Thunderbird School of Global Management
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ABOUT THUNDERBIRD Consistently ranked No. 1 in international business education (U.S. News & World Report 2011 and Financial Times 2010), Thunderbird was founded more than 60 years ago as the world’s first school to focus exclusively on internat ... 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, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Management, International Management / Business, 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 82000 |
| Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics | Yes |
| Teaching Methodology | More than 50% Case Method / Less than 50% Lecture based |
Scholarship / Financial Aid
| School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid | Yes |
| School-sponsored Scholarships based on (other) | Find out more at http://www.thunderbird.edu/graduate_degrees/full_time_mba/financial_aid/scholarship |
Admission Requirements
| Application deadline | February, April, June, August, October, November, December, Rolling |
| 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 | AACSB |
| Established Date | 2009 |
| Start Dates | January, August |
| Avg. Programme Duration | 27 months |
| Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) | USD 82000 |
| Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics | Yes |
| Teaching Methodology | More than 50% Case Method / Less than 50% Lecture based |
Scholarship / Financial Aid
| School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid | No |
Admission Requirements
| Application deadline | February, April, June, August, October, November, December, Rolling |
| 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 | 22% |
| % International | 20% |
| Avg. Work Exp. | 9 years |
| Avg. Student's Age | 32 |
| Avg. GMAT | 603 |
Programme Profile
| Accreditations | AACSB |
| Established Date | 2000 |
| Start Dates | January, September |
| Avg. Programme Duration | 19 months |
| Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) | USD 66800 |
| Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics | Yes |
| Teaching Methodology | More than 50% Case Method / Less than 50% Lecture based |
Scholarship / Financial Aid
| School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid | Yes |
Admission Requirements
| Application deadline | February, April, June, August, October, November, December, Rolling |
| 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. | 12 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 84500 |
| Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics | Yes |
| Teaching Methodology | More than 50% Case Method / Less than 50% Lecture based |
Scholarship / Financial Aid
| School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid | No |
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 (U.S. News & World Report 2011 and Financial Times 2010), 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 2011, Financial Times 2010) 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), one of the top 5 distance-learning MBAs in the world (Economist Intelligence Unit 2010), and several joint/dual degree programs for full-time and distance-learning students.
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 ranked among the top 10 in the world (Financial Times 2010). Offered worldwide, this suite of classroom, online and custom executive education programs provide 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. Led 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
Address:
Admissions Office
1 Global Place
Glendale
AZ
85306-6000
United States
Switchboard: +1 (602) 978-7100
Fax: +1 (602) 439-5432
Email: admissions@thunderbird.edu
Skype: N/a
Events schedule
- World MBA Tour
- Abu Dhabi
- Atlanta
- Bangkok
- Beijing (EMBA)
- Bogotá
- Boston
- Bucharest
- Chennai
- Dallas
- Dubai (EMBA)
- Frankfurt (EMBA)
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Hong Kong (EMBA)
- Houston
- Istanbul
- Kuala Lumpur
- Lima
- London (EMBA)
- Los Angeles (EMBA)
- Manila
- Miami
- Moscow (EMBA)
- Munich
- New York (EMBA)
- Paris (EMBA)
- Philadelphia
- Riyadh
- San Francisco (EMBA)
- Santiago
- Seattle
- Singapore (EMBA)
- Taipei
- Tel Aviv
- Toronto (EMBA)
- Vancouver
- Washington DC (EMBA)
- Zurich (EMBA)
- QS TopMBA Connect 1-2-1
Application Deadline
- 1st Round: 1st January 1970
- 2nd Round: 1st January 1970
- 3rd Round: 1st January 1970
- Final Round: 1st January 1970
- International Application Deadline: 1st January 1970
Admission FAQ
Name: Will MacDonaldRole: Director of the Executive MBA in Europe
Email: embaeurope@thunderbird.edu
- What is the typical demographic of the Executive MBA in Europe?
- The cohort composition is a mix of participants who travel primarily from Europe and the Middle East for the modular program. Candidates typically have more than 10 years of professional work experience (minimum at about eight years), with a few years of experience in management.
- What makes the Thunderbird Executive MBA unique?
- The entire Thunderbird institution is dedicated to one task: educating global business leaders. Our vision and approach varies from other major b-schools in that Thunderbird\'s course sequence includes both a typical business program as well as international studies.
- When does the next cohort begin? What is the application deadline?
- The next Executive MBA-Europe cohort will start in late-August 2010. Executive MBA applications will be accepted through June 1, 2010, after which time we will consider applications on a space-available basis. Provided that your online application form with essays and CV is submitted by June 1, and your documents are in process, admissions interviews may be conducted into early summer.
- What are Thunderbird’s other connections and activities in the region?
- In addition to the Executive MBA-Europe program, Geneva serves as headquarters for our Corporate Learning division across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Thunderbird Europe has extensive outreach to the corporate community, with clients from various sectors (banking, oil and gas, pharmaceutical), providing customized executive training programs which bring Thunderbird faculty on location as needed.
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