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About ThunderbirdFounded in 1946, Thunderbird is the first and oldest graduate management school focused exclusively on global business. It is regarded as the world's leading institution in the education of global managers and has operations in the United States, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Russia, Central and South America, Singapore and China. Ranked No. 1 in International Business by the Financial Times, U.S. News & World Report, and The Wall Street Journal/Harris Interactive 2007 Survey of Corporate Recruiters, Thunderbird is dedicated to educating global leaders who create sustainable prosperity worldwide. The school's programs facilitate the development of the global mindset which is critical to managing effectively in different social, economic and political environments. More than 38,000 students have graduated from Thunderbird, and its alumni live and work in more than 140 countries. 
President's MessageThunderbird students are global explorers with a passion for understanding the world around them and a knack for turning that understanding into successful businesses and unique careers. That far-reaching global network of Thunderbird graduates, the school's best-in-class status and its clear sense of purpose are what enticed Dr. Ángel Cabrera to become the school's ninth president. 
Faculty and ResearchThunderbird students learn from faculty who are recognized for innovative teaching methods, global best business practices, and groundbreaking global research. They are real-world business consultants as well as published authors and writers from many different countries. 
News and Events - Making HeadlinesRead the latest news about Thunderbird, its faculty, students and alumni who continue to make headlines around the world. 
Top RankingsRanked No. 1 in international business by The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News and World Report and the Financial Times, Thunderbird is unique in its dedication to producing global leaders who contribute to sustainable prosperity worldwide. 
Centers for ExcellenceThunderbird's Centers are hubs of research, inquiry and international projects that span the scope of ethics, language and culture, global strategies, supply chain management and entrepreneurship. They serve both students and corporate clients. |