Degree Programs

An overview of Thunderbird’s undergraduate, graduate, executive, online, accelerated, and doctoral degree pathways.

Quick Hits

Thunderbird offers undergraduate, accelerated 4+1, master’s, executive master’s, online, and doctoral degree pathways.
Undergraduate programs include the Bachelor of Global Management and Bachelor of Science in International Trade.
The flagship Master of Global Management is offered in Phoenix and can be customized through multiple concentrations.
Working professionals can choose among executive and online graduate options.
Thunderbird’s Doctor of Professional Practice in Global Leadership and Management is an online professional doctorate designed for experienced leaders.

Thunderbird offers the Bachelor of Global Management and the Bachelor of Science in International Trade.
Both have Phoenix and online pathways.
Undergraduate study combines global management, international trade and political economy, cross-cultural learning, technology, and applied experience.
The Bachelor of Science in International Trade is STEM-designated.

Eligible ASU undergraduates can begin Thunderbird graduate coursework during their senior year.
These accelerated pathways are designed to reduce the time needed to complete a Thunderbird master’s degree after the bachelor’s degree.

The Master of Global Management is Thunderbird’s primary in-person graduate management degree in Phoenix.
The MGM combines global management foundations with customizable areas of study; current offerings include more than 15 concentrations.
Thunderbird also offers the online Master of Leadership and Management.
Some programs and concentrations are STEM-designated.

Executive programs are designed for professionals with significant work experience who want to continue working while expanding their global leadership capabilities.
Current offerings include the Executive Master of Global Management and other specialized executive pathways.
Thunderbird also offers executive-level study connected to areas such as global affairs and space leadership, business, and policy.

The Doctor of Professional Practice in Global Leadership and Management is designed for experienced practitioners.
It is delivered online through live, interactive ASU Sync classes.
The DPP emphasizes rigorous applied research tied to real management and leadership challenges.
It is a professional doctorate rather than a PhD.

Thunderbird offers online undergraduate and graduate degree options for learners who need geographic or scheduling flexibility.
Online programs are taught by Thunderbird faculty and are designed to connect academic content with real-world application.

Degree requirements, formats, experience expectations, start dates, and admissions criteria vary by program.
Prospective students should use Thunderbird’s current degree pages or connect with Recruitment and Admissions for the most current program-specific guidance.