East Asia
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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 East Asia
Thunderbird's first COE in East Asia launched in 2017 thanks to the generosity and support of alumnus Hiroshi Hamada. Since then, our strong alumni network in Japan has contributed to its growth and expansion of services. In 2019, our second regional center in Seoul was launched with the support of prominent alumnus Dr. Se Yung Lee. Thunderbird's expansion in the region continued in 2021 with the launch of our center in Shanghai, with plans for additional expansion in 2022 to Taipei.
- Seoul, Korea
- Shanghai, China
- Tokyo, Japan
News from East Asia
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Degrees 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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Master of Global Management
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Accelerated Master of Global Management
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Bachelor of Science in International Trade
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Bachelor of Global Management
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Master of Leadership and Management
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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Cross-cultural communication
Enhance your strategic global leadership perspectives and capabilities for increased influence across cultures and greater overall success with global responsibilities.
Entrepreneurship
Thunderbird leverages the school’s expertise in business education and our global networks to teach women in emerging and underserved markets how to start and grow small businesses. Our programs equip women with the knowledge, tools, and connections to improve their lives and communities. We drive economic development around the world through our training programs and the resources we develop.
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Our offices and staff
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Tokyo, Japan
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Shanghai, China
Our Staff in East Asia
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Insights from East Asia
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It’s a Peach, Not a Stork! How P&G Recovered from Pampers Fail in Japan
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Global Power: Ascendancy in China and Retrenchment in the U.S.
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3 New Realities for Doing Business in China
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