We are committed to making Duke’s Master in Business, Climate, and Sustainability (MBCS) program accessible to all qualified and committed candidates. Here you’ll find basic information about the program costs. For merit scholarships and detailed information on how to apply for student loans, please visit Financing Your Degree.
For information about the billing schedule and due dates for tuition & fees, please visit the University Bursar Office website.
Expenses for attending Fuqua go beyond just your tuition. Here is the estimated Cost of Attendance for the MMS: Foundations of Business Class of 2026:
Final tuition and costs are set each spring for the following academic year. For reference, for the students who began the Fuqua Master of Management Studies: Foundations of Business one-year master’s program in July 2025 (Class of 2026), the tuition and estimated cost of attendance are detailed below:
| Expense | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Tuition | 68,500 |
| Estimated Medical Insurance & Other Fees | 5,930 |
| Estimated Educational Supplies | 800 |
| Estimated Living Expenses | 30,096 |
| Estimated Total Cost of Attendance (USD) | 105,326 |
For more information on scholarships and loans, please visit Financing Your Degree.
From more traditional scholarships and loans to special programs, there are a number of opportunities to help make your Fuqua education a reality.
| Aid Type | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Merit-based scholarships | All MBCS applicants are automatically considered for scholarships |
| Various federal and private loans | U.S. citizens and permanent residents |
| International Student Loan Program (no co-signer needed) | International students |
| Yellow Ribbon Program | Eligible Chapter 33 (post 9/11 GI Bill) recipients |
For more information on scholarships and loans, please visit Financing Your Degree.
Start Date: July 2026
Duration: 10 months
Program location: Durham, NC
Campus location: Fuqua School of Business and Nicholas School of the Environment
Style: Cohort-based