Overview

Do you desire the key business insights offered in a graduate business administration program without the time commitment? Thunderbird School of Global Management’s Executive Certificate in Business Administration condenses essential topics into five, two-day courses, equipping participants with practical knowledge for immediate career impact. Upon completion, you'll receive an official Thunderbird Executive Certificate in Business Administration to showcase your achievement.

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Key Benefits

  • Flexibility and personalization: Tailor your learning with relevant electives.
  • Condensed insights: Grasp key business concepts across various subject areas.

 

  • Time and cost-effectiveness: Invest less time and money compared to traditional graduate degree programs.
  • Actionable knowledge: Apply your learning to enhance your leadership, technological, and strategic skills.
  • Competitive edge: Gain insights into best practices for building high-performing organizations.
  • Career advancement: Boost your skillset and confidence for career transitions.

Who Should Attend?

  • Management professionals: Elevate your skills across diverse industries and positions.
  • Entrepreneurs and startup founders: Build a strong foundation for your business venture.
  • Analysts: Expand your knowledge and strategic thinking.
  • Career changers: Gain exposure to new fields and accelerate your transition.
  • Leaders seeking growth: Hone your leadership abilities and propel your team to success.

Registration Information

Certificate Location Date Delivery type Cost Register

Thunderbird Executive Certificate in Business Administration

   - Strategic Management for Organizational Excellence

   - Understanding Global Financial Management

   - Digital Transformation

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

May 5-9, 2025

May 5-6, 2025

May 7-8, 2025

May 9, 2025

In-person

In-person

In-person

In-person

 

$3500

$1500

$1500

$1500

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Learning Methodology

Engage in interactive learning through:

  • Expert lectures: Learn from renowned faculty with real-world experience.
  • Compelling case studies: Analyze real-world business challenges and develop informed solutions.
  • Dynamic discussions: Share your unique perspectives and learn from diverse peers.

Program Structure

Strategic Management for Organizational Excellence

Strategic Management for Organizational Excellence program will provide participants with a comprehensive toolkit of management tools and frameworks to develop and implement effective strategies that give organizations a competitive edge.

Understanding Global Financial Management

Learn to identify and manage financial risks, maximize profitable opportunities, and ensure sustainable growth for your international ventures. Analyze currency fluctuations, overcome legal hurdles, and develop winning financial strategies for different foreign markets, giving you the confidence to shape your company’s global potential and long-term sustainability.

Digital Transformation

This program is designed for professionals ready to equip themselves with the expertise to thrive in a digitally-driven future and lead their organizations to success. The program helps leaders identify game-changing innovations, design winning strategies, implement them for maximum impact, as well as learn how to spot hidden opportunities, craft winning roadmaps, and drive successful adoption.

Faculty

Lawrence Abeln

Deputy Dean of Thunderbird Executive Education and Clinical Professor of Global Management

Lena Booth

Deputy Dean, Thunderbird Academic Enterprise and Finance Professor

Why Thunderbird for Executive Education?

Thunderbird empowers global professionals to shape the changing landscapes impacting their enterprises by expanding and updating their future-ready skills and connecting them to a diverse network of global experts.

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