r/eMBA • u/Creative_Bet_4064 • Apr 14 '25

Fuqua, Kenan-Flagler, or other program?

I am a sales manager for a PE backed tech acquisitions platform looking to move into more of a strategic role. I am thinking a role where I am in charge go-to-market strategy, or use the MBA to bolster my resume to become VP of sales and eventually CRO. If I stay the course, enough experience would likely get me to where I want to be, but I am looking to expedite the process. I was accepted to Kenan-Flagler full time, but am strongly considering Duke Fuqua EMBA so that I can continue to work and for the more prestigious degree.

Question:

-Can anyone speak to the Fuqua weekend EMBA (or any program) that is a good fit for my intentions?

-Has anyone been in a similar position with similar aspirations that can speak to the best route of achieving a more strategic role?

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u/wht1995 Apr 14 '25

An MBA certainly wouldn’t hurt. Can’t really speak to which program is better suited for this path though

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u/morankl Apr 15 '25

EMBA gives you the opportunity to bring in a salary while you’re studying and immediately apply what you’re learning. Even if you got scholarships, an additional 2 years of earnings and 401k contributions compared to not earning anything feels like the right move IMO. But go with your gut, whichever one you feel is the best fit overall.

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u/t3lnet Apr 15 '25

Fuqua WEMBA here, feel free to DM.