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Sanjeev Javia '12

"Thunderbird provides both a top-level education in general business administration while at the same time is one of the highest-ranking programs in the world in international business management. For me, the most important program benefit is that I will be able to lead and manage the people around me more effectively and powerfully. At the end of the day, I want to feel that I made a significant impact in society and helped to make other's ambitions and goals more achievable."

Curriculum

The Executive MBA program combines a traditional MBA curriculum with in-depth international and language studies, plus overseas experience and exposure.

  • Explore business courses within a global context.
  • Acquire business knowledge, language skills, an understanding of cross-cultural issues.
  • Learn about political and economic conditions of various world regions.
  • Draw on the perspectives and experience of acclaimed faculty currently engaged in global consulting and research.

Learning and Collaborating on the Go

First Executive MBA programs to introduce Apple's iPad into the classroom environment.Thunderbird is one of the first Executive MBA programs to introduce Apple's iPad into the classroom environment. The 2011 Executive MBA cohort will be the pilot program for this exciting new learning enhancement.

  • Many of our case studies, books, and apps will be provided on the iPad to compliment the learning patterns of busy professionals on the move.
  • Easily collaborate with your teammates on group projects and assignments.

Worldly Teachers

Small discussion groups and interactive classes facilitate learning from world-renowned faculty as well as fellow students.

  • Interact in a multilingual, multinational setting.
  • Share/debate ideas, work experiences, cultural differences, industry knowledge.
  • Acquire knowledge and skills you can employ immediately in your current job.

World Languages

Speak their language and you're far more likely to succeed doing/developing business in their country. So, naturally, the language component of your MBA is designed to help you achieve comfort and understanding for use in both social and business settings.

  • Study Arabic, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish

World Acceptance

Your Thunderbird Executive MBA program is accredited by AACSB — The International association for Management Education and NCA — the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

A World of Connections

In addition to skills and knowledge that open up a world of opportunity, a Thunderbird Executive MBA also earns you:

  • Lasting international personal and professional alliances.
  • Opportunity to study with both U.S. and European Executive MBA cohorts.
  • Lifetime access to the resources of Thunderbird's over 40,000-member Alumni Network.