Thunderbird School of Global Management

News and Information

Thunderbird Oath makes headlines amid crisis

Thunderbird's Oath of Honor and emphasis on sustainable value creation have made international news in recent weeks as business schools come under increased scrutiny.

Thunderbird goes social with Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn

For the latest news and information from Thunderbird, visit Thunderbird's Twitter account, Facebook fan page or LinkedIn alumni group.

Executive MBA graduate launches online dating service

New venture takes unpleasant surprises out of online dating with background checks and more transparent service.

Professors win award for paper on responsible leadership

Two Thunderbird professors honored for their research showing that business leaders who put the greater good above profits produce greater financial returns.

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Blogs

	Global Leaders Can Be Made Thunderbird President Ángel Cabrera, Ph.D., writes about the components of global leadership.
	World Cafe Share your adventures in cross-cultural negotiation with alumni who live in more than 130 countries.
	Global Citizenship Kellie Kreiser, director of Thunderbird for Good, writes about topics related to global citizenship.
	Thunderbird Student Voices Thunderbird students share their views on global management from the classroom and around the world.
	Thunderbird Bookshelf Thunderbird professors, alumni, staff and students have plenty to say about everything.
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Videos and Podcasts

Todd McFarlane on Entrepreneurship

Spawn creator Todd McFarlane talks Jan. 13, 2009, at Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale, Ariz.

Thunderbird Homecoming 2009

Thunderbird Alumni Network Board President Rich Mackney '77 and others talk about the value of social networking across cultures.

Dos and don'ts in Brazil

Professor Roy Nelson talks about doing business in Latin America.

The Cost of Bad Behavior

Whether it's a standoffish coworker or an arrogant boss, incivility at the office doesn't just affect the moods of a few employees.

Fluor CEO tackles corruption through global initiative

Ethical companies face disadvantages when competitors pay bribes and engage in bid rigging.

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Graduate Degrees	Executive Education	Events and Key Dates
Full-time MBA Evening MBA Distance Learning MBA Distance Learning MBA — Latin America Distance Learning — Dual Degree Executive MBA — United States Executive MBA — Europe Master of Arts in Global Affairs Master of Science in Global Management Dual Degree — Law Distance Learning — Post MBA Post MBA	Certificate Programs Consulting Network Customized Solutions Thunderbird International Consortia Language and Culture Programs	July 3: Executive MBA-Europe Interview Day/Networking Event (Geneva) Afternoon interview sessions are available, with an evening networking reception with local Thunderbird alumni to follow. July 11: ThunderDay Explore what student life is all about during this event on Thunderbird's Glendale, Arizona campus. Lodging and meals provided. Aug. 21: Summer Commencement Commencement will take place at the Renaissance Hotel & Spa in Glendale, Arizona. Aug. 30: Second Round Application Deadline for Spring 2010 Applications accepted on a rolling basis. For assistance, contact admissions@thunderbird.edu or call +1 602 978-7100 or 1 800 457-6966 (US only). Sept. 18-20: Hospitality Weekend Get to know Thunderbird first-hand. Talk to professors, meet students, learn about our programs and attend a "regional night." Accomodations and meals provided. Sept. 22 - Dec. 15: Leading & Managing in Turbulent Times Program This 12-evening course analyzes culturally diverse and global business issues from the perspective of the functional areas of an MBA. Sept. 29 - Oct. 1: Communicating & Negotiating with a Global Mindset Program Leaders with a global mindset thrive in today's global marketplace. Learn your global mindset profile and discover proven communication/negotiation tactics for cross-cultural environments. Oct. 5-9: Globalization: Merging Strategy with Action Program Improve your understanding of global firms’ strategies while enhancing your ability to view your company/role within a broader strategic and global framework. Oct. 20-22: Leading & Managing in Turbulent Times Program This comprehensive 3-day course analyzes culturally diverse and global business issues from the perspective of the functional areas of an MBA. Nov. 9-20: Advanced Management Program for Oil & Gas Executives Considered the "gold standard" in the oil and gas industry, this program gives senior-level managers the skills to drive their organizations to success in this competitive industry. Nov. 16-18: Leading Global Projects for Strategic Results Program (Geneva) Learn to lead projects as a strategist and tactician; discover the art of influencing/motivating across functions, companies and cultures; and develop skills to lead diverse teams.

Graduate Degrees

Executive Education

Events and Key Dates

July 3: Executive MBA-Europe Interview Day/Networking Event (Geneva) Afternoon interview sessions are available, with an evening networking reception with local Thunderbird alumni to follow.

July 11: ThunderDay Explore what student life is all about during this event on Thunderbird's Glendale, Arizona campus. Lodging and meals provided.

Aug. 21: Summer CommencementCommencement will take place at the Renaissance Hotel & Spa in Glendale, Arizona.

Aug. 30: Second Round Application Deadline for Spring 2010 Applications accepted on a rolling basis. For assistance, contact admissions@thunderbird.edu or call +1 602 978-7100 or 1 800 457-6966 (US only).

Sept. 18-20: Hospitality Weekend Get to know Thunderbird first-hand. Talk to professors, meet students, learn about our programs and attend a "regional night." Accomodations and meals provided.

Sept. 22 - Dec. 15: Leading & Managing in Turbulent Times ProgramThis 12-evening course analyzes culturally diverse and global business issues from the perspective of the functional areas of an MBA.

Sept. 29 - Oct. 1: Communicating & Negotiating with a Global Mindset Program Leaders with a global mindset thrive in today's global marketplace. Learn your global mindset profile and discover proven communication/negotiation tactics for cross-cultural environments.

Oct. 5-9: Globalization: Merging Strategy with Action Program Improve your understanding of global firms’ strategies while enhancing your ability to view your company/role within a broader strategic and global framework.

Oct. 20-22: Leading & Managing in Turbulent Times ProgramThis comprehensive 3-day course analyzes culturally diverse and global business issues from the perspective of the functional areas of an MBA.

Nov. 9-20: Advanced Management Program for Oil & Gas ExecutivesConsidered the "gold standard" in the oil and gas industry, this program gives senior-level managers the skills to drive their organizations to success in this competitive industry.

Nov. 16-18: Leading Global Projects for Strategic Results Program (Geneva)Learn to lead projects as a strategist and tactician; discover the art of influencing/motivating across functions, companies and cultures; and develop skills to lead diverse teams.

Quick Links

July 3: Executive MBA-Europe Interview Day/Networking Event (Geneva)
Afternoon interview sessions are available, with an evening networking reception with local Thunderbird alumni to follow.

July 11: ThunderDay
Explore what student life is all about during this event on Thunderbird's Glendale, Arizona campus. Lodging and meals provided.

Aug. 21: Summer Commencement
Commencement will take place at the Renaissance Hotel & Spa in Glendale, Arizona.

Aug. 30: Second Round Application Deadline for Spring 2010
Applications accepted on a rolling basis. For assistance, contact admissions@thunderbird.edu or call +1 602 978-7100 or 1 800 457-6966 (US only).

Sept. 18-20: Hospitality Weekend
Get to know Thunderbird first-hand. Talk to professors, meet students, learn about our programs and attend a "regional night." Accomodations and meals provided.

Sept. 22 - Dec. 15: Leading & Managing in Turbulent Times Program
This 12-evening course analyzes culturally diverse and global business issues from the perspective of the functional areas of an MBA.

Sept. 29 - Oct. 1: Communicating & Negotiating with a Global Mindset Program
Leaders with a global mindset thrive in today's global marketplace. Learn your global mindset profile and discover proven communication/negotiation tactics for cross-cultural environments.

Oct. 5-9: Globalization: Merging Strategy with Action Program
Improve your understanding of global firms’ strategies while enhancing your ability to view your company/role within a broader strategic and global framework.

Oct. 20-22: Leading & Managing in Turbulent Times Program
This comprehensive 3-day course analyzes culturally diverse and global business issues from the perspective of the functional areas of an MBA.

Nov. 9-20: Advanced Management Program for Oil & Gas Executives
Considered the "gold standard" in the oil and gas industry, this program gives senior-level managers the skills to drive their organizations to success in this competitive industry.

Nov. 16-18: Leading Global Projects for Strategic Results Program (Geneva)
Learn to lead projects as a strategist and tactician; discover the art of influencing/motivating across functions, companies and cultures; and develop skills to lead diverse teams.