Thunderbird School of Global Management
Study Anywhere, Succeed Everywhere
Thunderbird is the world's number 1-ranked school of international business. Our institution has more than 60 years of experience in developing leaders. Our Online Global MBA curriculum prepares students for creating real, sustainable value within their organizations, communities, and the world.
Thunderbird is sought out by graduate students, working professionals, and companies worldwide seeking to gain the leadership skills and global network they need to succeed in today's global economy.
Unique Delivery Model - Our blended approach pairs 75% of curriculum delivered online via a high-tech web-based platform with 25% of curriculum delivered via high-touch seminars around the world
Multiple Program Options - Designed to fit your schedule, you can choose a 19 or 28-month track, working through the program in sequence with your cohort
International Experiences - Accompany your classmates on trips to intensive on-site global seminars in locations such as Asia, Europe, Latin America, South Africa and the US
Global Network - With more than 40,000 alumni in over 140 countries worldwide, you will instantly build a valuable professional global network
A Recognized Leader in Global Business Education
Since its founding in 1946, Thunderbird has been synonymous with global leadership in business education. This leadership is recognized by major publications around the world, which have consistently named Thunderbird as a leader in global business education. The following is a list of some of our current rankings.
- Financial Times ranks Thunderbird #1 on their 2011 "Best in International Business" list for the 5th consecutive year
- U.S. News & World Report 2011 ranks Thunderbird as the #1 "International MBA" for the 16th consecutive year
- The Economist ranks the online Global MBA as "One of the Top 5 Distance Learning MBA Programs in the World" for 2010
- Princeton Review ranks Thunderbird among the "Top 15 Schools for Global Management"
