Fourth Industrial Revolution
Overview
New technologies are fusing the physical, biological and digital worlds and fundamentally altering the way we live, work and relate to one another. In this new paradigm, organizations need a different type of leader.
With a transdisciplinary approach combining world-class faculty instruction and hands-on experience, Thunderbird is equipping leaders with the skill sets and digital global mindset they'll need to overcome the challenges and realize the opportunities of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
4IR Partners
Global Carbon Removal Partnership
As part of our commitment to sustainability, together with the Foundation for Climate Restoration, Thunderbird launched the Global Carbon Removal...
Phoenix Global Rising
A a transformative multi-stakeholder initiative committed to making the city a cosmopolitan innovation and inclusion vanguard for the 21st century.
4IR Degree Programs
Master of Global Management
Location:
Phoenix, AZ
Start dates:
Aug,
Jan
Experience:
No experience required
Online Master of Applied Leadership & Management
Location:
Online
Start dates:
Mar,
May,
Jun,
Aug,
Oct,
Jan
Experience:
No experience required
Master of Arts in Global Affairs and Management: Creative Industries
Location:
Online;
Phoenix, AZ;
Los Angeles
Start dates:
Aug
Experience:
No experience required
Executive Master of Global Management: Space Leadership
Location:
Online;
Phoenix, AZ;
Los Angeles
Start dates:
Jan
Experience:
5+ years
Executive Master of Global Management
Location:
Phoenix, AZ
Start dates:
Aug
Experience:
8+ years
Executive Master of Arts in Global Affairs and Management
Location:
Washington, DC
Start dates:
Jan
Experience:
5+ years
4IR Certificates
Smart Cities & Urban Innovation
Online
On demand
$199 per module (USD)
Global Foundations For The Fourth Industrial Revolution
Online
On demand
$199 per module (USD)
Ethical Circular Economy
Online
On demand
$199 per module (USD)
4IR Faculty
Mary Teagarden
Deputy Dean - Faculty & Administration, Professor of Global Strategy & Editor, Thunderbird International Business Review
4IR Insights
12/09/21
Business Analytics: Why it's Important for Businesses and Professionals
At the dawn of 2020, the amount of data created globally was estimated to be 44 zettabytes - a figure only expected to grow. According to World...
09/30/21
Space: A New Frontier in Global Management
The space industry is in an exciting time with the increasing possibilities of commercial spaceflight, along with advances in space exploration and...
06/22/21
Disruptive Innovation and the Business Models That Make Them Successful
The theory of disruptive technology was first introduced in 1995 by Clayton M. Christensen, a late American academic and business consultant, and...
06/03/21
Fastest Growing Sectors and Industries
As we progress into the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the future of work is changing. Learn about the fastest growing industries and relevant...
05/19/21
Adapting to the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is altering every aspect of life as we know it. The great opportunities and challenges require people to be adaptable...
04/27/21
Interpersonal Leadership Skills are Essential to Successful Leaders
The acceleration of technology in the Fourth Industrial Revolution has dramatically shifted the skills necessary to be a successful leader. According...