Thunderbird welcomes you! Application Requirements for Admission Thunderbird is an international business school that embraces diversity among its students and faculty. In fact, it is this diversity that contributes, in large part, to enriching the learning environment that advances Thunderbird’s mission. Application Documentation
International students should make every effort to apply no later than the April application deadline to help ensure enough time for processing your Visa.
The median GMAT score range for the past several entering classes has been 550 to 760 with a class average of 600. There are many determining factors that go into accepting a student, but your GMAT test score is one way Thunderbird can assess your educational foundation for advanced study in its MBA program. The minimum TOEFL score is 250 on the computer based test/100 on the Internet based test. Applicants who meet all other admission requirements but score low on the TOEFL may complete the Thunderbird PreMBA or PreMasters 10 week intensive English program as a substitute for the TOEFL.
Language Requirements for Admission Proficiency in a second language is not required for admission, except for international students who must show English proficiency by submitting the TOEFL score as part of the application documentation. Thunderbird courses require that students whose native language is not English have an excellent proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English. Applicants whose native language is not English, and who didn’t receive a qualifying degree in a country where English is the native language, are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL. Scholarships A number of scholarships, fellowships and grants are available to entering Thunderbird students who present outstanding credentials in all evaluative areas of the application, as a means to help develop the most talented and diverse student body, thereby enriching the learning experience. Thunderbird evaluates all highly-qualified entering students for scholarships during the admissions process. Selection is based on the documentation submitted with your application. Professional Work Experience Admission to Thunderbird’s MBA in Global Management program requires both academic excellence and professional work experience. However, acceptance is based on an overall review of all of your credentials. Admission is not based solely on whether you have a professional background in a specific field of business or that you have international experience, but rather, it is a comprehensive review. Thunderbird students come from around the world – from more than 60 countries – and have lived in many places and have varied personal and professional experiences. Thunderbird students encompass many categories. For example, there are those who have international experience with no other prior business skills; those with business skills looking to move into an international work environment; and those with international business skills who are eager to advance their careers in their chosen field of work. T-birds are found around the world in many different occupations, industries and in private and public enterprises. T-birds are adventurous and are curious about the world. They know how to achieve success in unfamiliar environments. They are open-minded, flexible and embrace diversity — cultural, professional, personal and educational. T-birds work for the CIA , the World Bank, Honeywell, DHL, the Peace Corps, Intel, the US Department of State, Fender Musical Instruments, and Starbucks International. When you join Thunderbird, the top-ranked school in International Business, you have the opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals and add a truly global dimension to your career, to your life and to the world. |  |
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