
Thunderbird School of Global Management is the world’s premier leadership, management, and business school. For more than 75 years, Thunderbird has empowered leaders to tackle the world’s greatest challenges. As part of Arizona State University, ranked No. 1 “Most Innovative School” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for ten years in succession, Thunderbird draws on a vast spectrum of disciplines of excellence to empower leaders across sectors with future-ready skills.
Thunderbird advances inclusive and sustainable prosperity worldwide by educating and influencing global leaders and managers who maximize the benefits of the Fourth Industrial Revolution for business, government, society, and the environment.
Global headquarters
Located at ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus, Thunderbird’s Global Headquarters provides students and faculty resources and connections with key public and private sector organizations. Phoenix, the fifth-largest and fastest-growing city in the U.S., offers a dynamic environment for innovation and collaboration.
Global presence
Thunderbird is the world’s only truly global, multinational school, with over 50,000 alumni across 145 countries. The school offers cutting-edge programs worldwide through its expanding network of Centers of Excellence, spanning from Los Angeles to Tokyo and Bogota to Nairobi. These centers enhance Thunderbird’s global presence and connect its alumni across major commercial hubs.

Graduate degrees
Thunderbird, accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)—a distinction held by only about 6% of the world’s business schools—offers cutting-edge graduate degrees designed to develop global leaders equipped for the complexities of the 21st-century economy. With a focus on cross-cultural management, innovation, and digital transformation, Thunderbird’s programs combine theoretical knowledge with practical, real-world applications. Students gain expertise in areas
such as international business, leadership, and global finance, preparing them for leadership roles across sectors.
Master of Global Management (MGM)
Ranked No. 1 by QS for international trade (2023, 2024), Thunderbird’s full-time Master of Global Management (MGM) program prepares graduates to lead diverse, cross-cultural teams in private,
public, and not-for-profit sectors. As part of the program’s capstone experience, students participate in the Global Challenge Lab—a hands-on, multinational consulting project where students travel abroad and apply their skills to solve real-world business challenges. This transformative experience, included in the MGM program, gives students the tools to not only understand global business but also shape their futures.
Master of Leadership and Management (MLM)
Thunderbird’s Master of Leadership and Management (MLM), offered fully online, is designed to deliver mastery in 21st-century leadership and management principles and practices. It prepares leaders to take on additional managerial responsibilities in global organizations or to make a career change across industries or sectors. This management program focuses on cross-cultural communication, finance,
data analytics, marketing, and working in diverse, global teams.
Join us
Ready to build a global network and apply your skills in a multinational setting? With Thunderbird’s graduate programs, you won’t just learn about the world—you’ll help shape its future.
Apply now to unlock your potential and lead with a global mindset.
Visit thunderbird.asu.edu to learn more.