Global leadership and management graduate degree programs
Tailored for aspiring change-makers and seasoned executives alike, our exceptional programs are crafted to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in today's dynamic global business environment.
Why Thunderbird?
Thunderbird School of Global Management at ASU, ranked No. 1 in the world for International trade by the QS World University International Trade Rankings 2024, scoring 100/100 points and ranking ahead of Harvard, Penn (Wharton) and IMD, has trained global leaders and managers for over 75 years.
Guided by a global mindset and a deep commitment to advancing inclusive and sustainable prosperity worldwide, Thunderbird integrates original, multidisciplinary management and business research with emerging technology trends to empower leaders of transnational organizations to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. Blending global business, public policy, and international affairs, Thunderbird specializes in providing hands-on, real-world learning experiences to develop leaders and managers across sectors and disciplines, thereby enhancing performance in public and private organizations globally.
Featured degrees
Master of Global Management (MGM)
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.
Degree information
Format: Monday-Friday
Duration: 18-24 months
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Experience: 0-7 years
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.
Degree information
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.
Degree information
Format: Online
Duration: 12 - 24 months
Location: Online
Experience: 2+ years
Executive Master of Arts in Global Affairs and Management (EMAGAM)
Based in Washington, D.C., the EMAGAM program is tailored for mid-career professionals in all sectors, offering specializations in global business or global public policy.
Degree information
Format: One weekend a month
Duration: 12 months
Location: Washington, D.C.
Experience: 5+ years
Doctor of Professional Practice in Global Leadership and Management (DPP)
Thunderbird's DPP in Global Leadership and Management program prepares practitioners who are responsive to the opportunities and challenges presented by this unprecedented time of rapid disruption, this program prepares leaders global and digital mindsets and skillsets for the 21st century.
Degree information
Format: ASU Sync
Duration: 36-48 months
Location: Online
Experience: 8+ years
Unparalleled reach
Thunderbird is the world’s premier leadership and management school. With more than 45,000 distinguished alumni in 145 countries and a rapidly expanding network of regional Centers of Excellence in all regions, Thunderbird delivers cutting-edge and fit-for-purpose programs across the globe.
Our regional of Centers of Excellence from Los Angeles to Tokyo, and Amsterdam to Nairobi provides a truly global presence that sets Thunderbird apart by facilitating academic offerings in major commercial centers around the world, connecting and engaging our worldwide alumni network and partner organizations around the globe.
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