Executive Master of Global Management: Space Leadership, Business, and Policy

Apply for a Thunderbird Alumni Scholarship using the Scholarship Form in the application. On average, applicants receive $10K for the three (3) terms it takes to complete the Executive Master of Global Management: Space Leadership. The award is based on merit, financial need, GPA, GRE/GMAT scores (if applicable), and international experience.

ADDITIONAL FUNDING OPTIONS

There are many different options available to help you finance your graduate education at Thunderbird. More than 96% of Thunderbird students receive financial assistance through loans, scholarships, or other awards. Arizona State University’s Financial Aid team works with you hand-in-hand to find the financing solutions for your unique situation.

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

Admission requirements of the EMGM-Space degree include:

• GMAT / GRE not required
• 5+ years work experience (preferred)
• 3+ years in management (preferred)
• Résumé documenting work and management experience
• Competitive TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo scores (if you did not graduate from an English-speaking university in a native English-speaking country)
• Official transcripts from all previously attended undergraduate and graduate institutions, validating undergraduate GPA and the completion of a four-year degree sent to ASU Graduate Admissions
• Interview with Thunderbird faculty and staff

Transcripts for graduate admissions must be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Services department at the main Arizona State University campus. To expedite the processing of your application, please write your application reference number on all documents and envelopes submitted to ASU. Materials submitted without your application reference number will delay the processing of your application.

Our Admissions team will consider both your professional and personal experience when assessing your fit for the program. Each candidate’s global leadership potential—and his or her ability to bring global experience and cultural insight into the classroom—is of utmost importance to our Admissions team. We seek to fill our program with globally-minded students whose professional or personal experiences will add value to the diverse cultural and social Thunderbird experience.

Applicants are required to meet certain English proficiency standards for acceptance. If your English proficiency scores are below acceptance standards, you may be required to take pre-degree English instruction to ensure you meet the level of English proficiency needed to succeed in your graduate studies. Learn more. View the minimum and direct entry scores here.

The Executive Master of Global Management with a concentration in Space Leadership, Business, and Policy (EMGM-Space) program is tailored for individuals pursuing careers in commercial spaceflight, defense and civil aerospace, AI and big data, and next-generation manufacturing. Being a graduate will open doors across the aerospace and technology sectors.

The Executive Master of Global Management with a concentration in Space Leadership, Business, and Policy (EMGM-Space) curriculum consists of 31 credit hours, including nine (9) 3-credit courses, a 1-credit professional development course, and a 3-credit global field seminar in Los Angeles, California.

The application deadlines for the Executive Master of Global Management with a concentration in Space Leadership, Business, and Policy (EMGM-Space) program are as follows:

August start:

• Early consideration - October 30
• First round - November 30
• Second round - January 30
• International deadline - March 30
• Final deadline - July 30

January start:

• Early consideration - June 30
• First round - August 30
• Second round - October 30
• International deadline - October 30
• Final deadline - November 30

Admission requirements of the EMGM-Space degree include:

• 5+ years work experience (preferred)
• 3+ years in management (preferred)
• Résumé documenting work and management experience
• Competitive TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo scores (if you did not graduate from an English-speaking university in a native English-speaking country)
• Official transcripts from all previously attended undergraduate and graduate institutions, validating undergraduate GPA and the completion of a four-year degree sent to ASU Graduate Admissions
• Interview with Thunderbird faculty and staff

The EMGM-Space curriculum features a total of 31 credit hours, including 19 credit hours from core executive requirements and 12 credit hours of specialized space leadership coursework including a field seminar in Los Angeles, California.

The Executive Master of Global Management with a concentration in Space Leadership, Business, and Policy (EMGM-Space) is a 12-month graduate program.

For details on the coursework breakdown for the EMGM-Space program, please refer to the curriculum available here.

Students can expect to dedicate approximately 8 to 12 hours per week to homework or coursework outside of class in the Executive Master of Global Management with a concentration in Space Leadership, Business, and Policy (EMGM-Space) program.

In the executive program, faculty recognize that scheduling conflicts may arise. Students are advised to communicate any anticipated absences with their faculty and program manager well in advance. Absences will be addressed individually based on the circumstances. Moreover, if students need to make a call during a class session, they should inform the faculty in advance to minimize disruptions to the classroom.

To apply for scholarships, students must complete the Thunderbird Alumni Scholarship (TAS) application as part of the admissions process. The admissions committee evaluates a scholarship essay submitted with the application to determine eligibility for the highest possible scholarship award. On average, the TAS for this program amounts to $10,000. Additionally, students are urged to explore external funding opportunities, including scholarships available through the ASU scholarship portal available here.

Expected career opportunities encompass leadership roles within the commercial space industry, upper management and executive positions within the aerospace sector, distinctive openings within the financial and investment domains, and a range of positions across industries incorporating space capabilities, including agriculture, mining, finance, security, and more.