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For students adding a Thunderbird Master of Global Management to their MBA from an ACCSB-accredited institution, you can pursue either a full-time or Web-based program taught by faculty recognized for innovative teaching methods, global best business practices and groundbreaking research.

Curriculum

Core Curriculum for Post MBA students

  • Foundations – a weeklong course designed to introduce you to both the Thunderbird global business mindset and career management tools
  • 12 hours of required courses

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Focus Area Courses

You must complete at least 12 hours of Focus Area or Global Focus electives that further refine your business skills and knowledge base from an international perspective.

  • 12 – 18 hours of electives in Global Development, Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing or Finance
  • Thunderbird’s Global Business Plan/Integrative Experience - a capstone course
  • 6 hours of language (optional if exit language requirement has been met)

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Thunderbird Global Experience

You must take a two- to three-week course at an international location that examines management problems through a cultural and global lens.
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Language Requirement

Intermediate ability in a second language is a graduation exit requirement and can be demonstrated with existing skills or through language electives.
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