Thunderbird Business Partnership Outreach Booklet (2024)

Transform your global strategy

Thunderbird School of Global Management

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Arizona State University

A global education

A global mindset is at the core of a Thunderbird education. Our global focus is foundational and helps transform students into global leaders by providing worldwide opportunities, cross-cultural knowledge and mastery of interdisciplinary skills as only Thunderbird and ASU can. Whether it’s internships and international consulting projects in major world cities or applied learning experiences in emerging markets, T-birds gain experience that is truly global. Thunderbird professors integrate global case studies into every course and roughly half our students come from outside the U.S. The School features a highly diverse population of students, faculty and staff with a welcoming culture enriched by many different backgrounds and viewpoints.

AboutThunderbird

Thunderbird is a world leader in global leadership and management education for a new decade of technological transformation Guided by a global mindset and a deep commitment to advancing inclusive and sustainable prosperity worldwide, Thunderbird integrates original, multidisciplinary management and leadership research with emerging technology trends to empower leaders of transnational organizations to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. Blending global business, foreign policy, and international affairs, Thunderbird specializes in providing hands-on, real-world learning experiences to develop leaders and managers across sectors and disciplines, thereby enhancing performance in public and private organizations globally.

Rankings

Thunderbird is part of Arizona State University, ranked No. 1 “Most Innovative School” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for nine years in a row, combining the School’s multi-decade heritage of developing global leaders with ASU’s expansive resources. Thunderbird has also been recently named No. 1 in the world in international trade by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), the premier global higher education analyst organization. Scoring 100 out of 100 points, placing ahead of Harvard, MIT and Stanford, domestically, and Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore and the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, internationally. In partnership with the Hinrich Foundation, QS selected Thunderbird’s Master of Global Management degree program as the “world’s best international trade programme,” in its 2023 QS International Trade Rankings.

Thunderbird educates, empowers, and influences global leaders and managers who maximize the benefits of the Fourth Industrial Revolution for business, government, society, and the environment.

No. 1 in the world in international trade

by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)

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Preeminent organizations around the world partner with Thunderbird for our shared worldview and for our access to people and resources that most institutions don't have These include an expanding global footprint of over 20 regional centers around the world and more than 48,000 alumni in 148 counties.

Connectingcontinents, transformingorganizations

Our world-renowned faculty provides students with in-class and applied learning opportunities across sectors and disciplines. And we’re part of the most innovative ASU Enterprise, with a new state-of-the-art building in Downtown Phoenix equipped with next-generation educational tools.

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Partneringforimpact

Organizations in the Fourth Industrial Revolution face new challenges and opportunities. They are still accountable for keeping the lights; they're also committed to delivering solutions for sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and global development. At Thunderbird, we share the same commitment. And we understand that realizing our vision of a world with sustainable and equitable prosperity is only possible through our partnerships. Together with these incredible partners, we’re advancing our vision, and theirs.

Facilitating innovation

Partner with our distinguished faculty and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to spearhead groundbreaking research collaborations, addressing global challenges and driving innovation

Cutting-edge research

Embark on collaborative journeys at the forefront of research by engaging in joint initiatives with Thunderbird faculty and COEs, pushing the boundaries of knowledge.

Talent pipeline access

Unlock the potential of Thunderbird's extensive talent pool by participating in our internship and co-op programs, tapping into a diverse and skilled pool of emerging professionals

Global presence amplification

Position your brand prominently on the global stage by showcasing your expertise at our distinguished global events, conferences, and forums, fostering meaningful connections in the international business arena

Sustainability

UN Global Compact:

The United Nations Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative and was established in the 2000s as a call to companies to align strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption, and act to advance inclusive and sustainable prosperity worldwide. On a mission to educate, empower and influence global leaders and managers who maximize the benefits of the Fourth Industrial Revolution for business, government, society and the environment, Thunderbird became the Academic Partner (AP) of the United Nations Global Compact Network USA in 2019

Thunderbird supports Network USA through thought leadership, event support, and programming As well, the School implements the SDG Innovation Accelerator to train member company participants on how to use the SDGs as a catalyst to create inclusive and prosperity worldwide

“Thunderbird’s deep expertise in corporate social responsibility and its longstanding history of partnering with the corporate sector are huge assets for the UN Global Compact.”

-Richard Pearl, Senior Advisor, Network USA

“Adam Roy Gordon EngagementDirector,UNGlobalCompactNetwork USA

Global Compact Network USA is very pleased to be partnered with Thunderbird to further the UN’s corporate sustainability efforts This successful relationship has allowed the network to leverage Thunderbird’s leading faculty, administration and program expertise in support of the sustainability ambitions of US companies

WhyThunderbird foryourworkforce

Futurereadyleaders

Globalleadershipandmanagementinourcomplexworld

Thunderbird School of Global Management's graduates possess exceptional global business education and experience. Students are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to work in a diverse and ever-changing global environment. They have a deep understanding of international business practices, cultural nuances, and are proficient in multiple languages.

Thunderbird's rigorous curriculum, diverse student body, and extensive network of alumni and partners provide graduates with a competitive edge in the job market. Additionally, Thunderbird graduates are known for their strong work ethic, leadership abilities, and innovative thinking, making them valuable assets to any company looking to succeed in the global marketplace.

Adiversetalentpipeline

Thunderbird attracts the brightest minds from across the world Our students share a deep passion for diverse cultures, a sense of adventure for seeing the world, a unique ability to thrive in fluid and unpredictable environments, and a shared commitment to advancing equitable and sustainable prosperity worldwide. We call this the Thunderbird Mystique, a sense of global citizenship and a desire to be part of something bigger than oneself Access a pool of diverse and highly skilled graduates with a deep understanding of global business dynamics. Thunderbird graduates represent 48 countries.

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Citizenship

61% International

39% Domestic

Gender:

38% Female

62% Male

Our world-class faculty

Thunderbird’s world-renowned professors have extensive hands-on experience in global management, and they’re passionate about sharing their personal insights, proven solutions, and global networks. Where many management school professors teach theory, Thunderbird’s esteemed faculty also teach real-world scenarios drawn from their own experiences This grounded approach to management education provides students with practical, applicable tools and strategies to succeed in any global business challenge they encounter

Our top ranked graduate programs

The program enables full-time working professionals to earn an international leadership degree in one year, with monthly in-person classes and virtual collaboration on assignments and coursework

The program prioritizes cross-cultural communication, finance, data analytics, and marketing, offering a fully online format along with in-person options through global seminars, challenge labs abroad, and a brief on-campus course.

A one-year program in Washington, D C , tailored to mid-career professionals, offering specializations in global business or global public policy, with monthly in-person meetings for collaboration and networking with global speakers.

The 11-month graduate program, a collaboration with ASU's Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, is designed for creatives and managers in entertainment, sports, technology, and arts industries pursuing global leadership.

Executive Master of Global Management (EMGM)

Master of Leadership and Management (MLM)

Executive Master of Arts in Global Affairs and Management (EMAGAM)

Master of Leadership and Management with a concentration in Global Creative Industries (MLM-GCI)

Thunderbird: a world leader in global management education

program is tailored for individuals pursuing careers in commercial spaceflight, defense and civil aerospace, AI and big data, and next-generation manufacturing. Being a graduate will open doors across the aerospace and technology sectors

The DPP program prepares practitioners who are responsive to the opportunities and challenges presented by this unprecedented time of rapid disruption. This program prepares leaders with global and digital mindsets and skillsets for the 21st century. This program is offered in the ASU Sync format.

Thunderbird’s top ranked Executive Education

Thunderbird Executive Education empowers global professionals, and world-class organizations to shape business landscapes impacting them by developing future-ready skills and connecting them to a network of diverse, global experts.

This is especially crucial in today's world, where embracing both the benefits and challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution is more important than ever. Today, the world requires leaders with creativity, ingenuity, and resilience more than ever. Through our individual courses, custom programs and partnerships, Thunderbird, and its extensive network, provides cutting-edge programs that cultivate these global leaders

Effectively (and ethically) Engaging the Emerging 21st Century World

Global Leadership and Functional Capabilities for the 4IR

Global Circular Economy and Sustainability

Global Mindset, Diversity, Inclusion, and Resilience

Global Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

Everyday Leadership and Professional Skills

Thunderbird Executive Education custom programs top ranked by Financial Times

No. 20 worldwide - ahead of the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge

No. 4 in the United States, among the top 75 programs globally.

Key benefits:

Provides an experience designed to tackle current and future business challenges in an increasingly complex global marketplace.

Blends multiple methodologies to drive interactive, engaging dialogue and activities that encourage new ways of thinking.

Features dynamic sessions led by a diverse network of global thought leaders who blend academic expertise with industry experience

Offers a dynamic range of learning programs that continuously adapt to evolving business landscapes, industry and market changes These programs are designed to align with and propel individual, team, and organizational performance and impact.

Drawing from world-leading crossdisciplinary experts

Thunderbird School of Global Management is the world’s premier leadership and management school As part of Arizona State University, ranked No 1 “Most Innovative School” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for nine years in succession, Thunderbird draws on a vast spectrum of disciplines of excellence to empower leaders across sectors with future-ready skills.

Thunderbird Executive Education empowers global professionals to shape the changing landscapes impacting their enterprises by expanding and updating their future-ready skills and connecting them to a diverse network of global experts.

Thunderbird offers both in-person and virtual instruction with faculty and industry professionals at Thunderbird Global Headquarters, ASU campus locations, and around the globe at Thunderbird's regional Centers of Excellence

Certificates for individuals

Thunderbird offers a suite of programs designed to challenge business leaders to more effectively think and deliver results in a constantly evolving and turbulent world.

Custom programs for organizations

Thunderbird partners with enterprises of all sizes, industries, and sectors to offer leading-edge integrated talent development experiences that sharpen performance and improve organizational capacity.