This summer, demand for skills in energy, climate, and sustainability jobs continues strong. Fuqua MBAs are working in energy investment banking, sustainable venture capital, climate finance, corporate sustainability, renewables development, and more. Here’s a list of where some of our students are interning in 2026. — RELATED ARTICLES
This month, 380 MBA students from 47 different business schools gathered at MIT’s Sloan School of Management to discuss climate and energy trends, risks, and opportunities at the 8th ClimateCAP MBA Summit. Founded at Duke in 2018, the Summit invites students from across the country and internationally to come together for networking, socializing, and thought-provoking […]
Planning for the next Duke University Energy Conference is underway! This year’s team will be led by co-chairs Jack Corey and Joe Murray. Meet Joe and Jack below… and save the date to attend the conference on Nov. 11, 2026! Jack Corey (MBA’27) Jack is an MBA candidate studying energy finance and how the energy […]
For many MBA students at Duke and beyond, EDGE managing director Katie Kross is a go-to resource for climate, clean energy, and sustainability career trends. For nearly 20 years, she has researched with practitioners, posted jobs, compiled resources, and coached individual students seeking to marry their business skills with their passion for driving positive environmental […]
by April Gibbs, MBA ’26 This article was written in response to a class discussion in the EDGE Seminar class at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business in Fall 2025. This article voices one student’s perspective and does not necessarily represent the views of Duke University. This Fall, during an EDGE Seminar class discussion, we […]
By Sydney Grube, MBA ’26 This article was written in response to a class discussion in the EDGE Seminar class at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business in Fall 2025. This article voices one student’s perspective and does not necessarily represent the views of Duke University. Coming from a healthcare delivery background, I haven’t spent […]
by Guilherme Virgino Izidoro, MBA ’27 This article was written in response to a class discussion in the EDGE Seminar class at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business in Fall 2025. This article voices one student’s perspective and does not necessarily represent the views of Duke University. On January 25, 2025, all eyes were on […]
Are you a prospective MBA student interested in energy and/or sustainability issues? Want to know more about how to get involved with EDGE and our related clubs? In this video Q&A recorded in Fall 2024, EDGE Managing Director Katie Kross and MBA’26 student Andrew Poulos discuss the Energy & Environment program offerings at Fuqua. … […]
Updated Sept. 2025 Are you interested in incorporating sustainability into your career? EDGE Managing Director Katie Kross has compiled a slide deck of resources for students and job seekers. The deck includes example career paths, job search strategies, and recommended books, job boards, and industry news sources. While it won’t answer every possible question, the […]
by Dan Vermeer, Associate Professor of the Practice and Executive Director, EDGE At EDGE, we spend a lot of time helping current and future business leaders make sense of a world that feels increasingly chaotic. This year alone we’ve seen record-shattering global heat, more than $160 billion in natural disaster losses, rising food costs, and […]