- What is the Markets & Management Studies Program?
- What are the requirements to earn a certificate in Markets & Management Studies?
- When may I enroll in the Markets & Management Studies program?
- How do I enroll in the Markets & Management Studies Program?
- Which course should I take first?
- Why are finance courses important?
- Do I have to take the Markets & Management courses in any particular order?
- How do I get into the Capstone Course, MMS 450 - Markets & Management?
- Can I get Markets & Management credit if I take a class satisfactory / unsatisfactory?
- Can I get credit for courses taken during Study Abroad?
- Can I get credit for courses taken at other universities in the United States?
- Can I get credit for a course for both my major and for the certificate?
- Which is more significant—a minor or a certificate?
- Who is on the Markets & Management Steering Committee and what is their role?
- Where is the Markets & Management Program office and when is it open?
For answers to any additional questions not addressed here, please email Markets & Management Program Coordinator Jessica Riggs.
What is the Markets & Management Studies Program?
Duke undergraduates who are preparing for careers in business and management, banking, consulting, government, the non-profit sector, and related graduate fields may enroll in the Markets & Management Studies Program. Upon completion of program requirements, students earn an interdisciplinary certificate in Markets & Management Studies.
What are the requirements to earn a certificate in Markets & Management Studies?
The program is open to Duke undergraduate students. Successful completion of 7 courses: 1 gateway course, 1 core course, 4 elective courses, and 1 senior Capstone course (MMS 450). More details concerning the program requirements are available on the Markets & Management website.
When may I enroll in the Markets & Management Studies program?
First-year students may not enroll in the Markets & Management program. However, they can register for Markets & Management courses during their freshman year. Sophomores and juniors who have officially declared their major can enroll in the Markets & Management program. Seniors may not enroll in the Markets & Management program.
How do I enroll in the Markets & Management Studies Program?
Student enrollment for the Markets & Management program must be via the Markets & Management web page. Click here for the Enrollment Form.
Which course should I take first?
Although there is no designated "first course," either MMS 197 Organizational Leadership & Management or SOC 258 Markets and Marketing is recommended as an early course in your program. Alternatively, if you know your future career path, you may want to tailor your course selection accordingly (e.g., global or marketing, consulting, etc.).
Why are finance courses important?
To introduce students to the tools and ideas needed to deal effectively with the formulation and implementation of strategic choices for the firm. To compete for jobs and internships, students need to know the "nuts and bolts" of corporate financial analysis. Most major organizations no longer offer training programs in these skills to entry-level employees. They expect employees to come equipped with this basic knowledge. To acquaint students with the analytical tools used by financial professionals.
Do I have to take the Markets & Management courses in any particular order?
No, you do not need to take the courses in any particular order. However, you do need to wait until your senior year to take the Capstone Course, MMS 450—Markets & Management.
How do I get into the Capstone Course, MMS 450—Markets & Management?
Admission to the Capstone Course is by permission number. These numbers are available to seniors during advising for a particular semester and may be obtained by contacting the Program Coordinator. Capstone instructors do not release permission numbers.
Can I get Markets & Management credit if I take a class satisfactory/unsatisfactory?
No. According to University guidelines, courses taken toward a major, minor, or certificate cannot be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Classes in the Markets & Management Program taken on a pass/fail basis will not count toward the certificate.
Can I get credit for courses taken during Study Abroad?
You can receive Markets & Management credit for 2 courses taken while studying abroad. However, keep in mind that only 3 courses can count from any one area, including MMS. (Both MMS 197 and MMS 450 are included in this count.) If the course is assigned an equivalent Duke course number (e.g., FECON 373), you will receive credit, as these courses are approved electives in the Markets & Management program. If you are given credit for a course, such as ECON 300, we will need to see a syllabus or a detailed description of the course before deciding whether Markets & Management credit can be granted. Students may want to seek this approval before taking the courses abroad. Tentative Course Approval Forms are available from the Office of Study Abroad. If you want to take a class that is not in the GEO database, please submit the course syllabus and approval form online (see courses.globaled.duke.edu).
Can I get credit for courses taken at other universities in the United States?
Yes, in accordance with university policy. Students should bring a completed and signed approval form (available from the Academic Deans) to the Markets & Management office, along with a syllabus or detailed description of the course(s) they plan to take.
Can I get credit for a course for both my major and for the certificate?
Students may use no more than 2 Markets & Management courses to satisfy the requirements of any major, minor, or other certificate program.
Which is more significant—a minor or a certificate?
Certificate programs are analogous to a minor, but are interdisciplinary in nature. There is usually more structure to a certificate than a minor. Most certificate programs include 1 or more core courses and a capstone or introductory course. Also, most certificate programs require 6 or more courses; many minors require 5 courses.
Who is on the Markets & Management Steering Committee and what is their role?
The Markets & Management Steering Committee, which monitors course offerings, guides curriculum development, and approves Program additions and deletions, comprises Duke faculty members from various disciplines. If you have concerns that you would like addressed by the Committee, please contact the Markets & Management Program Coordinator in the Markets & Management office (660-0780) or the Program Director.
Where is the Markets & Management Program office and when is it open?
The Markets & Management Program office is temporarily located in Erwin Square at 2200 W Main Street, Suite 700, Office 771. The hours during the academic year are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. The phone number is 660-0780.