The BGM degree program draws on Thunderbird School of Global Management's expertise in global management practices and intercultural communication training to provide students with a highly specialized global business education.

The Bachelor of Global Management program prepares students to take on leadership roles in multinational corporations, government agencies or nongovernmental organizations. Thunderbird's elite faculty and strong relationships with global organizations allow students to develop and hone the skills needed to thrive as leaders in today's globally connected economy. Students gain experience and develop skills that international employers, governments and nongovernmental entities value highly in employees.

The program offers two tracks: the international business, language and culture track in which two years of foreign language is required; and the international business and culture track in which there is no foreign language requirement but there is more emphasis on management-related courses. Students who select the foreign language track may complete coursework in Mandarin or Spanish. Speakers of English as a second language may choose the international business and culture track or choose a third language within the international business, language and culture track. The international business, language and culture track is offered to on-campus students only. Online students may pursue only the international business and culture track.

Students have the opportunity to put the skills they have learned into practice in real-world settings through a required internship. Although students are strongly encouraged to pursue international internships, students may also satisfy this requirement by doing a local internship with an international orientation. Students also complete a senior capstone project which draws upon the unique skills they have developed throughout the program. The internship and the capstone project allow students to demonstrate their skills and work experience for potential employers as part of their professional development plan.

This program is unique as it allows students to explore the politics and economics of different countries around the world and apply learned skills during a local, national or international internship. This program provides global career opportunities around the world, global courses taught by outstanding Thunderbird graduate school faculty, and preparation for students to thrive in today's globally connected economy. Students engage in global programming with multinational companies and global organizations, and showcase specialized cross-cultural leadership skills through a senior capstone project.

Thunderbird School of Global Management has produced unique leaders for more than 70 years, leaders in every sector capable of tackling the world's greatest challenges. The alumni network comprises 45,000 graduates and 170 chapters around the globe.