About Us
With more than 150 active members from Fuqua’s Daytime and Executive MBA programs, the club fosters engagement across the energy landscape— covering fundamentals, emerging technologies, sector trends, and global policy.
Through events such as industry treks, speaker series, case competitions, and hands-on learning, students gain critical exposure to career paths in energy.
What We Do
Utility & Energy Fundamentals
Foundational sessions designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of core energy sectors, technologies, and market dynamics.
Lunch & Learns
Sponsor-hosted sessions offering insights into career paths within their organizations, discussions on emerging industry trends, and deep dives into company-specific initiatives.
Industry Speaker Series
A platform for leading energy professionals, investors, and thought leaders from across the energy value chain to share their expertise and experiences with the Duke community.
Conversations With Team Fuqua
In this Q&A session, Katie Kross, Managing Director of Fuqua’s Center for Energy, Development, and the Global Environment (EDGE), and MBA ’25 student Ryan Mascheri, discuss the energy- and environment-related courses and programs and answer questions from prospective MBA students.
Meet Fuqua Students
Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business is well known for its Energy & Environment (E&E) program. But what does a “typical” student look like? Meet a few of our students and hear about their academic interests, their post-MBA career plans, and their favorite moments at Fuqua to date.
Meet The 2025-2026 Duke Energy Club Cabinet
Our Events
The Energy Club at Duke offers opportunities for students to gain visibility, connect with employers, and contribute to the vital dialogue surrounding the energy transition.
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!
