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To apply for the Post MBA Web-based program, fill out the online application.

Admissions

  • Proof of graduation from undergraduate studies and MBA from AACSB accredited institution.
  • Application fee of U.S. $125. This is non-waivable and non-refundable.
  • TOEFL English language exam is required for all candidates who did not graduate from an English-speaking university, the minimum score is 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based), or 100 (Internet-based).
  • For a complete listing of required materials review How to Apply.

Note: An interview with an Admissions Representative may be required.

Admissions Evaluation

Admission is offered to those whom Thunderbird believes will succeed within this program, excel in their chosen careers, and exhibit the potential to lead effectively. Assessment is based on a qualitative evaluation of the documents an applicant provides. Becoming a Thunderbird is your entry into the global community. It is an investment that yields lifelong profits. Once an application is complete, it is presented to the Executive Admissions Committee for evaluation and decision-making.

Notification of Admission

Admission decisions are made within 4-6 weeks. Applications received after the priority deadline are considered on a space-available basis. A space in the class is not reserved until the tuition deposit of U.S.$2,850 is received.

Other Requirements

  • For the on-site seminars in Glendale, Ariz., U.S. foreign nationals will require a B-1 visa.
  • For the on-site seminar in Geneva, students may require a Swiss (Geneva) and French visa, depending on nationality.
  • For the on-site seminar in Beijing, all students will require a Chinese consular visa.

Note: Please check with the consulates of each of these countries to verify the process for obtaining a visa based on your citizenship.

Additional Information

Returning After an Absence

You must meet the graduation requirements specified in the Program Catalog in effect at the time of admission, provided that your studies are not interrupted by an absence of more than one term. Students returning after an absence of more than one term must follow all regulations in effect for students entering in that class. Returning students will be expected to pay tuition and fees in effect at the time of their return.

Five-year Rule

Web-based Post MBA degree requirements must be completed within five calendar years of a student's initial enrollment. Courses completed earlier than five years before the effective date of graduation may not count toward degree requirements.

Student Conduct

Students in the Post MBA program are preparing themselves for careers in which they will likely be given supervisory responsibilities at a senior corporate level. They are, therefore, expected to demonstrate maturity, self-discipline and ethical behavior throughout the period of their study. The School may cancel a student's registration at any time for conduct deemed inconsistent with the maturity expected of an international executive.

All students who matriculate must abide by the Honor Code, which is available on the Web site and printed on the Web-based Post MBA Application for Admission.

Academic Probation and Suspension

All students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Students who do not maintain the appropriate cumulative grade point average will be placed on academic probation for one term. Failure to achieve a 3.0 minimum cumulative grade point average after one term on academic probation will result in dismissal from the program.

Note: When filed with the Registrar's Office, all grades are final and are not subject to change by reason of a revision of the instructor's judgment. Changes may be made only to correct an error in computation or transcription.

Personal Computer Hardware Requirements

To participate in the program effectively, students are required to have an advanced computer system and related software. Your computer, which must be multimedia compatible, provides access to the Internet for course information, as well as interaction with faculty, other students, and the Post MBA administration. Selected course materials may be distributed on CD-ROMs.

Your PC must meet or exceed the following standards:
Minimum Requirements
Recommended Requirements
Windows PC (Mac not supported) Windows PC (Mac not supported)
350 Mhz Processor 1.2 Ghz Processor or greater
64MB of RAM 256 MB of Ram
6G Hard-drive 10G Hard-drive
CD ROM 12x CD-RW Combo drive
56k Modem Broadband; Cable/DSL and Wireless Networking
15" Monitor 17" Monitor
Speakers/Headset Speakers/Headset
E-mail account E-mail account (7.5MB)
Windows 2000 Operating System Windows XP Operating System
Internet Explorer 5.5 Internet Explorer 6.0
Media Player 9 Media Player 10
MS Office XP MS Office XP
  USB drive (Thumb drive)

E-mail Account Requirements

You are responsible for maintaining a useable e-mail address server. Occasionally, e-mails "bounce back" to the program administration because of insufficient storage to receive incoming e-mail. Sometimes this happens because the receiving server has limited storage capacity and/or the user has saved too many email messages. Because of this issue, it is recommended that your permanent e-mail address has a minimum storage capacity of 10MB.

Note: Thunderbird provides you with an e-mail account which meets this standard.

Personal Computer Software Requirements

The Microsoft Office XP software and Windows XP are used in most courses and you must be proficient in their use. Therefore, you must have the most current versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MSN Messenger installed on your computer. Students are also responsible for Internet provider access fees and access fees to on-line research.

Note: Program costs and policies are subject to change. At any time, the Web-based Post MBA program reserves the right to make whatever changes it deems appropriate in course scheduling, assignment of instructors and prerequisites.