Master of Global Management

Thunderbird Master of Global Management Program Structure

The Thunderbird Specialized Master of Global Management degree delivers cross-cultural, hands-on training in the nuances of international management.  The program consists of 49 credit hours and typically takes four semesters to complete.  The program is delivered full-time an on-campus at Thunderbird.

Curriculum

The Thunderbird Master of Global Management is focused on turning your passion for international, cross-cultural and solutions-oriented leadership into a global career.  The program is designed for high-potential individuals with the aptitude and global mindset for international leadership. This fast-track degree, which can be completed in one year, transforms the traditional graduate business education to deliver specialized training in all business disciplines from a 100% international perspective.

Concentrations: Global Business, Global Affairs, Global Entrepreneurship, Global Digital Transformation, Sustainability Solutions, Public Policy, Public Administration, Nonprofit Leadership and Management, Sustainable Tourism, Legal Studies, Creative Industries and Design Thinking, Digital Audience Strategy, Development and Innovation, Integrated Healthcare, Healthcare Delivery, Combined Concentrations.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

Tuition for the Thunderbird School of Management Master of Global Management is $70,000.  There is also a $70 application fee for domestic applicants and a $115 application fee for international applicants.

There are many different options available to help you finance your graduate education at Thunderbird. In fact, more than 80% of Thunderbird students receive financial assistance through loans, scholarships or other awards. Arizona State University’s Financial Aid team works with you hand-in-hand to find the financing solutions for your unique situation.

Admissions

To apply to to the Thunderbird Master of Global Management the following are required: undergraduate degree from an accredited university degree program, competitive TOEFL, IELTS or PTE scores (if you did not graduate from an English-speaking university in a native English-speaking country), international experience (preferred), submission of online application, including resume documenting professional and academic history, 1 essay answering an application question, contact information for 1 professional or academic reference, official transcripts from all previously attended undergraduate and graduate institutions and an Admissions interview(s)

The average student has 6 years of work experience.  GMAT/GRE waiver exceptions are available if you meet any of the following requirements: 8+ years of professional work experience, Current ASU/NAU/UofA undergraduate student with a 3.25 cum GPA at time of application and a Letter of Recommendation from a current professor or an ASU/NAU/UofA alumnus within 12 months, at time of initiation of application, with a 3.25 cum GPA.

Application deadlines are as follows:

Spring 2020 (January Start) – November 29