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Certificate Programs

Thunderbird's Executive Education certificate programs are short, non-degree programs for business professionals. They are taught by the same global faculty that design top corporate programs for clients such as Korea's LG Electronics, Germany's DHL worldwide delivery, leading U.S. chip maker Intel and Russian/British oil giant TNK-BP, among others.

The programs are offered in classroom and independent study online formats and focus on topics such as leadership, strategy, marketing, regional environments, cross-cultural communication, finance, supply chain management, and language and culture. Custom facilitated and independent-study programs are also available for corporations (contact joe.patterson@thunderbird.edu for further details).

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Classroom Programs


Leading and Managing in Turbulent Times: Global Leadership Certificate Program Leading and Managing in Turbulent Times: Global Leadership Certificate Program
Sept. 22 - Dec. 15, 2009 (12-evening program), Phoenix		 Communicating and Negotiating with a Global Mindset Communicating and Negotiating with a Global Mindset
Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2009, Thunderbird Campus
Globalization: Merging Strategy with Action Globalization: Merging Strategy with Action
Oct. 5-9, 2009, Thunderbird Campus		 Leading and Managing in Turbulent Times: Global Leadership Certificate Program Leading and Managing in Turbulent Times: Global Leadership Certificate Program
Oct. 20-22, 2009 (3-day program), Thunderbird Campus
Advanced Management Program for Oil and Gas Industry Executives Advanced Management Program for Oil and Gas Industry Executives
Nov. 9-20, 2009, Thunderbird Campus		 Leading Global Projects for Strategic Results Leading Global Projects for Strategic Results
Nov. 16-18, 2009, Geneva

Independent Study Online Programs

Developed specifically to maximize the learning experience of mid- to upper- level managers and executives, Thunderbird's Online Programs set the standard in Web-based learning.

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Language & Culture Programs

Understanding language and culture is the bridge that connects companies and individuals in the global marketplace. The Thunderbird Language and Culture Programs (TLCP) are uniquely designed for the needs of individuals around the world.