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    Master of Management Studies: Foundations of Business

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    Durham, USMMSIn-person10 months
    STEM-OPT
    $69,900.00
    Tuition
    over 10mo
    246
    Cohort
    students
    43
    Credits
    $125.00
    App fee

    Master of Management Studies: Foundations of Business at Duke University is a 43-credit, 10-month, in-person MMS program based in Durham, US. Tuition is $69,900 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    10-month program covering business foundations including accounting, economics, finance, analytics, critical thinking, communication, leadership, markets, strategy, and management through 15 courses over five 6-week terms.

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    36 months OPT (12 months standard + 24 months STEM extension)

    $75,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $28,000.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Management Studies: Foundations of Business at Duke University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Management Studies: Foundations of Business at Duke University is $69,900 across 43 required credits.
    Is Master of Management Studies: Foundations of Business at Duke University online or in-person?
    Master of Management Studies: Foundations of Business at Duke University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Management Studies: Foundations of Business at Duke University take to complete?
    Master of Management Studies: Foundations of Business at Duke University is structured around 10 months and 43 credits.
    Is Master of Management Studies: Foundations of Business at Duke University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Management Studies: Foundations of Business at Duke University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How large is the Master of Management Studies: Foundations of Business at Duke University cohort?
    Master of Management Studies: Foundations of Business at Duke University typically enrolls around 246 students per cohort.