ANY BUSINESS SCHOOL CAN CHANGE YOUR CAREER.THUNDERBIRD WILL CHANGE YOUR CAREER AND YOUR LIFE.

Learn more at thunderbird.edu/marcel

Marcel Sauer Eisenberg ’04 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Marcel Sauer Eisenberg ’04Development Director,

Amsterdam Sauer Jewelers Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

I believe that even though T-birds come from different places, from different parts of the world, we’re all the same. We are all one. We are all human beings with the need to develop ourselves. We have a sense of respect and a desire to build a better world than where we are today.”

Consistently ranked #1 in international business education

—U.S. News & World Report, Bloomberg Businessweek

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MODERN BUSINESS IS GLOBAL BUSINESS.ARE YOU EQUIPPEDTO LEAD?Business has globalized. Economies

have globalized. The modern

marketplace is interwoven,

interconnected and interdependent.

To drive success in this dynamic

environment, you need more than

traditional management skills. You

need a global mindset, a global

skillset and an intrinsically global

point of view. You need Thunderbird.

Only Thunderbird gives you the competitive advantage to take on the world.

> Learn how culture, traditions, regional regulations and political economy affect business and business interactions

> Discover how to adapt to diverse world markets through 100% global instruction in every business discipline

> Turn your innate curiosity about the world into a professional outlook that leverages cultural differences, preferences and styles

> Awaken your entrepreneurial spirit and unearth sustainable solutions to challenges in both business and society

> Turn your passion for travel and your penchant for language into professional tools that connect and drive global business

> Prepare yourself to take the professional and personal risks needed to thrive in global management

Andrea Doakes ’10, Taylor Miller ’11 and Haleema Molberg ’10 on the Thunderbird campus, Phoenix, Arizona USARobert Graham ’13

President and CEO, RG Capital

Scottsdale, Arizona USA

London Financial District

The increasing pace of globalization, emerging markets, accelerated innovation and intensified competition have increased the need for leadership. To truly lead, I needed to learn from top-in-class educators, have access to the best resources, take part in real international experiences and develop a true global perspective. Thunderbird is the best in the world for helping me establish distinction and achieve this professional competitive advantage.”

Learn more at thunderbird.edu/robert

Since our inception in

1946, Thunderbird has

focused exclusively on

educating global leaders

in the intricacies of

international management.

While other business schools scramble to add global

curriculum and keep pace, Thunderbird remains firmly

at the forefront. That’s because all we do, all we are,

is global. It’s not part of what we offer. It’s everything

we offer.

TO SUCCEED IN ANYCORNER OF THE WORLD,YOU NEED A SCHOOL THAT KNOWS EVERY CORNEROF THE WORLD.

With rigorous business curriculum and culture studies, Thunderbird prepares you for the global marketplace.

> Every course taught through a global lens

> Renowned global faculty with real-world international business experience and expertise

> Student cohorts made up of classmates from more than 60 nations

> Extensive, experiential study-abroad options

> Unparalleled, hands-on learning opportunities in established and emerging markets

> Robust and accessible global alumni network

At Thunderbird, professors are equipped with extensive international experience – whether they’ve taught around the world or worked in international corporations.

They share their experiences in the classroom, so you learn not only the hard skills like accounting and statistics, but also how to understand different cultures, etiquettes, tactics for dealing with other nationalities, and skills for negotiating across cultures.”

Rachel Tam ’08Regional Manager - Asia Pacific,

Hamilton Beach Commercial Hong Kong PRC

Thunderbird grew out of the rich history of its campus grounds — Thunderbird Field, a historic airbase steeped in multicultural tradition where American, Canadian, British and Chinese pilots trained during World War II. The original air traffic control tower is still a central fixture on the Thunderbird campus.

Kishore Dash, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Global Studies

Learn more at thunderbird.edu/rachel

Discover Thunderbird’s world-class thought leadership at

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Anyone can make a dollar, but the world needs more people focused on making a difference. Thunderbird challenges us to discover ways to do business using a win-win approach. It is refreshing to know that an institution that stresses business etiquette could be recognized as a top program in international business.”

Dewan Simon ’12 Managing Director/Owner,

GCI Experts Consulting Phoenix, Arizona USA

Changing the world – and the world of business – one global leader at a time.

> Countless Thunderbird graduates put their business skills to work in international relations and global affairs

> T-birds are as likely to pursue work in NGOs and nonprofits as they are to launch their own companies or land C-suite jobs

> Thunderbird alumni are not intimidated by the challenges of emerging markets – they’re drawn to them

> Organizations seek T-birds for both their global skills and their determination to make lasting change

> T-birds share the common belief that business doesn’t just make money; it creates global stability

Learn more at thunderbird.edu/dewan

Thunderbird is built on the premise

that profitable success and social

good are not mutually exclusive.

We believe that one engenders

the other. Business done right

has the ability to foster both

economic prosperity and human

development. It can drive profits

that ultimately benefit organizations

and communities. Individuals and

societies. The global economy and

the world population. It’s not an

empty claim. It’s our mission.

DO YOU THINKBUSINESSSHOULD MAKE A PROFIT AND A DIFFERENCE? SO DO WE.

THUNDERBIRD’S MISSION: WE EDUCATE GLOBAL LEADERS WHO CREATE SUSTAINABLE PROSPERITY WORLDWIDE.

Students with Associate Professor of Global Marketing John Zerio, Ph.D. (far right) during a Winterim in Brazil

Joanne Chan ’09

SHARE Fellows: Juan Pombo ’11, Costa Rica and Colombia; Pellagia Gambiza ’10, Zimbabwe; Hao Diep ’10, Vietnam; Tettey Wilson-Tei ’09, Ghana; Reem Nassar ’11, Jordan; and Lilian Mramba ’10, Tanzania. There’s something different about the

students who come to Thunderbird.

A different kind of passion. A different

kind of purpose. They come from all

reaches of the globe, but they are

kindred spirits. They see the world

with open eyes and open minds –

and they share a common desire not

only to experience everything the

world has to offer, but to harness its

opportunities as well. They are the

caliber of leaders businesses want and

the world needs. They are T-birds.

When I think about the common characteristics that all T-birds bring to the table, what comes to mind is a real desire to help one another be successful. I think that’s a common differentiator in the type of leaders that Thunderbird attracts. We’re probably more like servants who would rather lead from the bottom and enable others to succeed. You leave Thunderbird a much more holistic leader.”

Stephanie Fuhrman ’11Executive Vice President,

Riverstone Residential Group Phoenix, Arizona USA

Learn more at thunderbird.edu/stephanie

BECOMING A T-BIRD ISN’TA CHOICE.IT’S A CALLING.

Do you have a T-bird mindset?

n Curious about the traditions and customs of other cultures

n Drawn to global challenges and energized by the opportunity to address them

n Fascinated by all things global: business, people, history, products and experiences

n Eager to take risks and discover new solutions others might be too cautious to attempt

n Passionate about travel for both pleasure and personal growth

n Fair and accepting, believing every person, everywhere, is entitled to success

n Multilingual and confident that language is a bridge to connect cultures and business

n Driven to make changes that will have a positive global effect

n Observant about the world and the wide range of individuals and ideas within it

n Non-judgmental, open-minded and welcoming of differences

n Intrigued by the thought of becoming part of an influential global community of change-makers

Islamshah Amlani ’11

The SHARE Fellowship is an alumni-funded scholarship/mentorship

program for students from emerging markets. Learn more at

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Using Thunderbird’s exclusive, scientific Global Mindset Inventory tool, we

measure and enhance your aptitude for global leadership. Learn more at

4 globalmindset.thunderbird.edu

The world of global business is immense – stretching across continents, from

bustling cities to rural villages. Connecting this expanse of industry and

economic development is a network of global professionals who have one

primary thing in common: They are T-birds. The Thunderbird alumni network

has a profound presence around the world. From day one, students gain

access to these successful, pioneering global leaders – and upon graduation,

they join them. Being a T-bird is about more than earning a degree. It’s about

becoming a member of the world’s foremost network of professionals who

are leading the way for business across the globe.

T-BIRDS DON’TGRADUATEOUT OF THE THUNDERBIRDCOMMUNITY.THEY GRADUATEINTO IT.

Our alumni network is the envy of business schools worldwide. We have chapters around the globe. As a T-bird, you join a community that is global. Whether you’re in Bombay or Bangkok or Bogotά, you know there is a chapter there – and you know there’s a community there to help you. People change jobs and careers, but Thunderbird is a constant. It’s a safety net that’s always there throughout your business career.”

The most influential global alumni network in the world.

> Thunderbird is ranked #1 for “Internationalism of Alumni” and #2 for “Potential to Network”*

> We have more than 40,000 alumni around the world

> T-birds live or work in over 140 nations

> More than 170 alumni chapters are active worldwide

> There are over 100,000 past participants from our executive education programs

> Global alumni chapters host “First Tuesday” networking events every month

> Chapters participate annually in “Super First Tuesday” events that welcome prospective students worldwide

> Countless alumni mentor students during and after their degree studies

> Alumni are accessible in virtually every region for personal, professional and expat support

> T-birds actively recruit students for internships, consulting work and career opportunities

*The Economist

Kevin Rohrer ’82Founder and Managing Director,

Matex Technologies Hong Kong, PRC

Regional Chair of Thunderbird Global Council Asia and

member of the Thunderbird Alumni Network Board

Learn more at thunderbird.edu/kevin

Hear firsthand how Thunderbird changes lives.

Connect with a T-bird at

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Students at a networking event at Nestlé Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland

Kevin Rohrer ’82 in Hong Kong

At Thunderbird, you don’t just

learn global business. You live it.

Long before graduation, you can

put the skills and theories taught

in our classrooms into hands-on,

real-world practice in locations

around the globe. You can polish

your cross-cultural relations aptitude

by interacting with peers and

professionals worldwide. You can use

your entrepreneurial spirit and your

management prowess to develop

solutions for global organizations

and communities. It’s experiential

learning with exponential impact.

THUNDERBIRD BRINGS THEWORLD INTO YOUR CLASSROOMAND YOUR CLASSROOM INTO THE WORLD.

Real-world, experiential learning

> Interims/field seminars take you on multi-week global excursions to visit corporations and observe international business firsthand.

> Modules abroad allow you to conduct required core business courses in global locations.

> Exchange programs let you study for one term at one of Thunderbird’s 18 partner schools in 14 countries.

> International internships broaden your professional experience at a global corporation.

> Thunderbird Emerging Markets Laboratory sends you and a team of fellow T-birds on a six-week, on-location consulting engagement with a client in an emerging market.

> Summer language abroad programs give you two weeks of intensive language courses on campus and six weeks of international immersion.

Study-abroad opportunities vary by degree.

Thunderbird Emerging Markets Laboratory: An unforgettable experience in culture and consulting

Howler monkeys, tumultuous cab rides through herds of goats, front-row seats to a tribal

dance or a pickup soccer match against an entire village of schoolchildren: it all comes

with the assignment when consulting teams step out of the classroom to apply theory

in the TEM Lab. This innovative Thunderbird program gives students an unparalleled

opportunity to turn their studies into solutions during a six-week, on-location consulting

assignment in an emerging market. Since the program’s launch in 2010, TEM Lab teams

have served clients in Cambodia, Ghana, Guatemala, Indonesia, Uganda, China, India,

Mexico, Peru, Angola, Kenya, Liberia, Vietnam and more.

Rahul Handa ’02Director, Consulting,

Cognizant India

It is one thing to read about how business is done in another country, but at Thunderbird you get firsthand knowledge of how business is really done. There are many places to get a graduate business degree, but only Thunderbird gives you such incredible hands-on experience.”

T-birds at a Mexico City market during a Thunderbird Emerging Markets Laboratory (TEM Lab)

Debra Wheat ’10 during a TEM Lab consulting project in Ghana

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When you pursue your graduate

education at Thunderbird, the world

benefits. The world of business

benefits. Your return on investment

has a far more powerful reach

than you can imagine. Your career

opportunities expand globally. Your

network expands globally. And the

impact of your work has an effect

worldwide. With Thunderbird’s ROI,

your investment touches not only

your life, but the lives of individuals

in organizations and communities

around the globe. The way T-birds

see it, there’s no greater return.

ROI IS ABOUT MORE THAN A RETURN ON INVESTMENT.

Sherwood Neiss ’96, Zak Cassady-Dorion ’10 and Jason Best ’96 were responsible for small-business crowdfunding legislation signed into law and made part of the United States’ JOBS Act in 2012.

With a Thunderbird education, your value as a leader is unmatched.

Global leaders are entrusted with authority, governance and influence over people

and profits. But more than that, leaders are entrusted with responsibility and

accountability. Their actions hold great power – to create or destroy value; to

build communities or tear them down; to establish a society of stability or one of

volatility. Thunderbird develops leaders grounded in global ethics and driven by

global citizenship. That’s because conducting business as ethical global citizens is

paramount. And at Thunderbird, it’s our pledge.

THE THUNDERBIRD OATH OF HONORAs a Thunderbird and a global citizen, I promise: I will strive to act with honesty and integrity, I will respect the rights and dignity of all people, I will strive to create sustainable prosperity worldwide, I will oppose all forms of corruption and exploitation, and I will take responsibility for my actions. As I hold true to these principles, it is my hope that I may enjoy an honorable reputation and peace of conscience. This pledge I make freely and upon my honor.

Seth Page ’11 and Jacqueline Krain-Lindgren ’11

Doing business right is the right way to do business.

In 2006, Thunderbird became the first-ever graduate

business school to institutionalize a professional

oath of honor for responsible management.

Karissa Seltz ’11

THE WORLD IS WAITING.

ARE YOU READY TO BEGIN YOUR GLOBAL JOURNEY?

If you share our passion for global management, if you have an innate curiosity about the world and a true sense of adventure, become a T-bird: a truly global citizen with the education and experience to create lasting value for organizations, communities and the world.

Discover where a Thunderbird education will take you.

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