THUNDERBIRD SCHOOL OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT (Thunderbird)
- 1 Global Place
- Glendale, AZ 85306
- OPEID College Code: 00107000
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- General Phone: (602) 978-7000
- President: Angel Cabrera
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Trimester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 1,309
- College Alias: Thunderbird
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Thunderbird School of Global Management - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Website
- www.thunderbird.edu

- Mission Statement
- Mission: We educate global leaders who create sustainable prosperity worldwide.
The vision is " To be the world's foremost learning community for global managers and global enterprises."
At Thunderbird, we believe in and uniquely develop the following core values:
Global Mindset - Effective global managers must be capable of leading global organizations, applying business knowledge in different social, economic and political environments, and working with individuals from diverse cultures.
Global Citizenship - global management is a true profession, dedicated to the creation of sustainable economic and social value worldwide.
Global Entrepreneurship - Successful global managers must be resourceful, innovative and capable of pursuing new opportunities in uncertain environments.
Global Thought Leadership - Management knowledge is advanced most effectively through academically rigorous and practically relevant research
Global Learning Network - Networking among managers and experts on a global scale and exposure to a different cultures and business environments is essential for life-long learning and effective professional practice.
Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Business and Management
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Graduate/Professional
Thunderbird School of Global Management Campus Map
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $125.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $125.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
None Available
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number in Repayment | 142 | 152 | 360 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Certificate | Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| International Business Degree | 52 | 694 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,309 Undergraduate: 4 Graduate: 1,305
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 902 Female: 407
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3 Female: 1
- Graduate Gender Male: 899 Female: 406
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 683 Part-Time: 626
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 0 Part-Time: 4
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 683 Part-Time: 622
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 702 | 54% |
| American Indian | 1 | 0.08% |
| Black | 6 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 36 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 2% |
| White | 260 | 20% |
| Unknown | 275 | 21% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 20-21 | 2 | 0.2% |
| Ages 22-24 | 145 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 593 | 45% |
| Ages 30-34 | 306 | 23% |
| Ages 35-39 | 150 | 11% |
| Ages 40-49 | 100 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 2 | 0.2% |
| Age Unknown | 11 | 0.8% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 279 | 225 | 54 |
| Faculty Status | 81 | 49 | 32 |
| Tenured Faculty | 28 | 28 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 78 | 46 | 32 |
| Primarily Instruction | 78 | 46 | 32 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 50 | 47 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 47 | 46 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 104 | 86 | 18 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 66 | 55 | 11 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $113,402 (46) | $115,237 (33) | $108,744 (13) |
| Professor | $128,331 (15) | $126,461 (13) | $140,486 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $106,971 (23) | $107,813 (15) | $105,392 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $109,455 (7) | $108,323 (5) | $112,285 (2) |
| Instructor | $65,000 (1) | - (-) | $65,000 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $92,785 (46) | $94,287 (33) | $88,975 (13) |
| Professor | $105,001 (15) | $103,471 (13) | $114,945 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $87,524 (23) | $88,213 (15) | $86,232 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $89,556 (7) | $88,630 (5) | $91,872 (2) |
| Instructor | $53,183 (1) | - (-) | $53,183 (1) |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 1 | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 1 | 1 |
Thunderbird School of Global Management Reviews
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009