Regional Centers of Excellence in Sub-Saharan Africa
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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 Sub-Sahara Africa
Thunderbird's first COE in Sub-Sahara Africa launched in 2019 in Nairobi, Kenya, marking the school's first continuous physical presence in the African continent. Since then, our Nairobi COE has made a significant mark in the region by establishing Thunderbird as a thought leader leading to various important partnerships and initiatives. In addition, our Nairobi COE plays an important role in student recruitment and alumni engagement. Thunderbird's immediate plans for expansion in the region include a Center of Excellence in Dakar, Senegal.
- Nairobi, Kenya
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 Leadership and Management
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Master of Global Management
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Online Bachelor of Science in International Trade
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Bachelor of Science in International Trade
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Online Bachelor of Global Management
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Bachelor of Global Management
Executive Education
Thunderbird empowers global professionals to shape the changing landscapes impacting their enterprises
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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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Students from Sub-Sahara Africa
Our Offices & Staff
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