Building Global Bridges

Understanding of language and culture is the bridge that connects companies and individuals in the global marketplace.

Current Programs

• Intensive Foreign Language Programs - Looking to learn a new language or brush up on your foreign language conversation skills? Thunderbird's Intensive Language Program provides training to students, alumni and to the general public.
• Customized Language and Culture Programs, providing intensive training for executives to increase their ability to conduct business in different countries and cultures
• GMAT and TOEFL Preparation Programs are available to students who need to prepare for the tests or improve their current scores to enter an MBA program
• Pre-MBA/Masters Intensive English Program, building business English skills and confidence for international students entering Thunderbird's prestigious MBA program or another graduate business program
• Language and Business Program (LAB) - The LAB Program is hosted at Peking University. The curriculum focuses on the development of Chinese business language and cultural skills for those who may conduct business in China.

In addition, Thunderbird's TLCP also includes cross-culture communication and/or negotiation skills, and our English for Specific Purposes (ESP) programs, designed for the specialized needs of industries such as hospitality, tourism, medical, banking, high technology and more.

TLCP Faculty

Thunderbird's faculty members are fully dedicated to international business and are uniquely qualified, not only as academic leaders, but also by virtue of their consulting experience with major corporations around the world. Program participants benefit from personal interaction with faculty, generating active networking and innovative thinking. For a list of TLCP faculty members and links to their bios, click to our Faculty page.