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The Thunderbird experience is unlike any other. Diverse classmates. World-class professors. Sophisticated global management curriculum. Unparalleled networking opportunities. Experience Thunderbird first-hand – and discover for yourself why Thunderbird is the world’s leading school for international business.

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On-site professional development programs

Join in classroom discussion and idea sharing with Thunderbird’s #1 ranked open-enrollment faculty and top-tier peers from around the world in these short-format, on-site courses. Read more...

Online professional development programs

Engage with peers around the globe as you study core global business concepts taught by Thunderbird’s world-class faculty through a variety of online techniques and facilitated discussion forums. Read more…

GMAT or TOEFL test preparation programs

Standardized test taking can be intimidating – but preparation is the key to success. Thunderbird offers a suite of preparatory programs focused on enhancing your test-taking and English language skills. Read more…

Winterim/summerim

Join students from Thunderbird’s degree programs on an on-site study tour by taking part in one of our acclaimed winterim/summerim classes around the world. Read more…

Language courses

In modern global business, language is the bridge that connects cultures, organizations and economies. Enroll in a Thunderbird language course and learn not only your chosen language but also the cultural norms of its native society. Read more…

Certificate of Advanced Study

Individuals interested in studying at Thunderbird in a non-degree capacity can earn our Certificate of Advanced Study by completing 15 or more credit hours of specified coursework. Read more…

Certificate of Post-graduate Study

Non-degree students who have completed an MBA or other approved graduate business degree may earn Thunderbird’s Certificate of Post-graduate Study by completing 12 credit hours of specified Thunderbird coursework in Finance, Marketing or Global Development. Read more…

Lecture series

Hosted on Thunderbird’s Arizona campus, on location in Texas and around the world, these lecture events bring Thunderbird professors and other global business pundits together for dialogue, idea-sharing and networking. Read more…

Global exchange programs

With Thunderbird’s exchange programs, T-birds can study for a term at one of our many global partner schools – and students at our partner schools can study here. Read more…

Earn tuition credit!

Enroll in a classroom or online professional development or test-preparation program – and you can apply up to $5,000 in program fees toward tuition for a Thunderbird degree program. Contact Admissions for more details.