Duke MMS: reviews + right for me?

Graduate School Business School - MBA
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<p>Hi there, this is my first post, thanks CC for existing! </p>

<p>I've read other reviews of Duke's Fuqua MMS Program (not the certificate, but the actual program-- important distinction), and am eager for further opinions. More importantly, I'm wondering if it's right for me. Any thoughts appreciated. : )</p>

<p>PROFILE:
--Graduated '09 from an Ivy, liberal arts degree
--Worked at a non-profit for under a year, rest of the time did internships, took a couple post-bacs in Econ, and have a current teaching assistantship abroad
--Have wanted to explore different sectors of business/finance, but am not sure where to start, and wish I could have explored this in undergrad</p>

<p>SPECIFIC CONCERNS:
--I already have a great alumni network, but obviously my work experience is lacking. What are my odds of getting an entry-level job in marketing or consulting in NYC as-is?
--Is the 60k price tag of MMS going to give me an adequate ROI?
--I see that some people get hired to consult straight out of the program. But I'm not sure if that's heavily influenced by their econ/engineering background prior to MMS. Could MMS make me an attractive candidate for consulting firms or i-banking?
--Most people matriculate in MMS straight out of undergrad, it seems, and rave about MMS's focus on networking skills. This sounds great, but is that the majority of the program's value? </p>

<p>Thanks very much in advance for your help!</p>

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<p>Fuqua’s faculty is renowned for teaching and I’ve heard the actual classroom component is the hallmark of the program. You’ll get access to Duke UG OCR (On-Campus Recruiting) as well as some MMS specific opportunities. I graduated from Duke undergrad this past year and most classmates I know who graduated or are currently attending MMSS seem to rave about the program.</p>

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<p>Very cool, thanks for your input!</p>