Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Global Management (Global Entrepreneurship) program is designed for students interested in starting their own business or working in entrepreneurial roles within organizations. This program provides a broad foundation in international business knowledge and sharpens students' entrepreneurial skills by helping them develop business plans for global enterprises.

Program Description

The global entrepreneurship concentration within the Master of Global Management program aims to transform students into forward-thinking leaders who can navigate and shape the future of global business. The program includes core subjects such as finance and accounting, as well as targeted training in areas including market analysis, pitching business ideas, and assessing the viability of new products and services.

At a Glance

• College/School: Thunderbird School of Global Management
• Location: Downtown Phoenix
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

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):
  • TGM 524 Valuation of the Private Firm (3)
  • TGM 525 Global Financing and Forecasting for the Private Firm (3)
  • TGM 527 Global Private Equity (3)
  • TGM 598 Special Topics (1-4)
• Electives (12 credit hours): Students choose five courses from an approved list, including:
  • 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 598 Topic: The Global Business Plan (3)
• 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.
• Applicants are required to submit:
  • Graduate admission application and application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume
  • Essay response to application question
  • One professional or academic reference
  • Interview
  • 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 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.
• Global Challenge Lab: This is a client-facing, project-based course built on a six- to seven-week immersion assignment in a key emerging or advanced market.

Career Opportunities

Career examples include:

• Chief executive
• Chief sustainability officer
• General and operations manager
• Logistics manager
• Purchasing manager
• Sales manager

About Thunderbird

Thunderbird School of Global Management has produced world-class leaders for more than 75 years. The ideal Thunderbird student is curious, globally minded, and eager to develop and advance their career in leadership and management within the global and digital landscape of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Upon completing this degree, graduates join a thriving global alumni network nearly 50,000 strong, managing some of the world's largest institutions, companies, nonprofits, and NGOs.