Dear MEM Students,

As a reminder, the Engineering Master’s Programs and MEM program orientation activities will take place virtually during the week of August 10. The complete schedule with Zoom links is included below.

August 10 is also the day you will gain access to the Online Career Center for engineering master’s students. This site, within MS Teams, is designed as a one-stop online career center with easy access and real-time information for your career planning, job/internship search, and professional development opportunities. The morning of August 10, you will receive a message about the launch, including a video tour of the site. Access begins Monday, August 10 at 12:00 p.m. EST. 

With the Online Career Center you will: 

• Get real-time updates about jobs, internships, events, opportunities, and current work/internship impacts. And share updates you find with your classmates!
• Easily contact a career coach by chat or video without worrying about appointments. 
• Check in with your peers for support and answers to your questions.
• Quickly find customized and high-quality tools and information to guide your search strategy & get help with common tasks. 

The Career Services & Professional Development team is excited for you to begin your first semester at Duke and looks forward to working with you!

Orientation Schedule:

Master of Engineering Management Fall 2020 Orientation Schedule

Orientation Technology:

Engineering Master’s Programs and Master of Engineering Management orientation activities will be hosted on Duke Zoom. Please see the Office of Information Technology to learn how to log in and set up your Duke Zoom account.

Important Reminders:

• Course registration for the fall 2020 semester begins on Monday, August 3 at 7:00 a.m. (ET). Registration is done through your DukeHub portal. A helpful guide for fall registration is available online: https://registrar.duke.edu/registration/registration-guides. 

The first day of classes for Pratt master’s students will be Monday, August 17

Questions?

Feel free to reach out to Graduate Student Programs and Services (pratt-masters-studentservices@duke.edu) at any time. We are here to support you!

Have a great week!

_________________________________________

Pratt Master’s Student Services
Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University
pratt-masters-studentservices@duke.edu

Dear MEM Students,

We are excited to welcome you to Duke University and the Pratt School of Engineering! We have prepared an orientation program full of important programming and information to help you be as successful as possible during graduate school.

The Engineering Master’s Programs and Master of Engineering Management orientation activities will take place virtually during the week of August 10. The link below will provide you with the complete schedule, final Zoom links will be updated in the coming days.

Master of Engineering Management Fall 2020 Orientation Schedule

Orientation Technology:

Engineering Master’s Programs and Master of Engineering Management orientation activities will be hosted on Duke Zoom. Please see the Office of Information Technology to learn how to log in and set up your Duke Zoom account.

Important Reminders:

• Course registration for the fall 2020 semester begins on Monday, August 3 at 7:00 a.m. (ET). Registration is done through your DukeHub portal. A helpful guide for fall registration is available online: https://registrar.duke.edu/registration/registration-guides. Beginning on July 27, you can begin to book bag your classes. This allows you to select your classes ahead of time, save them in your account, and then quickly register on August 3. It is not necessary to book bag your courses ahead of time but it is recommended to look at the course options and identify your planned schedule ahead of time.

The first day of classes for Pratt master’s students will be Monday, August 17

Questions?

Feel free to reach out to Graduate Student Programs and Services (pratt-masters-studentservices@duke.edu) at any time. We are here to support you!

Have a great week!

_________________________________________

Pratt Master’s Student Services
Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University
pratt-masters-studentservices@duke.edu

Dear MEM Students,

Your classmates will be a huge part of your Duke experience! As you begin your engineering master’s program, it is important that you take the time to engage with your peers to ensure that you build a strong network of academic, social, and career support. The video clip below highlights some important tips you can begin using as you start communicating with your new classmates.

Video 7: 5 Tips to Improve Communication with Classmates

Communications Help for Intercultural and Language Learning

The Graduate Communications and Intercultural Programs (GCIP) team has developed a special video series for incoming students called CHILL (Communications Help for Intercultural and Language Learning). This series features several short videos full of practical tips and information to help you prepare for your time and Duke.

To access the videos, follow these instructions: 

• CHILL videos will work best in Chrome on a computer vs. mobile device.
• Click this link: https://sakai.duke.edu/portal/site/gcip_chill_2020
• Use your duke credentials (netID and password) to log into Sakai
• From there, you should be in the GCIP CHILL 2020 project site. If not, you can select the course from the top of your Sakai homepage.
• Once you are in GCIP CHILL 2020, click on CHILL Topics on the left side of your screen (or using the drop-down menu if you are using your mobile device).
• This will take you to our collection of videos, broken down into 6 sections. We highly suggest watching them in the order they are listed on Sakai.
• Several of the videos feature an interactive activity, please plan to complete them! They will add to your experience and learning.

Please reach out to gcc-pratt@duke.edu if you have trouble accessing the videos or have questions.

Important Program Reminder:

Our student-led clubs, the PDC, is offering a mentor-mentee program. Sign up to be a mentee and to be assigned to a student mentor from the current cohort – https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bOxhyYFuh2UrbFP (We ask that if you are intending to defer your admission that you refrain from signing up. This will allow all incoming students a chance to be matched with a mentor, thank you)

Important Reminders:

• Watch for a new installment of onboarding materials delivered to your inbox each Monday!
• The first day of classes for Pratt master’s students will be Monday, August 17.
• In addition to these onboarding emails, we will be hosting a number of Pratt Orientation sessions for new students. Most events are scheduled to take place during the week of August 10; a complete list of sessions will be communicated in the coming weeks. All sessions will be delivered virtually in order to accommodate those who will be remote this fall or who will not arrive on campus before this time.
• The Virtual Summer Workshop Series continues! Click HERE for a list of upcoming sessions and registration links. Any questions about the series can be directed to Dr. Michelle M. Campbell at michelle.m.campbell@duke.edu.
• Log-in and bookmark your MEM Student Website. Everything you need to know about MEM in one place! https://sites.duke.edu/mgmt/. Log-in at the top with your Duke NetID & Password.

The official Facebook group for Duke MEM Students 2020-2021 is open. Join here! Feel free to introduce yourself to the returning MEMers, ask questions, stay updated on PDC events, and socials.

Questions?

Feel free to reach out to Graduate Student Programs and Services (pratt-masters-studentservices@duke.edu) at any time. We are here to support you!

Have a great week!

_________________________________________

Pratt Master’s Student Services
Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University
pratt-masters-studentservices@duke.edu

Dear MEM Students,

This week, we continue introducing you to the many support services available to you as a Pratt master’s student! Today, we highlight the professional development opportunities that are available to you during your time at Duke Engineering. The Duke Engineering Master’s Career Services and Professional Development (CSPD) team offers a range of workshops that complement your academic courses and help you prepare for career success.

The video clip below provides a short preview of these professional development workshops. Our CSPD team highlights important considerations and tips you can begin implementing immediately as you build your professional identity.

Onboarding Video 6: Building Your Professional Identity

Important Program Information:

MEM Course Registration:
Course registration will begin on August 3. Prior to August 3, please make sure you have read and understand the instructions on how to register for your courses in DukeHub (Life hack #1: Don’t wait until the morning of Aug 3 to figure out registration). On July 27, you can begin book bagging your classes. Think of book bagging like your shopping cart, you can load all your items (classes) ahead of time, and then click “buy” quickly on August 3 (Life hack #2: Bookbag your classes ahead of time). Registration info & instructions posted here. https://sites.duke.edu/mgmt/registration/

MEM Fall Courses:
Fall 2020 courses will be offered online or a combination of in-person and online.  Here is our current best guess on the delivery method for our classes:

• Online classes
  • EGRMGMT          510 MARKETING
  • EGRMGMT          542 COMPETITIVE STRATEGIES
  • EGRMGMT          556 ENGINEERING MANAGEMT PRACTICUM
  • EGRMGMT          574 COMMERCIALIZNG TECH INNOVATNS
  • EGRMGMT          576 DESIGN THINKING AND INNOVATION
  • EGRMGMT          590 SOURCING DATA FOR ANALYTICS
  • EGRMGMT          590 MARKETING ANALYTICS & RESEARCH
• In-person and online classes
  • EGRMGMT          512 PRODUCT MGMT IN HIGH-TECH COMP
  • EGRMGMT          530 FINANCE IN HIGH TECH IND
  • EGRMGMT          534 QUANT FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
  • EGRMGMT          560 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • EGRMGMT          562 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
  • EGRMGMT          575 SOFTWARE QUALITY MANAGEMENT
  • EGRMGMT          578 DESIGNING CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES
  • EGRMGMT          579 REALTIME DATA IMPROVE QUAL EXP
  • EGRMGMT          580 DECISION MODELS
  • EGRMGMT          585 FUNDAMENTALS OF DATA SCIENCE

MEM Orientation Pre-Assignments:
Orientation will take place virtually starting on Monday, August 10. This will be a fun (and busy) time to learn a lot about Duke but also a lot about yourself – and most importantly, how you will be successful within the MEM program. We are continuing to update information related to orientation here. Check back often! We’ve highlighted the pre-assignments below:

• STRENGTHS FINDER ASSESSMENT

One orientation session will be StrengthsFinder. There is a pre-assessment survey that will be sent soon. This will be sent to you Duke email with full instructions. Please keep and lookout for this email and complete the assessment (email will arrive from Dr. Murray)
 

• MYERS-BRIGGS TYPE INDICATOR (MBTI) ASSESSMENT

Another part of program week will include MBTI. Please view instructions for this assessment here. You must complete this assessment no later than July 30.

• CASE STUDY METHODOLOGY

There will also be a session covering case study that requires reading of the case prior to orientation. Prepare for the Case Study session by watching this video and reading this case (due by Aug 10)

Important Reminders:

• Watch for a new installment of onboarding materials delivered to your inbox each Monday!
• The first day of classes for Pratt master’s students will be Monday, August 17.
• In addition to these onboarding emails, we will be hosting a number of Pratt Orientation sessions for new students. Most events are scheduled to take place during the week of August 10; a complete list of sessions will be communicated in the coming weeks. All sessions will be delivered virtually in order to accommodate those who will be remote this fall or who will not arrive on campus before this time.
• The Virtual Summer Workshop Series continues! Click HERE for a list of upcoming sessions and registration links. Any questions about the series can be directed to Dr. Michelle M. Campbell at michelle.m.campbell@duke.edu.
• Log-in and bookmark your MEM Student Website. Everything you need to know about MEM in one place! https://sites.duke.edu/mgmt/. Log-in at the top with your Duke NetID & Password.

The official Facebook group for Duke MEM Students 2020-2021 is open. Join here! Feel free to introduce yourself to the returning MEMers, ask questions, stay updated on PDC events, and socials.

Questions?

Feel free to reach out to Graduate Student Programs and Services (pratt-masters-studentservices@duke.edu) at any time. We are here to support you!

Have a great week!

_________________________________________

Pratt Master’s Student Services
Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University
pratt-masters-studentservices@duke.edu

Dear MEM Students,

Welcome to Week 5 of your Duke Engineering Master’s Programs onboarding!

Does the thought of introducing yourself to your future classmates make you nervous? Do you hesitate when you think about how you would start a conversation with an employer? Today you will hear from members of Duke Engineering’s Career Services and Professional Development (CSPD) and Graduate Communications and Intercultural Programs (GCIP)  teams as they discuss factors you can control and techniques you can begin practicing when engaging in professional conversations. To continue developing these valuable skills as an engineering master’s student, be sure to follow the events and workshops offered by the CSPD and GCIP teams!

Onboarding Video 5: Tell Me About Yourself

Important Reminders:

• Watch for a new installment of onboarding materials delivered to your inbox each Monday!
• The first day of classes for Pratt master’s students will be Monday, August 17.
• In addition to these onboarding emails, we will be hosting a number of Pratt Orientation sessions for new students. Most events are scheduled to take place during the week of August 10; a complete list of sessions will be communicated in the coming weeks. All sessions will be delivered virtually in order to accommodate those who will be remote this fall or who will not arrive on campus before this time.
• The Virtual Summer Workshop Series continues! Click HERE for a list of upcoming sessions and registration links. Any questions about the series can be directed to Dr. Michelle M. Campbell at michelle.m.campbell@duke.edu.
• Log-in and bookmark your MEM Student Website. Everything you need to know about MEM in one place! https://sites.duke.edu/mgmt/. Log-in at the top with your Duke NetID & Password.

The official Facebook group for Duke MEM Students 2020-2021 is open. Join here! Feel free to introduce yourself to the returning MEMers, ask questions, stay updated on PDC events, and socials.

Questions?

Feel free to reach out to Graduate Student Programs and Services (pratt-masters-studentservices@duke.edu) at any time. We are here to support you!

Have a great week!

_________________________________________

Pratt Master’s Student Services
Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University
pratt-masters-studentservices@duke.edu

Dear MEM Students,

Last week your onboarding segment introduced you to some of the services you can expect at Duke Engineering, specifically through the Graduate Student Programs and Services (GSPS) teams. For week 4 of your Duke Engineering Master’s Programs onboarding, we have three short video clips that explain how students can access these services. From professional development workshops to individual coaching, on-demand videos and personalized support, the GSPS teams look forward to working with you!

Graduate Student Programs and Service Teams – How to Access:
Onboarding Video 4.1: How to Access Career Services and Professional Development
Onboarding Video 4.2: How to Access Graduate Communications and Intercultural Programs
Onboarding Video 4.3: How to Access Student Engagement and Support

Important Reminders:

• Watch for a new installment of onboarding materials delivered to your inbox each Monday!
• The first day of classes for Pratt master’s students will be Monday, August 17.
• In addition to these onboarding emails, we will be hosting a number of Pratt Orientation sessions for new students. Most events are scheduled to take place during the week of August 10; a complete list of sessions will be communicated in the coming weeks. All sessions will be delivered virtually in order to accommodate those who will be remote this fall or who will not arrive on campus before this time.
• The Virtual Summer Workshop Series continues! Click HERE for a list of upcoming sessions and registration links. Any questions about the series can be directed to Dr. Michelle M. Campbell at michelle.m.campbell@duke.edu.
• Log-in and bookmark your MEM Student Website. Everything you need to know about MEM in one place! https://sites.duke.edu/mgmt/. Log-in at the top with your Duke NetID & Password.

The official Facebook group for Duke MEM Students 2020-2021 is open. Join here! Feel free to introduce yourself to the returning MEMers, ask questions, stay updated on PDC events, and socials.

Questions?

Feel free to reach out to Graduate Student Programs and Services (pratt-masters-studentservices@duke.edu) at any time. We are here to support you!

_________________________________________

Pratt Master’s Student Services
Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University
pratt-masters-studentservices@duke.edu

Dear MEM Students,

I am excited to deliver Week 3 of your Duke Engineering Master’s Programs onboarding!

The video clips below briefly introduce you to some of the services you can expect here at Duke Engineering, specifically through the Graduate Student Programs and Services (GSPS) team. These services are part of the comprehensive and integrated structure of support you learned about last week. Partnering with the individual programs and departments within Pratt, the GSPS teams looks forward to providing you with a variety of support and services to enhance your engineering master’s program experience!

Graduate Student Programs and Service Team Introductions:
Onboarding Video 3.1: Introduction to Career Services and Professional Development
Onboarding Video 3.2: Introduction to Graduate Communications and Intercultural Programs
Onboarding Video 3.3: Introduction to Student Engagement and Support

Important Reminders:

• Watch for a new installment of onboarding materials delivered to your inbox each Monday!
• The first day of classes for Pratt master’s students will be Monday, August 17.
• In addition to these onboarding emails, we will be hosting a number of Pratt Orientation sessions for new students. Most events are scheduled to take place during the week of August 10; a complete list of sessions will be communicated in the coming weeks. All sessions will be delivered virtually in order to accommodate those who will be remote this fall or who will not arrive on campus before this time.
• The Virtual Summer Workshop Series continues! See attached flyer for upcoming sessions and registration links. Any questions about the series can be directed to Dr. Michelle M. Campbell at michelle.m.campbell@duke.edu.
• Log-in and bookmark your MEM Student Website. Everything you need to know about MEM in one place! https://sites.duke.edu/mgmt/. Log-in at the top with your Duke NetID & Password.
• The official Facebook group for Duke MEM Students 2020-2021 is open. Join here! Feel free to introduce yourself to the returning MEMers, ask questions, stay updated on PDC events, and socials.

Questions?

Feel free to reach out to Graduate Student Programs and Services (pratt-masters-studentservices@duke.edu) at any time. We are here to support you!

Have a great week! 

_________________________________________

Pratt Master’s Student Services

Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University

pratt-masters-studentservices@duke.edu