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The Master of Arts program prepares you for a career in international affairs. To be admitted, you must have earned a four-year degree and demonstrated academic excellence. You are not required to have business training or professional work experience. However, international experience – personal or professional - is highly valued. Your acceptance is based on an overall review of all of your credentials.

Admissions

Requirements

MA-GAM applicants need an undergraduate degree or the equivalent from an accredited or recognized institution, comparable GMAT or GRE, and TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE (if applicable) scores and relevant global exposure.
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How to Apply

Complete an online application, write three personal essays, provide two references sent to Thunderbird through the "Personal Potential Index," all undergraduate transcripts, GMAT or GRE, and TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores (if applicable) and your current resume.
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Tuition & Fees

Tuition for the MA-GAM degree is approximately $64,620 or $1,436 per credit hour. Additional expenses include: books, health insurance, board, lodging and other miscellaneous costs.
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Questions?

Contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@thunderbird.edu , or call (602) 978-7100 or fax (602) 439- 5432.

You may also write to:

Thunderbird School of Global Management
Admissions Office
1 Global Place
Glendale, AZ 85306-6000, U.S.A.