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Thunderbird Journey

Short programs. Huge impact.

Classroom Programs

Thunderbird's Open Enrollment programs are ranked #2 in the world!

Conducted in a short-program format, Thunderbird’s classroom-based executive education courses offer you an excellent opportunity to get a first-hand taste of the unparalleled curriculum, world-renowned faculty, diverse student body and life-changing global education available at Thunderbird, home of the #1 ranked full-time MBA in “international business.”

Thunderbird’s Executive Education programs are

  • Offered in one-day to two-week course formats
  • Designed and taught by Thunderbird's world-class faculty
  • Focused on global business issues and skill development
  • Formatted specifically for busy working professionals
  • Filled with immediately applicable practical lessons and strategies

These programs also offer a great opportunity to network with diverse professionals from industries, backgrounds, countries and cultures around the globe.


Upcoming Classroom Programs


Advanced Management Program for Oil and Gas Industry Executives

Achieve a Winning "Marketing Mindset" in Today's Global Business Environment

May 2-4, 2012 | Phoenix (Glendale Campus)
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Advanced Management Program for Oil & Gas Industry Executives

Advanced Management Program for Oil & Gas Industry Executives

Nov. 25 - Dec. 7, 2012 (Thunderbird Campus)
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Advanced Negotiation Strategies for Global Effectiveness

Advanced Negotiation Strategies for Global Effectiveness

Oct. 31 - Nov. 2, 2012 (Thunderbird Campus)
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Certificate in Global Business Administration

Certificate in Global Business Administration

Delivered by Brazil's Institute of Performance & Leadership
Aug. 19, 2011 - Feb. 4, 2012 (IPL's Brazil Campus)
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Communicating and Negotiating with a Global Mindset

Communicating and Negotiating with a Global Mindset

Jun. 6-8, 2012 (Thunderbird Campus)
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Globalization: Merging Strategy with Action

Creating Value Through Global Strategy

Oct. 29-Nov. 2, 2012 (Thunderbird Campus)
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Global Product Innovation

Global Product Innovation

April 16-18, 2012 (Thunderbird Campus)
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International Conference for Healthcare Leaders

International Conference for Healthcare Leaders

May 9-11, 2012 (Thunderbird Campus)
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Leading and Managing in Turbulent Times: Global Leadership Certificate Program

Leading and Managing in Turbulent Times: Global Leadership Certificate Program

May 22-24, 2012 (Thunderbird Campus)
Nov. 27-29, 2012 (Thunderbird Campus)
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Leading Global Projects for Strategic Results

Leading Teams for Strategic Results

Apr. 11-13, 2012 | Glendale, Arizona, USA
April 23-25 | Paris, France
October 8-10 | Berlin, Germany
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Leading with a Global Mindset

Leading with a Global Mindset

Dec. 5-7, 2012 (Thunderbird Campus)
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Transformational Healthcare Leadership

Transformational Healthcare Leadership

May 12-14, 2012 (Thunderbird Campus)
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