Global Affairs and Management - Arizona State U

The Global Affairs and Management - Executive, MA program at Thunderbird School of Global Management is a one-year degree designed for mid-career professionals. It equips students with a digital global mindset and skills to lead complex systems, manage innovation, and create sustainable global futures. The program offers a blend of core courses and electives, culminating in a capstone course on global leadership and strategy. Students can choose to participate in immersive experiences abroad.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

This program offers a one-year Master of Arts degree in global affairs and management with an executive focus, tailored for mid-career professionals in all sectors. It provides students with a digital global mindset and a unique blend of hard and soft skills to lead complex systems and new enterprises, manage disruptve innovation and digital transformation. The program is designed to help students create sustainable global futures across geographies, cultures, and sectors.

Outline:

The program consists of 30 credit hours, including a capstone course (TGM 545).
Required core courses:
TGM 575 Global Affairs (3 credit hours)
Students choose 9 credit hours of electives from various areas, including:
Global Business
Global Public Policy
Other required courses:
TGM 505 States and Markets in a Global Economy (3 credit hours)
TGM 518 International Finance and Trade (3 credit hours)
TGM 549 Global Leadership (3 credit hours)
TGM 577 International Organizations (3 credit hours)
TGM 586 Global Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Business (3 credit hours)
Culminating Experience:
TGM 545 Global Leadership and Strategy (3 credit hours)
Coursework focuses on:
Managing complex global systems
Engaging stakeholders in decision-making
Facilitate multistakeholder collaboration

Careers:

Possible career paths upon completion include:

Adjunct Professor
Chief Executive
Chief Sustainability Officer
General and Operations Manager
Human Resources Manager
Lawyer and Officer for the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Leader of an International Organization
Leader in Federal and State Government
Managing Partner at a Consulting Firm
Senior Diplomat

Other:

The program is based in Washington, D.C., and allows students to remain working while earning their degree.
Most classes meet every other Friday and Saturday.
Students can choose to travel abroad and participate in a Global Challenge Lab or Field Seminar for an immersive experience.
The importance of developing a global mindset to address complex challenges.
The need for new leadership skills and tools to navigate a dynamic and interconnected world.
The program's alignment with Thunderbird School of Global Management's mission to produce leaders capable of tackling global issues.
The program's focus on building sustainable and trusting relationships with diverse individuals.