The Duke MBA Energy Club
The Duke MBA Energy Club serves as the hub at the Fuqua School of Business for students interested in the energy sector. Our mission is to educate students and facilitate engagement in all aspects of the energy industry including energy basics, emerging technologies, energy finance, company profiles, and career tracks.
Who We Are
As a career club, we leverage both the Fuqua School of Business and the Nicholas School of the Environment to connect students to the greater Duke University Energy Community.
Thank You To Our Sponsors
FAQs
How can I get involved with the Energy Club?
In addition to joining our first-year cabinet, a great way to get involved is by helping plan Energy Week at Duke University. We’ve hosted the Duke University Energy Conference for 14 years straight, and last year’s conference drew over 350 in-person and 1,000 virtual attendees.
You can get a snapshot of the 2022 conference’s events by watching the Opening Remarks, our Keynote Conversation with Chris Shelton (SVP and Chief Product Officer of AES; President AES Next), and our Fireside Chat on Investing in Climate-Tech Solutions, featuring Sophie Purdom (Climate Tech VC), Nneka Kibuule (Aligned Climate Capital), and Lisa Krueger (AES).
Fuqua also co-hosts the annual Emerging Markets Case Competition in partnership with the James E. Rogers Energy Access Project. Last year, over 100 teams from 8 different countries competed for a grand prize of $15,000!
What energy courses can I take while at Fuqua?
Fuqua features two concentrations specifically designed for energy-focused students. You can find detailed course requirements here for our Energy Finance and Energy & Environment concentrations. Fuqua students can also take up to 12 credits at other schools around the university and frequently draw upon the expertise of our colleagues at the Nicholas School of the Environment, the Duke Law School, and the Sanford School of Public Policy. A detailed list of energy-focused courses you may take at other schools around Duke is featured here.
How can Fuqua help my career search?
Check out this list for a snapshot of the Class of ’25’s summer internships, but don’t limit yourself to what has been done before! Between Duke’s Faculty, the EDGE Center, Fuqua’s Career Management Center, and Duke University’s Energy Initiative, Duke has the connections to open the door to where you want to go.
If you’re just starting out in the energy industry, EDGE Managing Director Katie Kross compiled list of resources for students & job-seekers in energy & sustainability to help you get going!
I’d love to learn more about life at Fuqua.
Feel free to reach out to us through our contact form to learn more about joining the Duke Energy Club.
In the meantime, you may enjoy this recording of an admissions session with EDGE Managing Director Katie Kross & a second year student, focusing on the daily life of Fuqua students. You should also check out this blog series by Vishrut Chatrath on his experience traveling to COP26 in Glasgow, and this blog by alum Varun Saluja on his resilient search for the perfect full-time gig. More EDGE Blogs can be found here!
