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Play Video [2:48] Executive MBA student Dewan Simon talks about the program.

"Anyone can make a dollar, but the world needs more people focused on making a difference. Thunderbird often challenges us to discover ways to do business using a win-win approach, which is clearly a contradiction to many traditional dog-eat-dog business environments. It is refreshing to know that an institution that stresses business etiquette could be recognized as a top program in international business"

–Dewan Simon '12, Managing Director/Owner, GCI Experts Consulting

Student Statistics

When you join Thunderbird, the top-ranked school in international business education, you have the opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals and add a truly global dimension to your career and your life. Thunderbird's Executive MBA program consists of two student cohorts: one based at our flagship campus in Phoenix, Arizona - and the other at our Thunderbird Europe location in Geneva, Switzerland. These cohorts interact and study together as a truly global class. Having two cohorts in different geographies allows students to participate from around the world, resulting in an exceptionally experienced, diverse and talented group of students.

Average Work Experience: 14 years of full-time, professional work experience since receipt of undergraduate degree.
Management Experience: 8 years average in management positions at or above mid-level.
Average Age: 38
Male/Female ratio: 4:1
Commuters: 30-35% of the students commute from outside the Phoenix metro area, including out of state.
Graduate Degrees: 25%
Non-U.S. citizens or dual citizens: 45% of each entering class

Global Students

On average, Thunderbird’s U.S.-based Executive MBA cohort consists of students from at least 20 different countries, approximately 40% of whom commute from outside of Phoenix to attend the top-ranked program. This results in an exceptional academic experience with seasoned, diverse and talented individuals who bring a mix of professions and cultures to each cohort.

Our current Executive MBA cohorts are comprised of students from the following countries: Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Italy, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Pakistan, Panama, Poland, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, Ukraine, Venezuela, Vietnam and the United States.

Ideal for today’s busy global executive

Approximately 35% of each Executive MBA cohort commute from outside of the Phoenix-metro area to attend classes. Thunderbird offers a unique curriculum designed exclusively for today’s busy global executive — one that allows the student to fully participate without radically interrupting his or her personal or professional life in the process. The Thunderbird Executive MBA delivers on this promise and is delivered in a format that maximizes each student’s time away from work or family to ensure an incomparable and manageable learning experience.

Students in our Executive MBA cohorts commute from the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington.