Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Global Management (Global Business) program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to succeed in the global business environment. The program focuses on developing students' understanding of global business principles, practices, and dynamics, as well as their ability to analyze complex global issues and develop effective solutions.

Program Description

The Master of Global Management (Global Business) program is a STEM-designated program that allows students to specialize in various pathways in global business, such as global finance, global marketing, supply chain, or management consulting. The program is designed to help students develop a global mindset, leadership and management skills, and a nuanced understanding of the world.

At a Glance

• College/School: Thunderbird School of Global Management
• Location: Downtown Phoenix
• STEM-OPT Extension Eligible: Yes

Concurrent Program Options

Students can choose to create their own concurrent degree combination to match their interests by working with their academic advisor during or after their first semester of study. Some concurrent combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum; students should speak with their academic advisor for more details.

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree.

Degree Requirements

• 49 credit hours
• A foreign language exam
• The required capstone course (TGM 597)
• Required Core (3 credit hours): TAM 582 Communicating and Negotiating in a Dynamic Global World (3) or TGM 506 Communicating and Negotiating Across Cultures (3)
• Concentration (12 credit hours)
• Electives (12 credit hours)
• Other Requirements (21 credit hours): foreign language, TGM 515 Navigating Global and Regional Business Environments (3), TGM 517 Global Accounting and Financial Management (3), TGM 545 Global Leadership and Strategy (3), TGM 557 Global Marketing and Data Analytics (3), TGM 586 Global Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Business (3), TGM 596 Thunderbird Experiential Practicum (6)
• Culminating Experience (1 credit hour): TGM 597 Thunderbird Personal Leadership Development (1)

Admission Requirements

• General University Admission Requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any subject from a regionally accredited institution.
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
• All applicants must submit:
  • Graduate admission application and application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume
  • Essay response to application question
  • One professional or academic reference
  • Proof of English proficiency

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Global Opportunities

• Global Experience: Students in Thunderbird's MGM program have distinct opportunities to apply and hone their learning in international settings.
• Global Challenge Lab: This client-facing, project-based course is built on a six- to seven-week immersion assignment in a key emerging or advanced market.
• Global Field Seminar: This one- or two-week seminar exposes students to the dynamics and nuances of doing business in a focused region of the world.

Career Opportunities

Career examples include:

• Auditor
• Financial analyst
• Financial manager
• General and operations manager
• Human resources manager
• Intelligence analyst
• Logistics manager
• Management analyst
• Marketing manager
• Sales manager
• Supply chain manager