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Executive Master of Arts in Global Affairs and Management

Location

ASU Barrett and O’Connor Washington Center, Washington, United States
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Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

60,000 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

30 Nov, 2024Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Today’s world needs future-ready global leaders and managers more than ever. The global economy is becoming increasingly complex and dynamic as the Fourth Industrial Revolution accelerates, reshaping how we create value, work, and live. In this new era of rapid change, transnational organizations demand entrepreneurial innovators who can create a sustainable global future that segues across geographies, cultures, and sectors.


Thunderbird’s one-year Executive Master of Arts in Global Affairs and Management (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.
Based in Washington, D.C., the program is tailored for mid-career professionals in all sectors, offering specializations in global business or global public policy. Most classes meet every other Friday and Saturday. The flexible schedule allows participants to continue working while earning their degrees. Students may choose to travel abroad by adding one of Thunderbird’s immersive week-long field seminars and/or Global Challenge Labs.

Program overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Today’s world needs future-ready global leaders and managers more than ever. The global economy is becoming increasingly complex and dynamic as the Fourth Industrial Revolution accelerates, reshaping how we create value, work, and live. In this new era of rapid change, transnational organizations demand entrepreneurial innovators who can create a sustainable global future that segues across geographies, cultures, and sectors.


Thunderbird’s one-year Executive Master of Arts in Global Affairs and Management (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.
Based in Washington, D.C., the program is tailored for mid-career professionals in all sectors, offering specializations in global business or global public policy. Most classes meet every other Friday and Saturday. The flexible schedule allows participants to continue working while earning their degrees. Students may choose to travel abroad by adding one of Thunderbird’s immersive week-long field seminars and/or Global Challenge Labs.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6.5+
10+
3+
68+
30 Nov 2024
1 Year
Jan

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

60,000 USD
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International Students

60,000 USD
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More programs from the university

Thunderbird offers a variety of undergraduate degree programs that position students for success as global professionals, ready to adapt and thrive in a dynamic world. 


Entry requirements

  • Students must complete a minimum of 120 credits for both the Bachelor of Global Management and the Bachelor of Science in International Trade. 

    • BGM requires 30 credits of Thunderbird specific courses.

    • BSIT requires 39 credits of Thunderbird specific courses. 


  • First-year students must have a 3.00 GPA.

  • Transfer students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.

  • The estimated base tuition for international students is $36,425 USD. The estimated base tuition for Arizona residents is $12,388 USD and $32,338 USD for out-of-state tuition (tuition only; excludes additional fees, housing, etc).

  • ASU offers merit-based scholarships to international students who demonstrate high academic achievement.

Master’s degrees 

Thunderbird offers five specialized global graduate degrees and programs:


Entry requirements

To earn a place in a program, applicants will need the following:

  • Undergraduate degree from an accredited university degree program.

  • Competitive TOEFL, IELTS or PTE scores (if required).

  • Official GMAT/GRE score (waivers available).

  • International experience.

  • Submission of online application, including:

    • Resume documenting professional and academic history.

    • Essay answering an application question.

  • Contact information for a professional or academic reference.

  • Official transcripts from all previously attended undergraduate and graduate institutions.

  • Admissions interview(s), if applicable.


The program cost for the MGM is $70,000 USD + fees. There are a number of scholarships available. Students can also apply for TA/RA and student worker positions during their program up to 20 hours per week. Similarly, students who take on leadership roles in student clubs or activities and maintain good academic standing at Thunderbird GPA 3.5 or higher are highly encouraged to re-apply for scholarships during their second year.


Tuition for the other degree programs are below:

  • Executive Master of Arts in Global Affairs and Management = $60,000 USD

  • Executive Master of Global Management = $67,207 USD

  • Executive Master of Global Management (Specialization in Space Leadership) = $67,207 USD

  • Master of Leadership and Management: Global Creative Industries = $60,000 USD

  • Master of Leadership & Management = $39,000 USD


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