Academics at Thunderbird School of Global Management | Online MBA Degrees | Online Business Programs

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)

Distance Learning MBA

Distance Learning - Dual Degree

Distance Learning - Post MBA

Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)

Thunderbird distance learning students are as diverse as the many countries they represent. Their cultures, backgrounds and ambitions exemplify the global mindset both common and unique to those who join this program. Once graduated, these individuals continue to pursue their global passions – putting their world-class, world-renowned degree to work for them. In 2010 the Global MBA program was ranked among the top 5 distance learning MBA programs in the world.

School type

Private

Terms

Trimester

AACSB accredited

Yes

ACBSP accredited

IACBE accredited

Program Offerings

Online master's in business degree programs

Concentrations with highest demand

International Business

Concentrations offered

International Business

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses	31
International business courses paired with residencies outside U.S.	Yes

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	Yes
SOC Member	No
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	No

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	48 full-time; 4 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	90% full-time; 100% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	38
Average experience teaching online courses	7 years
Program fully finances faculty training	No
Tech staff supporting faculty	N/A

Class Size

Average class size	43
Maximum class size	N/A

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online

Can earn degree entirely abroad

Possible in-person attendance requirements

Orientations	Yes
Classes	Yes
Group projects/simulations	No
Exams	No

Same academic track as campus-based program

Dedicated business school career center

Yes

Access to same career services as on-campus business students

Yes

Retention

One-year retention rates

Graduation

Graduation rates

Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	1.5 years
Program target time to graduate	2 years
Required time to earn degree	5 years