Executive Master of Global Management
GLOBAL COHORT
thunderbird.edu/emgm
DESIGNED FOR BUSY PROFESSIONALS WITH GLOBAL INTERESTS
The Global Cohort is a unique and powerful Executive-level program designed to immerse participants and have you experience first-hand the international business
concepts and applications taught at Thunderbird. The globally-focused curriculum, which is facilitated only by Thunderbird faculty and experienced local practitioners,
promotes an environment of learning and discovery that is practical and immediately applicable. The cohort model enables deep collaboration between diverse
team members to capitalize on the knowledge and experience of the group. You will join the more than 43,000 business and government professionals that make up
Thunderbird’s world-famous alumni network.
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RESIDENCE MODULES IN GLOBAL LOCATIONS
ONLINE LEARNING
Thunderbird's Residence Modules are delivered in six separate one-week
residencies, each in a different world-class city. Your thinking and business
activities will be transformed by sharing and learning from a diverse cohort
of like-minded global professionals, Thunderbird faculty, networking and
immersive on-site business visits at each location.
A portion of the curriculum is delivered via a flexible online format. Just as
success in business today is a collaborative global endeavor, you will learn
through a blend of online presentations and direct communication with
Thunderbird faculty, individual assignments and intensive group work with
virtual teams from around the globe.
AUG 14-20, 2016
DB
DUBLIN
2
Global Marketing
Strategy &
Leadership
Management
2 Courses
OCT 9-15, 2016
M
3
MOSCOW
DU
Broadening Your
Global Mindset
2 Courses
ONLINE:
JAN 8-14, 2017
HK
Leading and
Negotiating for
Global Project
Results
2 Courses
ONLINE:
1 Course
1 Course
MAR 12-17, 2017
4
DUBAI
Competitive
Strategy and
Complexities of
Asian Markets
2 Courses
ONLINE:
DB
O
6
MC
AUG 20-26, 2017
Delivering Superior
Performance in Latin
America
2 Courses
DEC 2-9, 2017
GLENDALE
Leading Advanced
Global Strategy
2 Courses
ONLINE:
1 Course
2
7
MEXICO CITY
ONLINE:
1 Course
1
5
HONG KONG
2 Courses
ONLINE
SUMMER
TERM:
2 courses
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7
3
DU
6
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MBA Program
Worldwide
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Contact our admissions team to learn more:
admissions.tbird@asu.edu | +1 602 978-7100 | 800 457-6966 (toll-free)
1 Global Place • Glendale, Arizona • 85306-6000
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TUITION & FEES
Program Cost: $125,000
Program cost includes all books, materials, tablet, lodging during required
residence modules, and occasional group meals. Some items not included in
cost are travel to and from class locations and language courses if needed.
Executive Master of Global Management
GLOBAL COHORT
thunderbird.edu/emgm
PROFILE OF THUNDERBIRD EXECUTIVE DEGREE PROGRAMS 2014-2016
NATIVE COUNTRIES
REPRESENTED:
Average Age: 40 years old
Average Work Experience: 15 years
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REPRESENTED COMPANY INFO
Employed by Micro-sized company: 30%
Employed by Large Companies: 40%
Sample of Represented Companies:
Women: 29%
Advanced Degrees: 22%
Commuters: 39%
Non-US Native: 40%
Length: 17 months
LOCATION: Thunderbird Campus,
with experiential practicum options abroad
FOR 70 YEARS, Thunderbird has been a top-ranked
school of international business developing leaders with
the global mindset, business skills and social responsibility
necessary to create real, sustainable value for their
organizations, communities and the world. This type of disruptive thinking has been
elevated by joining America's most innovative institution, Arizona State University.
Degree Awarded: Master of Global Management
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
APPLICATION PROCESS
8+ years work experience
3+ years in management
No GMAT required
Submit an online application with resume, essay, and
transcripts from prior degrees. Qualified candidates
will receive 3+ interviews with faculty and staff.
TOEFL required for non-native English speakers
Applicants are evaluated by faculty on the following criteria: Thunderbird fit, academic ability, and value
to the cohort. Proficiency in a second language is preferred but not mandatory for acceptance.
“
Thunderbird’s global mission, outlook & mindset pervade
everything it does as an institution. In the globalized world
in which we live, Thunderbird’s approach makes perfect
sense. I want to expand my management skills and expertise
to combine with my substantive knowledge & international
experience. The Thunderbird experience will enhance my
future career prospects.”
~ Robert Sutton ’16, United States
Contact our admissions team to learn more:
admissions.tbird@asu.edu | +1 602 978-7100 | 800 457-6966 (toll-free)
1 Global Place • Glendale, Arizona • 85306-6000
Alcoa
American Express
AT&T
Bank of America
Bar-S Food
First Solar
Gannett
Google
Intel
Jabil
Johnson & Johnson
Microsoft
Pfizer
Raytheon
Target
T-Gen
United Nations
US Department of State
PROGRAM COURSES:
States & Markets in the Global Political Economy
 Communicating in a Global Context
 Managing People from a Global Perspective
 Competitive Strategy in a Global Environment
 Global Financial Accounting
 Global Marketing Strategy
 Negotiating in a Global Context
 Managing for Global Value Creation
 Big Data in the Age of the Global Economy
 Managerial Accounting and Decision Making in a Global Environment
 Global Marketing Management
 Multinational Value Chain
 Regional Business Environment I:
Emerging Markets
 Global Financial Decisions
 Regional Business Environment II:
Developed Markets
 Leading Global Projects
 Global Leadership
 Thunderbird Experiential Practicum
 Global Strategy
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