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Mastering the Business of English
The Thunderbird Language and Culture Programs (TLCP) offer a Pre-MBA/Master's Intensive English Program, uniquely designed for students who do not speak English as their native language.

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Pre MBA/Master's Intensive English Program

The program builds business English skills and confidence for international students entering Thunderbird's MBA program or another graduate business program.

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Program Dates


Pre-MBA/Master's Instensive English Program (10 weeks)
Pre-MBA/Masters IEP Dates
Application Deadline
Degree Entrance
June 1 - August 9, 2012 May 08, 2012 Fall 2012
July 9 - August 22, 2012* May 29, 2012 Fall 2012
October 5 - December 13, 2012 August 24, 2012 Spring 2013

*To meet the needs of students unable to attend the June Pre-MBA/Masters IEP program, Thunderbird is excited to offer a customized version of the Pre-MBA/Masters Intensive English Program that will be held July 9 - August 22, 2012.

The July program schedule will be varied from that of the 10-week program so as to capture similar numbers of instruction hours. This will require that classes be held about 6 hours/day and also require that classes be held 3 Saturdays during the program. The program will include the same great on-site and off-site events, such as Saddle Ranch Dinner, MBA for a Day, Team Building, and the orientations that will adapt you to life as a Thunderbird.

Program Overview

Pre MBA/Master's Intensive English Program Brochure
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  • Intensive, business English program designed for students needing or wanting to increase their confidence and skills
  • Class size averages only 10-12 students to ensure effective class interaction and individualized training
  • Pre-MBA/Masters IEP focus develops English language skills specifically for U.S. graduate business programs
  • Optional TOEFL and GMAT Preparation Courses can save valuable time and money
  • Internationally experienced faculty with graduate degrees provides culturally sensitive instruction
  • Thunderbird campus brings together graduate students from more than 80 countries
  • Certificate of Completion provides proof of English language skills to MBA/Master's admissions directors and employers
  • Simplified pricing eliminates any "surprise" fees for course materials
  • Academic counseling provides each student with personalized attention

Program Content

Critical Listening Skills
Develop listening comprehension and note-taking skills for MBA/Master's classes; enhance reading comprehension and test-taking strategies

Effective Academic Writing
Learn American techniques for effective writing in the context of a graduate business school

Business Discussions and Case Studies
Build discussion skills and a broad business vocabulary through the use of selected business readings and the case-study method

Culture Interactions
Explore key cultural elements of American society including social, political, and educational insights

Strategic Reading Comprehension
Enhance reading comprehension skills through learning and practicing various reading techniques

Presentation Skills
Develop the delivery skills, organizational structure, rhetorical techniques, and confidence needed to give an effective presentation in English, and increase overall fluency in communicating content

Pronunciation Development
Practice formal and informal English for everyday situations, and develop pronunciation skills

Prerequisites

  • Undergraduate degree
  • TOEFL score of 550 (213 computer-based total) (iBT 79), IELTS score of 6.5 or PTE score of 53-66
  • Minimum GMAT score of 520*

Business professionals and student spouses who have sufficient English skills may also apply and will be considered for admission on an individual basis.

*The minimum required GMAT score to attend the Pre-MBA/Master's Intensive English Program is 520. Admittance and attendance of the Pre-MBA/Master's IEP does not guarantee admission to Thunderbird's MBA/Masters Program.

Pre-MBA/Master's Intensive English Program

  • 10-week program
  • 25 hours of classroom instruction per week or 250 hours total
  • Required for international students who have TOEFL scores between 213-249 CAT (550-597 paper test) (iBT 79-99), IELTS score of 6.5, or PTE score of 53-66.
  • Required for international students who have a GMAT verbal score of 25 or lower.
  • International students taking the Pre-MBA/Master's Intensive English Program are not required to take the two-week English Boot Camp Program.

Tuition

Pre-MBA/Masters Intensive English Program (10 weeks): US $6,850

Deposit Fee
A US$50 non-refundable fee will be required upon completion of the on-line application. This fee will be applied towards the program tuition.

Certification of Funds
If you are a foreign student and intend to acquire a student visa to enter the United States, you are required to certify that you will have adequate financial support for your studies at Thunderbird. Please view our Financial Certification for Foreign Applicants form for more information.

Contact Information

For program dates, fees, and other information on the Pre-MBA/Master's Intensive English Language Program, complete the Online Information Request form or contact our office directly:

Debisu Hyde
Client Director, Executive Education Programs
debisu.hyde@thunderbird.edu
Tel: +1 602 978-7822
Fax: +1 602 439-4851

Thunderbird School of Global Management
1 Global Place
Glendale, AZ 85306

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