Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
The Washington, D.C. regional network serves as a vital platform for students, alumni, and partners to engage with key decision-makers and global organizations. With access to world-class resources and a rich ecosystem of thought leaders, Thunderbird's presence in the capital empowers changemakers to address the most pressing challenges of our time.
ASU Barret & O’Connor Washington Center
Situated in the heart of the nation's capital at the ASU Barrett & O’Connor Washington Center, Thunderbird School of Global Management's Washington, D.C. location connects the world’s foremost leaders in policy, business, and global affairs. Since establishing our presence in this vibrant city in 2019, Thunderbird has strengthened its impact, bridging the East and West coasts and enhancing access to transformative programs.
This strategic location — located just blocks from the White House, IMF, and other global institutions — reinforces Thunderbird’s role as a hub for international collaboration, innovation and serving as a launchpad for opportunities that drive global change.
Certificates in Washington, D.C.
Executive Master of Arts in Global Affairs and Management
Thunderbird’s one-year EMAGAM degree fosters a digital global mindset through a unique combination of 21st-century hard and soft skills. Students build expertise in leading systems and new enterprises, managing complexity, disruptive innovation, digital transformation, and collaborative problem-solving.
The Ambassador Barbara Barrett & Justice O’Connor Washington Center at Arizona State University is Arizona State University’s permanent home in the nation’s capital, enabling ASU’s broad institutional effort to support national priorities through education, leadership, convening and engagement. The Center allows ASU to educate students, foster and sustain innovative partnerships, engage with government and civic partners and facilitate high-level dialogue and knowledge exchange
The Barrett & O’Connor Center enhances ASU’s educational mission by providing unique teaching, learning and research opportunities for students and faculty members. Following a 15-year presence in Washington, ASU acquired and opened the Barrett & O’Connor Center as its flagship facility in 2018—making ASU one of a select few universities to establish a permanent presence in the District of Columbia.
