Thunderbird School of Global Management

News and Information

T-bird grad Robert Dudley chosen to be new BP chief executive

British Petroleum announced that T-bird alumnus Robert Dudley will take over as CEO from Tony Hayward. He is the first American to lead the London-based company.

The hazard of having an accidental brand

Thunderbird Professor Richard Ettenson blogs in the Harvard Business Review.

Thunderbird International Consortia: November 7-18

Join executives from around the world for a two-week consortia featuring custom curriculum designed to address the global business challenges of partner companies.

Pro Players Classic partners with Thunderbird as title sponsor

Thunderbird will be the Title Sponsor and primary benefactor of the 13th annual Pro Players Classic Golf Tournament (PPC).

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Blogs

	Global Leaders Can Be Made Thunderbird President Ángel Cabrera, Ph.D., writes about the components of global leadership.
	World Cafe Share your adventures in cross-cultural negotiation with alumni who live in more than 130 countries.
	Alumni Impact The Alumni Impact blog highlights the achievements and success stories of “T-birds” all over the world.
	Thunderbird for Good Kellie Kreiser, director of Thunderbird for Good, writes about topics related to global citizenship.
	Thunderbird Student Voices Thunderbird students share their views on global management from the classroom and around the world.
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Videos and Podcasts

Project Artemis pioneers in Afghanistan (6:44)

Women describe the challenges of doing business in war-torn Afghanistan.

Do you have "the Thunderbird fit" (1:44)

Thunderbird Admissions Director Jay Bryant talks about the admissions process.

Three items for your global mindset toolkit (4:06)

Thunderbird Professor David Bowen, Ph.D., on what companies should do before turning employees loose on any international assignment.

Managing Projects: A Team-based Approach (2:06)

Thunderbird Professor Karen Brown, Ph.D., talks about her new book.

Private equity returns to basics (1:39)

Thunderbird Professor Lena Booth, Ph.D., gives insight on private equity trends.

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Graduate Degrees	Executive Education	Events and Key Dates
Full-time MBA Evening MBA Distance Learning MBA Distance Learning MBA — Latin America Distance Learning — Dual Degree Executive MBA — United States Executive MBA — Europe Master of Arts in Global Affairs Master of Science in Global Management Dual Degree — Law Distance Learning — Post MBA Post MBA	Certificate Programs Consulting Network Customized Solutions Thunderbird International Consortia Language and Culture Programs	July 23: Executive MBA-Europe Visit Day (Geneva) Get a first-hand look at Thunderbird's Executive MBA-Europe program. Meet other candidates, get to know professors and current students, and speak with an admissions representative. August 2: Online Executive Certificate in Global Negotiations This three-course online program helps you develop a winning global negotiation strategy by teaching powerful tools and techniques for effectively constructing cross-cultural agreements. August 2: Online Executive Certificate in Global Marketing With this three-course online program, you'll gain a broadened perspective on global marketing - and develop a firm understanding of marketing strategy and analysis. August 9: Online Executive Certificate in Global Finance Study the intricacies of global finance within a market-oriented framework, and prepare yourself with the tools and knowledge to succeed and lead on a global scale. A three-course online program. August 20: Summer 2010 Commencement Commencement will take place at Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa in Glendale, Arizona. August 30: Second Round Application Deadline for Spring 2011 Recommended deadline for international students. For assistance, contact admissions@thunderbird.edu or call +1 602 978-7100 or 1 800 457-6966 (US only). Sept 16-19: Thunderbird European Alumni Reunion Join your fellow Thunderbird alumni for our European Regional Reunion in Bad Ischl, Austria. Reconnect with alumni from around the globe. Space is limited and filling up quickly. Register today! Oct. 19-21: TPEC Southeast Asia Investing Conference - Viet Nam Global private equity & venture capital investors will gather for a 3-day conference to discuss the trends and opportunities in private investments in Southeast Asia. October 25-29: Thunderbird Fall Career Fair Held during Fall Career Week, this is the largest recruiting event on campus and the ideal forum for employers to interact with top talent. Recruiters: Register here. December 3-4: Pro Players Classic Golf Tournament Thunderbird will be the Title Sponsor and primary benefactor of the 13th annual Pro Players Classic Golf Tournament (PPC), held at Terravita Golf and Country Club in Scottsdale. January 9 to 14, 2011: Development Organizations and Global Business: Best Practices and Cutting-Edge Initiatives, Washington, D.C. Learn about the myriad of contemporary issues and practices facing developmental organizations today.

Graduate Degrees

Executive Education

Events and Key Dates

July 23: Executive MBA-Europe Visit Day (Geneva)Get a first-hand look at Thunderbird's Executive MBA-Europe program. Meet other candidates, get to know professors and current students, and speak with an admissions representative.

August 2: Online Executive Certificate in Global NegotiationsThis three-course online program helps you develop a winning global negotiation strategy by teaching powerful tools and techniques for effectively constructing cross-cultural agreements.

August 2: Online Executive Certificate in Global MarketingWith this three-course online program, you'll gain a broadened perspective on global marketing - and develop a firm understanding of marketing strategy and analysis.

August 9: Online Executive Certificate in Global FinanceStudy the intricacies of global finance within a market-oriented framework, and prepare yourself with the tools and knowledge to succeed and lead on a global scale. A three-course online program.

August 20: Summer 2010 CommencementCommencement will take place at Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa in Glendale, Arizona.

August 30: Second Round Application Deadline for Spring 2011Recommended deadline for international students. For assistance, contact admissions@thunderbird.edu or call +1 602 978-7100 or 1 800 457-6966 (US only).

Sept 16-19: Thunderbird European Alumni ReunionJoin your fellow Thunderbird alumni for our European Regional Reunion in Bad Ischl, Austria. Reconnect with alumni from around the globe. Space is limited and filling up quickly. Register today!

Oct. 19-21: TPEC Southeast Asia Investing Conference - Viet Nam Global private equity & venture capital investors will gather for a 3-day conference to discuss the trends and opportunities in private investments in Southeast Asia.

October 25-29: Thunderbird Fall Career FairHeld during Fall Career Week, this is the largest recruiting event on campus and the ideal forum for employers to interact with top talent. Recruiters: Register here.

December 3-4: Pro Players Classic Golf Tournament Thunderbird will be the Title Sponsor and primary benefactor of the 13th annual Pro Players Classic Golf Tournament (PPC), held at Terravita Golf and Country Club in Scottsdale.

January 9 to 14, 2011: Development Organizations and Global Business: Best Practices and Cutting-Edge Initiatives, Washington, D.C. Learn about the myriad of contemporary issues and practices facing developmental organizations today.

Quick Links

July 23: Executive MBA-Europe Visit Day (Geneva)
Get a first-hand look at Thunderbird's Executive MBA-Europe program. Meet other candidates, get to know professors and current students, and speak with an admissions representative.

August 2: Online Executive Certificate in Global Negotiations
This three-course online program helps you develop a winning global negotiation strategy by teaching powerful tools and techniques for effectively constructing cross-cultural agreements.

August 2: Online Executive Certificate in Global Marketing
With this three-course online program, you'll gain a broadened perspective on global marketing - and develop a firm understanding of marketing strategy and analysis.

August 9: Online Executive Certificate in Global Finance
Study the intricacies of global finance within a market-oriented framework, and prepare yourself with the tools and knowledge to succeed and lead on a global scale. A three-course online program.

August 20: Summer 2010 Commencement
Commencement will take place at Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa in Glendale, Arizona.

August 30: Second Round Application Deadline for Spring 2011
Recommended deadline for international students. For assistance, contact admissions@thunderbird.edu or call +1 602 978-7100 or 1 800 457-6966 (US only).

Sept 16-19: Thunderbird European Alumni Reunion
Join your fellow Thunderbird alumni for our European Regional Reunion in Bad Ischl, Austria. Reconnect with alumni from around the globe. Space is limited and filling up quickly. Register today!

Oct. 19-21: TPEC Southeast Asia Investing Conference - Viet Nam
Global private equity & venture capital investors will gather for a 3-day conference to discuss the trends and opportunities in private investments in Southeast Asia.

October 25-29: Thunderbird Fall Career Fair
Held during Fall Career Week, this is the largest recruiting event on campus and the ideal forum for employers to interact with top talent. Recruiters: Register here.

December 3-4: Pro Players Classic Golf Tournament
Thunderbird will be the Title Sponsor and primary benefactor of the 13th annual Pro Players Classic Golf Tournament (PPC), held at Terravita Golf and Country Club in Scottsdale.

January 9 to 14, 2011: Development Organizations and Global Business: Best Practices and Cutting-Edge Initiatives, Washington, D.C.
Learn about the myriad of contemporary issues and practices facing developmental organizations today.