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Custom Language Program

Thunderbird’s Language and Culture Programs offer customized language, culture and negotiations programs specifically designed for the learning needs of executives. The programs provide highly intensive development that dramatically increases your ability to successfully conduct business in different countries and cultures. Thunderbird’s language, culture and negotiations faculty are among the best in the world.

Language Programs for Executives

Thunderbird provides development in various languages specifically geared towards the needs of business executives. Popular languages include Chinese, English as a Second Language, Spanish, and others upon request.

  • Language programs typically total 25-30 hours per week.
  • Generally, you can choose to start your program at any time of the year. Dates for courses are scheduled based on your needs.
  • Cultural orientation to the country or geographical area of study can also be part of your language training (or conducted separately).

English as a Second Language

Our custom English as a Second Language (ESL) programs provide tailored classes such as presentation skills, effective business writing, and technical writing for international executives. These courses are open to individuals who speak English as their native or non-native language.
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English for Special Purposes

English for Special Purposes (ESP) programs are designed to meet the specialized needs of specific industries you are conducting business in, such as hospitality, tourism, medical, banking, high technology and more. For example, a company may request to concentrate in specific vocabulary used by the pharmaceutical industry or other specialized industries.
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Cross-Cultural Communication Programs

Necessity may be the best word to describe the role cross-cultural skills play in today's global business environment. Don't let your company lose a deal due to cross-culture communication errors. Cross cultural skills development for individuals or groups can be conducted at one of our campuses or your company's location. Programs vary in length from a few days to a week.
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International Negotiations for Executives

Global business negotiations are difficult and can have serious political, legal, cultural, and economic consequences for your organization. With Thunderbird’s 60 years of global business experience, you will be better prepared to succeed. Our customized international negotiations program for individuals or groups can be conducted at one of our campuses or your company's location. Programs vary in length from a few days to a week.
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Are you a prospective MBA/Masters degree student looking for information on Thunderbird’s world-class English Boot Camp, Pre-MBA/Masters Intensive English, or GMAT and TOEFFL programs?  Contact Debisu Hyde at 602-978-7822 or debisu.hyde@thunderbird.edu.

Ready to apply for a custom executive language, cross-cultural, or international negotiations program? Please complete the Application Form.