Welcome to Thunderbird School of Global Management

Founded in 1946, Thunderbird School of Global Management is the first and oldest graduate business school specializing in international business.

In addition to a suite of full-time degree programs, Thunderbird offers a wide range of open enrollment programs designed to give business professionals the insight, education and hands-on experience they need to drive their organizations - and careers - forward in the global marketplace.

Thunderbird's open enrollment programs are short, non-degree certificate programs consistently ranked among the top executive education programs in the world (#17 BusinessWeek 2007), while our custom offerings are ranked in the top 10 worldwide (Financial Times 2008, BusinessWeek 2007).

Are you ready to expand your global business expertise? Look no further than Thunderbird.

Open Enrollment programs include:

• Executive Certificate in International Management (Online)

  Thunderbird's Executive Certificate in International Management program is comprised of three eight-week online courses. Designed to help professionals manage businesses across cultural and political boundaries, the in-depth certificate program provides an increased understanding of the international manager's role in today's global organizations.

• Global Leadership Certificate Program

  Thunderbird's Global Leadership Certificate Program is a convenient, non-degree business program that meets one evening per week for 12 weeks. Designed to hone your leadership skills and broaden your understanding of global business, this well-rounded seminar analyzes culturally diverse and global business issues from the perspective of the functional areas of an MBA program.

• Globalization: Merging Strategy with Action

  To develop effective strategies and lead diverse teams in the new global economy requires a unique perspective and specialized skills. Thunderbird's Globalization program provides an in-depth understanding of critical globalization issues and can improve your understanding of global firms, their strategies and various international issues. The program can also enhance your ability to handle the most critical issues in global competition as well as strengthen your ability to relate your company, your role and functional area to a broader strategic and global setting.

• Branding for Global Success (Online)

  Thunderbird's Branding for Global Success online certificate program is a six week program designed to give professionals a strong foundation in global education in a flexible online learning format. The program also serves as an excellent resource for middle- to upper-level managers who aim to create greater brand equity in today's global marketplace through strengthened customer relationships.

  Please note that this program requires a minimum number of 12 participants to run.

• Marketing for Global Entry

  Thunderbird's Marketing for Global Entry is an independent-study, self-paced course that can be completed in one to three weeks. Designed to expand global marketing knowledge, the program stresses the importance of market research in the overall success of strategic market initiatives and builds hands-on skills in screening analysis and data sourcing.

• Communicating & Negotiating with a Global Mindset

  Being able to communicate effectively across cultures is an essential skill for success in global business ventures. Thunderbird's Communicating & Negotiating with a Global Mindset Program is a three day program designed to help you increase your effective communication and negotiation skills with people from differing backgrounds, values, and expectations.

• Global Communications Essentials

  Thunderbird's Global Communications Essentials course covers key issues, skills, and modes of communicating across cultures. The program emphasizes important aspects of global communication through corporate examples and action learning strategies. The online, self-paced course can be completed in one to two weeks.

• And more!

Click here for a full list of our Open Enrollment programs.

Open enrollment programs are held in the greater Phoenix area, including at our Glendale, Arizona campus, as well as in various locations around the globe. Programs have a variety of start dates to accommodate any schedule. Registration is now open for many open enrollment programs.

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