The Americas
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Our Worldwide Presence
Thunderbird is the world’s only truly global and multinational management school. With more than 45,000 distinguished alumni in 145 countries and a rapidly expanding network of satellite Centers of Excellence in all regions, Thunderbird delivers cutting-edge and fit-for-purpose programs across the globe.
Our Presence in the Americas
Home to Thunderbird's Global Headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, as well as Centers of Excellence in North and South America, we have had a continuous presence in the hemisphere for over 75 years. The launch of our COE in Washington, DC in 2019, followed by the opening of our COE in Los Angeles in 2021 has expanded the school's reach in the U.S. from coast to coast.
- Bogotá, Colombia
- District of Columbia, USA
- Los Angeles, USA
- Phoenix, USA
Degree Programs
Programs designed to empower leaders of transnational organizations to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing and increasingly complex world
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Bachelor of Science in International Trade
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Bachelor of Global Management
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Executive Master of Global Management: Space Leadership, Business, and Policy
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Executive Master of Arts in Global Affairs and Management
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Executive Master of Global Management
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Master of Global Management
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Master of Leadership and Management: Global Creative Industries
Executive Education
Thunderbird empowers global professionals to shape the changing landscapes impacting their enterprises
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Entrepreneurship for Sustainability
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Understanding Global Financial Management
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Understanding Financial Statements
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The Business Value of Sustainability
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Strategic Management for Organizational Excellence
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Negotiations and Influence
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Marketing Strategies for Global Markets
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Management of Innovation to Create Value
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Agile Leadership
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Cross-Cultural Communication
In order to succeed in global business, cross-cultural communication is an invaluable skill. It is required for successful business negotiations, building relationships with global business partners, and collaboration within and outside your team. Doing so requires a global mindset.
Entrepreneurship
Thunderbird’s entrepreneurship programs are designed to tear down the barriers to entrepreneurial success among underserved populations around the world. More than 120,000 entrepreneurs across 60+ countries have gone through these programs and are now generating outcomes that create sustainable prosperity worldwide – creating jobs, sharing knowledge, and improving living conditions in their communities.
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Students & Alumni from The Americas
Our Offices & Staff
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Los Angeles, USA
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District of Columbia, USA
Our Staff in the Americas
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André Fernández
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Daniela Monroy
Insights from the Americas
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The Super Bowl: a showcase of unity and teamwork, unveiling crucial lessons for today's organizations
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Fastest growing industries and sectors
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How to make agility your company’s superpower
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