Thunderbird School of Global Management

Thunderbird School of Global Management Thunderbird School of Global Management is a world leader in global business and management education, preparing leaders to be future forward, future ready.

Thunderbird School of Global Management is the vanguard of global leadership, management, and business education for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. We are much more than a school. Thunderbird is a global network of future-ready leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, and intrapreneurs across the private and public sectors who advance inclusive and sustainable prosperity worldwide. For over 75 years,

Thunderbird has prepared students to be global leaders and committed global citizens. Thunderbird was the first graduate business school to adopt an official Professional Oath of Honor. Thunderbird is sought out by graduate and undergraduate students, working professionals, and companies worldwide seeking to gain the leadership skills they need to succeed in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Global business challenges rarely come with simple answers. For students preparing to lead in an increasingly complex wo...
09/03/2026

Global business challenges rarely come with simple answers. For students preparing to lead in an increasingly complex world, learning how to navigate ambiguity and solve real problems is just as important as learning the theory behind them.

In this article, Kate Robertson, senior director of the Global Challenge Lab, explores how real-world experiences prepare students to tackle complex global business challenges and create meaningful solutions for organizations.

“Instead of studying decisions that have already been made, they're contributing to decisions that still need to be made," she says.

Read the full article here: https://thunderbird.asu.edu/thought-leadership/insights/solving-real-global-business-problems

09/01/2026

Javier Duenas, a student from Sonora, Mexico, shares how Thunderbird School of Global Management helped him pursue his goal of becoming a future global leader. Through Thunderbird’s accelerated master’s program, student organizations, Latin Business Club, and multicultural community, Javier found a place where students from Mexico can feel supported while building the skills needed for today’s global job market.

His advice to incoming students: don’t be shy, get involved, and take the opportunity.

Congratulations to the newest Project Dreamcatcher cohort, who successfully completed the program in August 2026! Create...
08/31/2026

Congratulations to the newest Project Dreamcatcher cohort, who successfully completed the program in August 2026!

Created through a collaboration between Freeport-McMoRan and Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, Project Dreamcatcher empowers aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to turn their ideas into sustainable businesses.

Throughout the program, participants strengthened their business and leadership skills, built meaningful connections, and developed strategies to support their entrepreneurial journeys. This gallery celebrates their accomplishments, determination, and the exciting next chapter ahead.

08/27/2026

From welcoming new T-Birds to getting into the rhythm of campus life, the first week of the fall semester is officially in the books!

Take a look back at the week and tell us: What was your favorite moment?

"Welcome home, T-birds!" This week Thunderbird kicked off the academic year by welcoming more than 1,600 students from a...
08/27/2026

"Welcome home, T-birds!" This week Thunderbird kicked off the academic year by welcoming more than 1,600 students from around the world. This fall’s incoming cohort also includes the largest percentage of Arizona residents in this recent history — demonstrating that more than ever, Arizonans are calling Thunderbird their home for global business education.

“Our newest students have arrived ready to learn, lead and build the kind of global community that will define their careers," said Charla Griffy-Brown, director general and dean of Thunderbird. "In a moment when innovation and AI are reshaping global business faster than ever, Thunderbird prepares them to truly lead this change."

Read more: https://news.asu.edu/b/20260826-thunderbird-asu-kicks-academic-year-largest-domestic-cohort-recent-history

Dean Charla Griffy-Brown welcomed participants from the UN Global Compact Network USA SDG Innovation Accelerator Program...
08/25/2026

Dean Charla Griffy-Brown welcomed participants from the UN Global Compact Network USA SDG Innovation Accelerator Program to Thunderbird on Aug. 17 for the final stage of this year’s program.

Thunderbird has partnered with Network USA since 2019, supporting participating Innovators through faculty mentorship and a structured journey from identifying sustainability challenges to developing and validating solutions.

The two-day workshop brought participants together for learning and exchange, culminating in a Solution Showcase where they shared the solutions developed throughout the program.

Join us for Thunderbird AI Tech Talks at ASU AI Day!AI Day at ASU brings together the greater Arizona State University c...
08/25/2026

Join us for Thunderbird AI Tech Talks at ASU AI Day!

AI Day at ASU brings together the greater Arizona State University community to showcase cutting-edge artificial intelligence innovations, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and explore how AI is shaping the future of education, research, and work.

As part of AI Day at ASU, Thunderbird will host a special edition of its Thunderbird AI Tech Talks series on September 17, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Thunderbird Global Headquarters (Room 311) on ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus.

RSVP for the interactive event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/aitech-talks-at-thunderbird-3838983

08/24/2026

Professor Denis Leclerc has a message for new and returning students: Don’t be shy. Ask questions, make connections, and take advantage of the opportunities around you.

Make this semester count.

08/22/2026

Come see what Thunderbird School of Global Management is all about inside our Global Headquarters building. We are so proud of our home at ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus!

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401 N 1st Street
Phoenix, AZ
85004

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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