Question 1

Who should apply for Master of Global Management program?

Accepted Answer

Leaders whose organizations operate in a global context, or who want to work for a global organization. Leaders who want to drive growth and proactively respond to social, political, regulatory, and natural forces that impact their business. Functional managers in HR, finance, marketing, supply chain, and operations who want to be more involved in their global business strategy. Professionals from the public and nonprofit sectors who want greater knowledge of global business.

Question 2

How many credits is the Master of Global Management program?

Accepted Answer

Thunderbird's Master of Global Management (MGM) program has 49 credits.

Question 3

When is the Master of Global Management application deadline?

Accepted Answer

The deadlines for Thunderbird's Master of Global Management (MGM) program are as follows: For the August start, the third-round and international student deadline is March 30, with the final deadline set for June 30. For the January start, the second-round and international student deadline is October 30th, with the final deadline set for November 30.

Question 4

What are the requirements for admission to the Master of Global Management program?

Accepted Answer

For admission to Thunderbird's Master of Global Management (MGM) program, applicants must meet several requirements. These include holding an undergraduate degree from an accredited university program and providing competitive TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo scores for non-native English speakers. Additionally, applicants are expected to have international experience. The application process involves submitting materials online, such as a resume detailing professional and academic background, one essay responding to an application question, and contact information for one professional or academic reference. Official transcripts from all previous undergraduate and graduate institutions are also required. Finally, applicants may be required to participate in admissions interviews.

Question 5

What is the format for the Master of Global Management program?

Accepted Answer

Thunderbird's Master of Global Management program is a full-time, immersive program.

Question 6

How long is the Master of Global Management program?

Accepted Answer

Thunderbird's Master of Global Management program is a full-time 2-year program that can be tailored for all career levels and contains multiple cohorts of professionals.

Question 7

What is the coursework breakdown for the Master of Global Management (MGM) program?

Accepted Answer

Thunderbird's Master of Global Management (MGM) program is a one-of-a-kind cutting-edge curriculum that includes 18 credit hours of core courses, including; 6 credits from our overseas applied consulting lab, 24 elective credits for concentrations and languages, and one credit from career development.

Question 8

What STEM programs are available at your school?

Accepted Answer

Thunderbird's Master of Global Management (MGM) program has 16 concentrations. Three of them are STEM-certified; Global Business, Global Digital Transformation, and Data Science

Question 9

What is the GCL?

Accepted Answer

The Thunderbird Global Challenge Lab (GCL) is a capstone course at Thunderbird that engages a team of four to five MGM candidates with a client in an advanced or emerging market. The team spends three weeks working on each project onsite with their client and one final week of debriefing on campus. Projects are tailored to the business needs of the client and provide sophisticated data and market analysis, strategy recommendations, and practical, effective plans for sustained growth. The GCL offers projects that are truly win-win propositions, creating value for companies and providing a unique, professional learning experience for our students.

Question 10

How many intakes for the Master of Global Management?

Accepted Answer

Thunderbird's Master of Global Management (MGM) program offers two intakes annually: Spring (January) and Fall (August), with no summer intake available.

Question 11

Do you waive the English Proficiency requirement if the previous degree medium was English?

Accepted Answer

Thunderbird waives the English Proficiency (EP) requirement if transcripts indicate English as the medium of instruction or if a letter from the university confirms English as the medium of instruction.

Question 12

Do you require work experience?

Accepted Answer

Work experience is not required for Thunderbird's Master of Global Management (MGM) program.

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