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EMBA Thunderbird

Thunderbird's Executive MBA program is ranked #3 in the world!

--Wall Street Journal 2010

Executive MBA - United States (EMBA-US)

Move Beyond The Traditional MBA

In today’s competitive global marketplace, successful executives need more than traditional MBA skills alone – they need cross-cultural skills, language proficiency and a keen understanding of the political and professional environments of global business. Thunderbird’s Executive MBA-US (EMBA) program offers just that.

Designed for working professionals with more than eight years of professional experience, this unique program runs concurrently with Thunderbird’s Geneva, Switzerland-based Executive MBA-Europe program, giving students in both cohorts multiple shared learning experiences and knowledge-sharing opportunities.

Thunderbird Executive MBA Council

Global Students. Global Alumni.

The typical Executive MBA-US program cohort consists of students from around the world. There is a remarkable diversity among classmates, providing opportunities for powerful in-personal and virtual interaction with your EMBA peers. Like our Executive MBA alumni, these students represent the best of the best in the global business community.
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EMBA Curriculum

Truly Global Curriculum

Explore the Executive MBA program that accommodates you – your schedule, your needs. Our Executive MBA-US program is delivered on alternate weekends (Fridays and Saturdays) over 21 months (primarily at Thunderbird’s Glendale, Arizona campus, with global residency rotations in China, Russia, India, Europe & South America), and our Executive MBA-US curriculum is designed to help you develop a sophisticated global understanding of business operations and leadership.
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Executive MBA Admissions

Admissions Procedures

To be admitted into the Executive MBA-US program, you must not only meet certain academic and professional admissions requirements, but have an appreciation for the nuances of cross-cultural interaction, a passion for global business and the aptitude to succeed in a rigorous, executive-level degree program.
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