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Thunderbird, the #1 school of international business brings its world-renowned Executive MBA to King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia - with classes beginning in 2011! |
Executive MBA - Saudi Arabia
The Executive MBA-Saudi Arabia program in King Abdullah Economic City is now accepting applications for our 2011 cohort.
Thunderbird's Executive MBA-Saudi Arabia program offers working professionals throughout the Middle East access to the finest international business faculty, curriculum and hands-on learning experiences available. While studying with a cohort of experienced executives from the region, Executive MBA-Saudi Arabia students learn hard business skills like accounting, marketing and management from a truly global perspective, supplemented by cross-culture, language and geo-political economy studies.
Set in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) - an environment destined for socio-economic development, business and economic growth and world-class educational opportunities - KAEC launches in 2010 and is expected to expand rapidly as workers in key sectors enter the city with their families, generating jobs in the process. The promise KAEC holds makes it the ideal location for Thunderbird's new Executive MBA program in the Middle East.
Global Students. Global Alumni.
The common bond among Thunderbird students and alumni is a global mindset and a sense of global citizenship. There is a remarkable diversity within every Executive MBA cohort, providing powerful networking and learning opportunities. EMBA participants are often positioned in expatriate assignments, or have previously worked in cross-border initiatives - adding another truly global dimension to the program. The program also attracts leading executives seeking to open doors to global career opportunities.
Read about Saudi Arabian EMBA graduate Sami Al-Hawaj '08 »
Truly Global Curriculum
Delivered in a series of one-week modules over 17 months (primarily in KAEC, with global residency rotations in Geneva and Arizona), Executive MBA-Saudi Arabia curriculum is designed to help you develop a sophisticated global understanding of business operations and leadership. Thunderbird full-time faculty travel to KAEC to deliver the program, giving you the full Thunderbird experience.
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Admissions Procedures
To earn admission to the Executive MBA-Saudi Arabia program, you will be asked to demonstrate your aptitude and leadership potential during admissions interviews with faculty and staff. If you have a passion for global business, an appreciation for the nuances of cross-cultural interaction, and aspire to senior leadership in your organization or industry - and if you are are prepared to succeed in a rigorous, executive-level degree program - we encourage you to consider Thunderbird's EMBA-Saudi Arabia.
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