Thunderbird School of Global Management

Master of Science Programs

Thunderbird's Master of Science programs are uniquely designed to meet the needs of graduate students who are seeking either a general management degree with a global focus (Master of Science in Global Management) or a specialization in a particular global business discipline (Master of Science in Global Marketing or Global Finance.)
  • Master of Science in Global Management - take core business courses in accounting, finance, management and marketing - all from a global perspective. No work experience required.
  • Master of Science in Global Marketing - experience compressed courses in general management and concentrated courses in global marketing, with 15 hours reserved for marketing electives. Two years of work experience or undergraduate business degree required.
  • Master of Science in Global Finance - core curriculum in global finance as well as global management and cross-cultural communications plus 15 hours of finance electives. Two years of work experience or undergraduate business degree required.
  • Peer diversity. Thunderbird students come from over 60 countries; some speak up to six languages.
  • Global experience. Coupled with the diverse student body and global curriculum, study abroad opportunities and second-language courses add to the global nature of the program.
  • World-renowned faculty known for their innovative teaching methods and real-world global experience.
  • Not just a job, get a career. After Thunderbird, you're not just prepared to make a better salary. You're prepared to make a difference.
  • 45 credit hours with 6 credits of supplementary language study (if needed)
 

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Why Thunderbird?

For more than 60 years, we have educated global leaders who are also global citizens - because we live by the credo that borders frequented by trade seldom need soldiers, and we're committed to helping develop a stable world economy where that philosophy becomes reality.

Our uniquely flexible programs combine an unmatched global business education with international and cross-cultural studies to ensure you're fluent in the language of international business, wherever you choose to go in the world.

  • Home of the #1 ranked full-time MBA in international business (U.S. News & World Report, Bloomberg Businessweek.)
  • World-renowned faculty known for their innovative teaching methods and real-world global experience.
  • Diverse student body, with more than 60 countries represented in virtually every cohort.

Business School/MBA Rankings

#1 "International" Full–time MBA
U.S. News & World Report 2014
(18th consecutive #1 ranking)

#1 "Top MBA Program by Specialty: International Business" Full-time MBA
Bloomberg Businessweek 2012

#3 "Best Executive MBA Program"
The Wall Street Journal 2010

Among the top 5 Distance Learning MBA Programs in the World
The Economist 2010

#1 "Internationalism of Alumni"
The Economist 2011

The Thunderbird Oath

Thunderbird’s vision is to grow our positive impact in a world economy that needs ethical leadership more than ever.
There is no greater demonstration of our commitment to this vision than the work of our 40,000 graduates.