to eliminate significant waste from leftover course materials, we are no longer distributing printed copies for pick up. Going forward, all coursepacks and pre-assignments are distributed as digital content via the class Canvas web site (coursepacks) and FuquaWorld (pre-assignments). Students who need a printed version of their coursepack or pre-assignment may duplicate one copy for personal use. You may use any of the student printers located around Fuqua’s campus. Student print quotas have been increased to cover the additional cost of printing materials. Student Printing – TSC Online (duke.edu)
COURSEPACK COPYRIGHT POLICY
Materials in your course pack may be copyrighted and subject to federal copyright laws. The cost of the packet may include royalty fees, which the school is required by law to collect and remit to the copyright holders of included works. Coursepack charges may also include simulations, software, books, class handouts, etc. The Fuqua School of Business supports the U.S. Copyright Laws. Any unauthorized reproductions of the course material is prohibited and will be considered both a violation of the Fuqua School of Business Honor Code and of applicable copyright laws.
COURSEPACK PAYMENT POLICY
If you are enrolled or auditing a class, your Bursar account will be billed for the required course materials, if there are any. Charges will be billed two weeks after the start of term, and will be reflected in your account at the next billing cycle (NOTE: Spring 2 charges will be billed one week after class starts to ensure you are able to pay your balance before graduation). If you drop a class within the drop/add period, you will not be billed for the coursepack. If you have questions concerning your billing statement, please contact the Bursars Office.
2024-2025 PRE-ASSIGNMENT AND COURSE PACK DISTRIBUTION DATES
PRE-ASSIGNMENT
All pre-assignments are available to students (and faculty) online at Fuqua World until the end of the second week of classes. This measure is being taken during the drop/add period to help you make your final course decisions prior to the start of classes and allow you to access your first assignment prior to coursepack availability.
| Academic Term | Available beginning |
| Summer (MMS & MQM) | TBD |
| Summer (Daytime MBA) | TBD |
| Fall 1 | August 22, 2024 |
| Fall 2 | October 14, 2024 |
| Spring 1 | January 3, 2025 |
| Spring 2 | March 3, 2025 |
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COURSEPACKS
Daytime MBA Program (Daytime), Master Of Management Studies (MMS) and Master Of Quantitative Management (MQM) Coursepacks Coursepacks are available on your class Canvas web site as a digital download on the first day of class of each term and will remain available for six months.
| Academic Term | Available Beginning |
| Summer (MMS & MQM) | TBD |
| Summer (Daytime MBA) | TBD |
| Fall 1 | September 5, 2024 |
| Fall 2 | October 28, 2024 |
| Spring 1 | January 16, 2025 |
| Spring 2 | March 17, 2025 |
HOW TO ACCESS THE DIGITAL VERSION OF YOUR COURSE PACK
The e-version of the student’s course pack will be accessible via the Canvas course website. Should any questions or issues arise, contact Fuqua’s Technical Support Team (help@fuqua.duke.edu).
Students may take up to 15 credits across all experiential courses that can count towards graduation requirements (i.e., GATE, Mentored Study, FCCP [Fuqua Client Consulting Practicums], P4E [Programs for Entrepreneurs], and Independent Study). Any experiential credits in excess of 15 do not count towards the graduation requirement.
- General information:
- Ford Library resources:
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Students who would like to request a grade review with a faculty member must follow the process outlined on FuquaWorld.
All Fuqua students receive a single laminated name tent at the beginning of each academic year.
Students can request official transcripts and degree verifications via DukeHub. In DukeHub, under Academics, choose the Request Transcript Option. Find additional information about transcripts here. if needed. Unofficial transcripts can also be generated from DukeHub. The Duke University Registrar and not the Fuqua Registrars manage the transcript and verification process.
