Thunderbird School of Global Management
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ABOUT THUNDERBIRD Consistently ranked No. 1 in international business education (Thunderbird received its 14th consecutive #1 ranking from U.S. News & World Report in 2009), Thunderbird was founded more than 60 years ago as the world’s first sch ... Read more
Student/Alumni Profile
At Thunderbird, we don't just embrace diversity - we're defined by it. Students come to Thunderbird from all over the world. Their cultures, backgrounds and ambitions exemplify the global mindset needed to be successful leaders in a rapidly globalizi ... Read more
Programme Type
Full Time, Part Time, Distance, Executive
MBA + JD, MBA + MA
Specialisation by Function
Brand Management, Finance, General Management, Leadership, Marketing, Risk Management, Strategic Management, Supply Chain Management
Specialisation by Industry
No Industry Specification
Course Languages
English
Student Profile
| % Female Students | 32% |
| % International | 45% |
| Avg. Work Exp. | 5 years |
| Avg. Student's Age | 28 |
| Avg. GMAT | 610 |
Programme Profile
| Accreditations | AACSB |
| Established Date | 2001 |
| Start Dates | January, August |
| Avg. Programme Duration | 18 months |
| Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) | USD 77940 |
| Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics | Yes |
| Teaching Methodology | More than 50% Case Method / Less than 50% Lecture based |
Post MBA Employment
| Avg. Base Salary captured for 2008 | USD 84,295 |
| Percentage of students employed within three months in 2008 | 67 |
| On-campus graduate employment opportunities | Yes |
| List top company recruiters |
Cisco Hilti GE American Express IBM Johnson & Johnson MBA Enterprise Corps |
Scholarship / Financial Aid
| School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid | Yes |
| School-sponsored Scholarships based on: | Special Research |
Admission Requirements
| Application deadline | February, April, June, August, October, November, December |
| Min. Gmat | N/A |
| Min Toefl (Paper) | 600 |
| Min Toefl (Computer) | 250 |
| Accept IELTS | Yes |
| Min IELTS | 6.5 |
| Min years of work experience | 2 |
| Essay Req. | Yes |
| Interview Req. | No |
| References Req. | Yes |
| Resume / C.V. | Yes |
| Undergrad or equivalent degree | Yes |
| Official Transcripts | Yes |
| Completed Application Form | Yes |
| Application Fee | USD 125 |
Student Profile
| % Female Students | 10% |
| % International | 10% |
| Avg. Student's Age | 24 |
Programme Profile
| Accreditations | None |
| Start Dates | September |
| Avg. Programme Duration | 24 months |
| Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics | No |
Post MBA Employment
| On-campus graduate employment opportunities | Yes |
| List top company recruiters |
Cisco Hilti GE American Express IBM Johnson & Johnson MBA Enterprise Corps |
Scholarship / Financial Aid
| School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid | No |
| School-sponsored Scholarships based on: | | |
Admission Requirements
| Application deadline | February, April, June, August, October, November, December |
| Min. Gmat | N/A |
| Min Toefl (Paper) | 600 |
| Min Toefl (Computer) | 250 |
| Accept IELTS | Yes |
| Min IELTS | 6.5 |
| Min years of work experience | 2 |
| Essay Req. | Yes |
| Interview Req. | Yes |
| References Req. | Yes |
| Resume / C.V. | Yes |
| Undergrad or equivalent degree | Yes |
| Official Transcripts | Yes |
| Completed Application Form | Yes |
| Application Fee | USD 125 |
Student Profile
| % Female Students | 30% |
| % International | 25% |
| Avg. Work Exp. | 7 years |
| Avg. Student's Age | 31 |
| Avg. GMAT | 585 |
Programme Profile
| Accreditations | AACSB |
| Start Dates | January, September |
| Avg. Programme Duration | 19 months |
| Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) | USD 63625 |
| Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics | No |
| Teaching Methodology | More than 50% Case Method / Less than 50% Lecture based |
Post MBA Employment
| On-campus graduate employment opportunities | Yes |
| List top company recruiters |
Cisco Hilti GE American Express IBM Johnson & Johnson MBA Enterprise Corps |
Scholarship / Financial Aid
| School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid | Yes |
| School-sponsored Scholarships based on: | Undergraduate Academic Merit, GMAT Score |
Admission Requirements
| Application deadline | February, April, June, August, October, November, December |
| Min. Gmat | 500 |
| Min Toefl (Paper) | N/A |
| Min Toefl (Computer) | N/A |
| Accept IELTS | Yes |
| Min years of work experience | 2 |
| Essay Req. | Yes |
| Interview Req. | No |
| References Req. | Yes |
| Resume / C.V. | Yes |
| Undergrad or equivalent degree | Yes |
| Official Transcripts | Yes |
| Completed Application Form | Yes |
| Application Fee | USD 125 |
Student Profile
| % Female Students | 24% |
| % International | 25% |
| Avg. Work Exp. | 13 years |
| Avg. Student's Age | 37 |
Programme Profile
| Accreditations | AACSB |
| Established Date | 1991 |
| Start Dates | August |
| Avg. Programme Duration | 16 months |
| Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) | USD 79500 |
| Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics | No |
| Teaching Methodology | More than 50% Case Method / Less than 50% Lecture based |
Post MBA Employment
| On-campus graduate employment opportunities | Yes |
| List top company recruiters |
Cisco Hilti GE American Express IBM Johnson & Johnson MBA Enterprise Corps |
Scholarship / Financial Aid
| School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid | No |
| School-sponsored Scholarships based on: | | |
Admission Requirements
| Application deadline | April, June |
| Min. Gmat | N/A |
| Min Toefl (Paper) | N/A |
| Min Toefl (Computer) | N/A |
| Accept IELTS | No |
| Min years of work experience | 8 |
| Essay Req. | Yes |
| Interview Req. | Yes |
| References Req. | Yes |
| Resume / C.V. | Yes |
| Undergrad or equivalent degree | Yes |
| Official Transcripts | Yes |
| Completed Application Form | Yes |
| Application Fee | USD 125 |
Overview
ABOUT THUNDERBIRD
Consistently ranked No. 1 in international business education (Thunderbird received its 14th consecutive #1 ranking from U.S. News & World Report in 2009), Thunderbird was founded more than 60 years ago as the world’s first school to focus exclusively on international management. Often compared to a mini-United Nations with its diverse student population from more than 50 countries, Thunderbird teaches students to conduct business as citizens of the world - and, in doing so, to help make the world a better place. The school’s commitment to global citizenship is reinforced by its "Oath of Honor" - a creed all students sign and recite, pledging to uphold ethical and sustainable standards in business. Thunderbird’s oath is believed to be the first of its kind to be adopted by a business school.
DEGREE PROGRAMS
Thunderbird is the place where the world comes to learn business and business comes to learn the world. Besides providing solid, globally focused functional training in finance, marketing and other business disciplines, Thunderbird incorporates critical cross-cultural communications/relations training into each course and learning experience. Our #1 ranked MBA in Global Management (U.S. News & World Report 2010, Financial Times 2009) prepares graduates for successful global business assignments by providing the type of in-depth cultural, political, economic and business language expertise they need to lead effectively. In addition, Thunderbird offers a Master of Arts in Global Affairs and Management, a Master of Science in Global Management, the #3 ranked Executive MBA in the world (The Wall Street Journal 2008), the #7 ranked distance-learning MBA in the world (Economist Intelligence Unit 2008), several joint/dual degree programs for full-time and distance-learning students and a new Evening MBA program for working professionals in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
ACCREDITATION
Thunderbird is accredited by the AACSB-International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, and NCA - North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
Thunderbird Executive Education programs are consistently ranked among the top in the world. Offered worldwide, this suite of classroom, online and custom executive education programs provides working professionals with access to short programs with huge impact. Program categories range from general management and marketing to strategy, cross-cultural communications/negotiations and leadership. Taught by Thunderbird faculty, these programs are taught using use current, real-world international business cases.
ALUMNI NETWORK
Thunderbird's Alumni Network of more than 40,000 global professionals living and working around the world provides graduates with an extensive network of business and cultural contacts. There are more than 150 alumni chapters around the world, most of which host a “First Tuesday” social/networking event each month and participate in “Super First Tuesday” every March which brings prospective students together with alumni to learn about the Thunderbird mystique first-hand.
Student profile
At Thunderbird, we don't just embrace diversity - we're defined by it. Students come to Thunderbird from all over the world. Their cultures, backgrounds and ambitions exemplify the global mindset needed to be successful leaders in a rapidly globalizing economy. Often compared to a mini-United Nations with its diverse student population from more than 50 countries, T-birds get a personal glimpse into other cultures, taking them far beyond stereotypes and providing them with a framework for cross-cultural interactions on the personal and professional scale.
Thunderbirds are as unique as the countries and backgrounds they come from, but they do share common traits. They are risk-takers and problem solvers, and they think globally. Whether working with faculty, peers or the online T-bird community, students forge strong bonds at Thunderbird, creating lifelong relationships and memories.
In addition to the global academic experience at Thunderbird, students also enjoy a bustling social scene on campus, whether at the Thunderbird Pub, the Commons, at club events or at cultural/regional nights featuring the customs, cuisine and traditional entertainment of various nations. There are more than 60 professional, regional, social and sports clubs that actively contribute to the school's intellectual and cross-cultural environment. In addition, Thunderbird's strong student government plays an active role, with representation from a broad cross-section of the student body.
Contact Information
Country:
United States
Address:
Admissions Office, 1 Global Place, Glendale85306-6000 United States
Switchboard: +1 (602) 978-7100
Fax: +1 (602) 439-5432