Global Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Graduate Certificate)
Business, CERTIFICATE, Global, International, International Management, Management, global business, global management
This 15 credit hour graduate-level program, delivered online or on the Downtown Phoenix campus, will prepare you to successfully lead international teams, functions and organizations.
Thunderbird's graduate certificate program in global management, entrepreneurship and innovation provides an in-depth study of global political economy, leadership, strategy, negotiation and cross-cultural communications, giving students the skills they need to succeed in today's increasingly global business environment.
A practical curriculum --- with a strong core of global business management skills, international political economy and cross-cultural training --- is delivered through a transdisciplinary approach and is designed to foster new ways of thinking and enhance the entrepreneurial and managerial skills necessary to go from planning to execution.
Students have the opportunity to apply courses within this certificate towards completing half of the Master of Leadership and Management degree.
About Thunderbird
Thunderbird School of Global Management has produced world-class leaders for more than 75 years. The ideal Thunderbird student is curious, globally minded, and eager to develop and advance their careers in leadership and management within the global and digital landscape. Upon completion of this degree, graduates join a thriving global alumni network nearly 50,000 strong, managing some of the world's largest institutions, companies, nonprofits and NGOs.
- College/school:
Thunderbird School of Global Management
- Location: Downtown Phoenix or Online
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
15 credit hours
Required Core (3 credit hours)
TGM 586 Global Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Business (3)
Restricted Electives (12 credit hours)
TAM 511 Global Accounting: Managing with Number (3)
TAM 530 Data Analytics and Digital Transformation in a Global World (3)
TAM 542 Global Leadership and Personal Development (3)
TAM 557 Global Marketing in a Digital Age (3)
TGM 506 Communicating and Negotiating Across Cultures (3)
TGM 515 Navigating Global and Regional Business Environments (3)
TGM 517 Global Accounting and Financial Management (3)
TGM 545 Global Leadership and Strategy (3)
TGM 557 Global Marketing and Data Analytics (3)
Additional Curriculum Information
For restricted electives, students select four courses from the list above. Other courses may be approved by the academic unit.
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Thunderbird School of Global Management.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- one letter of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
International students who need an F-1 or J-1 visa first need to apply to and be accepted into a graduate degree program prior to being considered for the certificate program. International students residing in the U.S. on other types of visas must adhere to all Graduate College policies and procedures regarding admission to be considered for admission to this certificate program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
Graduates who have combined the certificate in global management, entrepreneurship and innovation with their major program of study may become more marketable to employers. Many decide to pursue employment in corporate functions such as marketing, strategy, finance, human resources and supply chain management.
Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
Thunderbird School of Global Management
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admissions.tbird@asu.edu
602-496-7100
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
