On April 8, 1946, Thunderbird School of Global Management was chartered on the Glendale, Ariz. World War II airbase, Thunderbird Field, where pilots from around the world came for training during wartime. General Barton Kyle Yount obtained the airfield with the express purpose of developing a school focused exclusively on international trade and global relations.
Global commerce and international organizations require a different brand of leadership. Arizona State University's Thunderbird School of Global Management prepares you to enter this complex and exciting market with specialized, hands-on training in international management, cross-cultural relations, global political economy and regional business environments. With your global outlook—and your Thunderbird education—you will stand out from the competition.
Your major is just one piece of the puzzle. Discover career opportunities based upon your skills, interests and passions. Career and Professional Development Services has made it easier than ever to discover a career path that is right for you. Whether you are still deciding, are interested in Arts or Communications, Sustainability, Education there is a Career Interest Areas designed to fit your needs.
The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities is responsible for reviewing and handling incidents involving students. The staff works closely with many other department and program staff on campus to ensure that all students can live, work, and learn in a mutually satisfying and secure environment. Staff can refer you to appropriate resources to offer additional support.
There are many off-campus housing options around ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus. Printed and electronic off-campus housing guides are available to help you find the right fit. Or, there is a simple online search tool that lets you review nearby housing options and make the choice that best suits your lifestyle.
As new technologies, disciplines and opportunities for discovery continue to emerge, the learning and research needs of ASU students and faculty demand a library that is both agile and robust, community-centered and service-minded, imaginative and engaged, and equipped to support a growing and dynamic New American University.
ASU Health Services is dedicated to the well-being and educational success of each individual student by providing high quality health care that is accessible, affordable, and compassionate
Every day is an adventure for T-birds on the historic Thunderbird School of Global Management campus in Phoenix, Arizona. You will live and learn among culturally diverse peers in an environment where you can live comfortably and explore safely. Attend a social event, gather with your cohort, visit the on-campus Thunderbird pub, join a club. The adventures are endless at Thunderbird.
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Student life at Thunderbird is built around social, professional and cultural activities—many of which are headed up by Thunderbird's elite Student Leadership Organizations. These organizations support fellow students, staff, faculty and administrators in delivering the full Thunderbird experience. Get involved! Be part of these organizations--or join one of our many clubs--and make your Thunderbird adventure even more memorable.
