Full-time Courses

Was there a course you missed during your time at Thunderbird, or a new one you wish you could take? Alumni get a 30% discount on all courses in the full-time program.

Executive Education

Think of the ways a short, focused executive program on global project management, finance, M&A, cross-cultural communication, leadership or strategy could help you push your career to the next level. Courses are open to executives from around the world, but Thunderbird alumni get a 10% discount on the program price.

Winterims/Summerims

Thunderbird Winterims/Summerims, the highly-regarded intensive courses held each January and May at Thunderbird and around the world, are not just for students. Led by expert Thunderbird faculty, these 10-15 day courses are designed for in-depth coverage of a relevant global business topic and are open to you as a Thunderbird graduate at a 30% discount. Once a minimum number of students has registered for a Winterim class, it will be opened to alumni at your discounted tuition rate.

Language Programs

Thunderbird's intensive classes and week-long immersion programs go beyond standard business language training. They also provide you with country-specific information such as the political and business climates, daily life and customs, and how to build long-term relationships.

Certificate Programs

The Executive Certificate Programs include up to 16 hours of streaming video presentation, independent exercises and mastery exams and are designed to take a total of approximately 25-30 hours to complete. They are a great way to update your knowledge of international business issues and practices while leveraging your Thunderbird connection.

Executive Certificate in International Management and Executive Certificate in International Marketing

As a T-bird, you have the chance to participate in sessions that begin at the first of every month and last eight weeks. Your learning will take place entirely online with leading Thunderbird Executive Education professors conducting lectures and providing valuable industry information.

Global Leadership Certificate Program

As a T-bird, you may take advantage of the Global Leadership Certificate Program, which analyzes culturally diverse global business issues from the perspective of the functional areas of an MBA program. The next session is September 16 – December 12, 2006. It includes classes one night each week from 6:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. For your convenience, a new 3-day program November 28 - 30, 2006 is also available. All sessions are at the Glendale campus, although future sessions in Tempe, Arizona are planned.