As the world's most global and digital leadership, management, and business school, Thunderbird prepares global leaders who help organizations manage and stay ahead of the disruption and changes that characterize this era of rapid technological transformation. Whether you are an aspiring change-maker ready to make your mark or a seasoned executive seeking to elevate your global leadership, Thunderbird offers exceptional programs that are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's global business environment. Whether you're interested in pursuing a career in international business, working for a multinational corporation, or launching your own global venture, our programs can help you achieve your goals.
We invite you to discover the unique benefits of each program and find the one that's right for you.
Thunderbird's Master of Global Management is ranked No. 1 in the world for international trade by the QS International Trade Rankings (2023-2025), scoring 100/100 points and ranking ahead of renowned institutions such as Columbia University, the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor (Ross) and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Kenan-Flagler) in the U.S., as well as the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, IMD in Switzerland and Tsinghua University in China, internationally.
Thunderbird’s Master of Global Management can be described as a degree at the Intersection of global business, public policy and international affairs. Students pursuing an advanced degree in global management seek to further their business, leadership, and management studies on a global level or broaden the scope of their knowledge and skills internationally. The program empowers graduates who hold bachelor’s degrees in other fields to change careers or advance in their current paths by opening new doors of opportunity worldwide.
The world's #1-ranked MGM offers over 16 transdisciplinary concentrations ranging from global affairs and public administration, to data science and healthcare delivery. Our graduates emerge from the program prepared to work across borders, cultures, industries, and sectors anywhere in the world.
Format: in person Monday-Friday
Duration: 18-24 months
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Experience: 0-7 years
Start dates: August, January
International experience
Students at Thunderbird have the unique opportunity to enhance their global education by participating in one of the school's immersive Global Field Seminars or Global Challenge Labs. These weeklong programs allow students to travel abroad and engage directly with international businesses, communities, and organizations.
Global Field Seminar
During this course, students experience an intensive one-week immersion in-country. Students enjoy a hands-on learning experience in a focused region of the world, comprising company site visits, high-level meetings and presentations with business, government and cultural leaders, as well as Thunderbird alumni. Through these interactions, students learn the challenges and opportunities that make doing business in the region unique.
Global Challenge Laboratories
Outside of the classroom, Thunderbird students take their coursework global, learning by doing and embarking on interactive capstone projects with businesses and nonprofit organizations around the world. Teams of five to six program candidates spend a semester working on the lab in a hybrid approach, where students work both from campus and spend three weeks on-site with a client in an advanced or emerging market.
For more than 70 years, Thunderbird School of Global Management has empowered global leaders who are making a difference across industries. Our alumni network of 45,000 graduates spans 170 chapters worldwide, providing you with invaluable connections and opportunities as you progress in your career.
Thunderbird’s MGM with a Data Science concentration (STEM certified) is your gateway to becoming a data-savvy global leader. Contact us today to learn more about this transformative program and take the first step toward advancing your career.
Executive Master of Global Management (EMGM)
Thunderbird’s EMGM program offers a flexible way for full-time working professionals to obtain this international business graduate degree in only one year. Attend in-person classes once a month with your cohort and faculty members and collaborate on team assignments and coursework virtually to achieve the curriculum milestones together.
Format: One weekend a month
Duration: 12 months
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Experience: 8+ years
Master of Leadership and Management (MLM)
The MLM program focuses on cross-cultural communication, finance, data analytics, marketing and working in diverse, global teams. The program is delivered 100% online, but also offers in-person opportunities through global field seminars and challenge labs abroad, plus a 4-day on-campus course.
Format: Online
Duration: 12 - 24 months
Location: Online
Experience: 2+ years
Who should attend?
Leaders whose organizations operate in a global context, or who want ​​​​​​​to work for a global organization.
Functional managers in HR, finance, marketing, supply chain, and operations who want to be more involved in their global business strategy.
Leaders who want to drive growth and proactively respond to social, political, regulatory, and natural forces that impact their business.
Professionals from the public and nonprofit sectors who want greater knowledge of global business.
Thunderbird’s world-renowned professors have extensive, hands-on experience in global management—and they’re passionate about sharing their personal insights, proven solutions and global networks. Where many management school professors teach theory, Thunderbird’s esteemed faculty teaches real-world scenarios drawn from their own experiences.
Lena Booth
Kannan Ramaswamy
Christine Pearson
Deputy Dean, Thunderbird Academic Enterprise and Finance Professor
William D. Hacker Chair of Management Strategy
Professor of Global Leadership
Mansour Javidan
Denis Leclerc
G.L.A. Harris
Najafi Chair Professor in Global Mindset and Digital Transformation and Executive Director of Najafi Global Mindset Institute
Clinical Professor of Cross-Cultural Communication and Global Negotiations
Professor
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