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As a candidate for a Thunderbird MBA in Global Management, you further refine your business skills and knowledge base by selecting one of six mandatory focus areas. This specialization requires 12 hours of coursework in your focus area and positions you effectively for your global career choice.

Focus Area Courses and Electives

Global Development

Global Development lets you focus on the functional analytical skills you need to advance global economic and social development.
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Global Entrepreneurship

Global Entrepreneurship offers you real-world experience in the multiple facets of Entrepreneurship including product development, strategy, technology, supply chain, export/import management and leadership – just to name a few.
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Global Finance

Global Finance gives you in-depth preparation for a career in international finance, economics and accounting.
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Global Management

Global Management develops your skills in areas that address global management issues – like corporate strategies, change management and consulting.
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Global Marketing

Global Marketing offers you real-world exposure to concepts used in international brand management, customer relationship management (CRM) and global pricing.
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Customized Focus

Customized Focus allows you to select courses from any of the specialties (Global Finance, Global Marketing, Global Development or Global Management) to fill functional gaps or supplement your professional experience. You may also wish to emphasize entrepreneurship, supply chain management, business intelligence or import – export.
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