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Your journey starts here. Start your application on the ASU Admissions page. The application process takes about 30 minutes. Before you begin, have your high school and previous college information available.

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Wherever you’re at in your consideration process, Thunderbird’s admissions team is here to help. If you would like to speak to an admissions team member, you may call directly at: +1 602 978-7100.

The admissions team is available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, MST.

You can also email the team at: admissions.tbird@asu.edu. 

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Admissions requirements

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Bachelor of Global Management
  • Undergraduate application
  • Official transcript
  • SAT/ACT
  • No work experience required
Bachelor of Science in International Trade
  • Undergraduate application
  • Official transcript
  • SAT/ACT
  • No work experience required
Online Bachelor of Global Management
  • Undergraduate application
  • Official transcript
  • SAT/ACT
  • No work experience required
Accelerated Master of Global Management
  • Current ASU student in good junior year standing
  • 3.0 GPA
  • GMAT/GRE waived if GPA >= 3.25
  • Online application (includes resume, essay, LOR, official transcripts, professional/academic reference)
  • No work experience required
Master of Global Management
  • Undergraduate degree
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • GMAT/GRE (waivers available)
  • International experience
  • Online application (includes resume, essay, LOR, official transcripts)
  • Interview
  • Second language required by graduation
Master of Leadership and Management: Global Creative Industries
  • Undergraduate degree
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Online application (includes resume, essay, official transcripts)
  • One interview
  • No work experience required
Online Master of Leadership and Management
  • Undergraduate degree
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Online application (includes resume, documentation of place of residence, official transcripts)
  • 2+ years of work experience recommended 
Executive Master of Global Management
  • Undergraduate degree
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Online application (includes resume, essay, official transcripts)
  • One interview
  • 8+ years of work experience recommended
Executive Master of Arts in Global Affairs and Management
  • Undergraduate degree
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Online application (includes resume, essay, official transcripts)
  • 1 interview
  • 5-8+ years of work experience required
Executive Master of Global Management: Space Leadership, Business, and Policy
  • Undergraduate degree
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Online application (includes resume, essay, official transcripts)
  • One interview
  • 8+ years of work experience recommended
Doctor of Professional Practice in Global Leadership and Management
  • Graduate admissions application and application fee
  • Personal statement
  • Official transcripts
  • Professional resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Select interview(s) with Thunderbird faculty and staff
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Applicants to the DPP program are expected to have earned an accredited master’s degree. Exceptional individuals with a bachelor’s degree may also be considered.
  • Applicants should possess a global perspective and a desire for an applied focus in their program. This information should be reflected in their application personal statement.
  • Eight years of senior-level work experience is preferred for admission to the program. This information should be reflected in the applicant's professional resume.
  • Although students holding degrees in any field may be accepted, all applications are reviewed to ensure that students have the optimal academic background required to be productive in the program. Deficiency courses may be added if the committee deems this necessary for student success.

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12/20/24
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01/14/25
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01/22/25
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Accelerated MGM Candidate Information Session

02/27/25
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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MGM Information Session

03/04/25
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Accelerated MGM Candidate Information Session

03/20/25
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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