Tackle real-world business challenges with meaningful impact
For over 30 years, Fuqua has provided experiential learning opportunities that give students hands-on experience with real-world business challenges.
In 2012, the Fuqua Client Consulting Practicum (FCCP) was launched to unify several consulting courses into a single, comprehensive program – offering students access to a wide range of client projects and integrated learning content within one course.
Now, more than a decade later, FCCP is offered across multiple programs, including the Daytime MBA, Executive MBA, and the one-year Master in Management Studies program. FCCP provides students with invaluable experience in client engagement, team collaboration, and data-driven problem-solving, preparing them to lead with confidence in a dynamic business environment.
400+
students participate each year
22
countries represented in client organizations
600+
client partners in program history
“Learning the skills to execute a consulting project from start to finish, culminating in an executive-level presentation, was invaluable. When I look back at my time at Fuqua, I know that FCCP will be one of the most influential courses that I took.”
— Patricia Murray, Daytime MBA ’22
About our program
FCCP immerses students in the real-world ambiguity of a client’s business problem from day one. Guided by faculty and supported by peer mentors, student teams take the lead in shaping the engagement—defining the project scope, navigating unexpected challenges, and delivering actionable, strategic recommendations. Along the way, they sharpen their problem-solving and client management skills while gaining deeper insights into a specific industry or function. Ultimately, their work goes beyond the classroom, informing real decisions that help clients move their businesses forward.
Stories
- Real Clients, Real Challenges for Fuqua Students
Experiential learning program connects business students with clients to tackle complex challenges This article originally appeared on the Office of Interdisciplinary Programs website and is shared here with permission. By Sarah Dwyer When Wendy Gu entered the Executive MBA program at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business, she was already an accomplished scientist working in research and development.… Read more: Real Clients, Real Challenges for Fuqua Students - From Consulting Project to Cherished Memory: A Unique Visit With Our Client
A Daytime MBA FCCP team spent two days with their client in New Orleans to dive deeper into the business challenge they were solving. - Navigating Team Dynamics in a Real Client Setting
Guanjia Zhu, MMS:FOB ’25, shares how support from teammates, faculty, and the client helped him gain more confidence.
“The Fuqua student team figured out our main revenue driver, they identified the risks and opportunities of each revenue stream and made projections. We now have a concrete growth plan that we are ready to implement.”
— Ubuntu Neurology, Daytime 2023-2024 Client
Got a big business challenge?
If your organization has a business challenge that could benefit from a fresh perspective and insights generated by a dedicated team of Fuqua students, consider applying to FCCP. We partner with companies who value providing an educational experience for our students by bringing some of the toughest challenges their businesses are trying to solve.