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MBA Distance Learning Students

Ranked among the Top 5 Distance Learning MBA Programs in the World.

The Economist 2010

Online Global MBA

Study Anywhere, Succeed Everywhere

Experience a world-class business school education from the convenience of any location with Thunderbird’s top-ranked Distance Learning Global MBA program. Utilize Web-based technology and complete your Distance Learning MBA in 19 or 28 months. With our Distance Learning MBA degree you can access your coursework at any time and enjoy a rich Web-based, distance learning environment, including classes, interactive chats, bulletin board postings and collaboration with global professors and classmates. While 75 percent of your learning is conducted in a virtual setting through recorded lectures, occasional live Webcasts and discussion boards ; 25 percent takes place through on-site regional business environment seminars. In locations like Asia, Europe, Latin America and the USA, these seminars let you meet your classmates and work together to explore the local business markets and their challenges - making our Distance Learning MBA a truly global experience.
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MBA Distance Learning Global Alumni

Global Students. Global Alumni.

Thunderbird Global MBA On-Demand students are as diverse as the many countries they represent. Their cultures, backgrounds and ambitions exemplify the global mindset both common and unique to those who join this program. Once graduated with their Distance Learning MBA Degrees, these individuals continue to pursue their global passions – putting their world-class, world-renowned degree to work for them.
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Interactive, Blended and Truly Global Curriculum

Thunderbird’s Distance Learning MBA program uses technology to implement much of the teaching. Working across time zones and borders with members of your group helps teach the useful skill set of working through communication and cross-cultural barriers. It’s the same way you would work during a typical business day but with a global perspective.
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MBA Distance Learning Program

Admissions Procedures

To be considered for admission in the Distance Learning Global MBA program, you must meet certain admissions requirements, complete an online application and provide required documentation. In addition to personal admissions requirements, your computer will need to meet certain technical requirements in order to participate in the program.
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