Are you an engineer who wants to use your technical skills and move into an entrepreneurial or managerial role? Well, Duke's Master of Engineering Management or MEM may be just the ticket for you, and it provides two options, on campus and online. The program has been around for over 25 years and aims to prepare engineers with business knowledge. Luis Morales, Executive Director of the program, shares more of what the program offers and how applicants can successfully present themselves.

The Inside Scoop on Duke’s Master of Engineering Management (MEM) [Episode 564]

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The Inside Scoop on Duke’s Master of Engineering Management (MEM) [Episode 564]

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