Your Master of Science in Global Management (MS-GM) gives you a truly global education for which Thunderbird is renowned.

Curriculum

For recent liberal-arts undergraduates or early-career professionals with a passion for global management – but a lack of academic or professional experience in the field – breaking through the competition can be fierce. An understanding of fundamental global business principles, coupled with an understanding of how cultural relations and cultural nuances affect business and business interactions, is critical. The MS-GM provides a unique blend of instruction in global business and cross-cultural interaction, preparing you for a management position in a global organization. .

Curriculum details & requirements

Foundations

This mandatory 1-week course emphasizes key aspects of leadership, team building, motivation, ethics and cross-cultural communication. You join a learning group to meet and work with your peers from other countries. And receive self-assessment tools and career management strategies to achieve your career objectives.

Core Curriculum

Your MS-GM curriculum features coursework in accounting, finance, marketing, management and entrepreneurship and also includes international relations, political economy and area studies – all from a global perspective.
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Winterims and Summerims

You select a two to three-week Winterim (January) or Summerim (May) either on or off campus. Off campus Global Experience courses provide the opportunity to examine management issues and challenges up close, through a cultural and global lens - an opportunity to apply your knowledge in an international setting.
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Second Language Proficiency

To graduate, you must demonstrate proficiency in a second language. This can be achieved by entering the program already proficient in a second language and passing a proficiency exam, or by taking a language course at Thunderbird. MS in Global Management students are encouraged to meet this requirement by taking an immersive summer language program abroad prior to beginning the degree program.
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