Global careers require a global education
Thunderbird's graduate degrees are designed for both aspiring change-makers and seasoned executives. Our exceptional curriculum equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s dynamic global business environment.
Take the next step in your global career
Thunderbird School of Global Management is the world’s premier leadership, management, and business school. For more than 75 years, Thunderbird has empowered leaders to tackle the world’s greatest challenges. Ranked No. 1 by QS for International Trade in 2023 and 2024, Thunderbird is part of Arizona State University, which has been ranked the No. 1 “Most Innovative School” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for ten consecutive years. Drawing on a vast spectrum of disciplines, Thunderbird equips leaders across sectors with future-ready skills. The school advances inclusive and sustainable prosperity worldwide by educating and influencing global leaders and managers who maximize the benefits of the Fourth Industrial Revolution for business, government, society, and the environment.
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
More than a business school
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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