Take the next step in your global career
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 presence
Thunderbird is the only truly global management school. With nearly 50,000 alumni in 145 countries and a growing network of regional Centers of Excellence, we deliver world-class, tailored programs across the globe. From Los Angeles to Tokyo, and Bogotá to Nairobi, our centers connect our international alumni network, and expand our academic offerings. With a robust network across Latin America, Thunderbird School of Global Management has forged strategic partnerships with leading organizations to address the region’s unique challenges. From fostering sustainable economic growth to spearheading digital transformation, Thunderbird is committed to driving impactful change across the continent.
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.
The STEM advantage
Master of Global Management concentrations that are STEM-certified meet special F-1 international student status requirements. This means that international students who graduate with an MGM with one of these concentrations qualify for a 24-month extension to their Optional Practical Training in the United States beyond the 12 months already provided to international students in non-STEM degrees.
Class profile and program info:
Master of Global Management (MGM) – Full time program
89% of our graduates accepted a job within 6 months of graduation.
The average salary after graduation is $69,000 for young professionals and $94,000 for experienced professionals (USD).
- Average age: 25
- Average GPA: 3.25
- Percent Female: 50.5%
- Average Work Experience: 3 years
- Countries represented: 49
2024-25 Tuition and Fees**
The program cost for the MGM is $70,000 USD + fees. There are a number of scholarships available.
Application Fee (Domestic): $70 Application Fee (International): $115 Program Deposit: $250
Application Deadlines:
August start
Early consideration: October 30 First-round: November 30
Second-round: January 30
Third-round and international student deadline: March 30 Final deadline: June 30
January start
Early consideration: June 30 First-round: August 30
Second-round and international student deadline: October 30 Final: November 30