After successfully completing the certificate at IHM, students have the opportunity to pursue the Master of Global Management at Thunderbird School of Global Management, Arizona State University (ASU). This advanced program focuses on equipping students with the necessary skills to excel in global business environments. With a strong emphasis on leadership, digital transformation, and international business strategies, the program prepares students to manage and lead in multinational organisations.
The curriculum includes courses on Global Strategy and Leadership, Digital Transformation in Global Markets, and specialised topics in global management. Graduates are well-positioned to take on roles in international business, consultancy, and strategy development across various industries.
Studying through both IHM and ASU enables students to gain a robust, interdisciplinary understanding of global business while earning a qualification recognised worldwide.
Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University is ranked No. 1 in the world for international trade by the QS International Trade Rankings (2023, 2024), ranking ahead of Harvard, Penn (Wharton), and IMD.
Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University enables professionals worldwide to navigate the evolving challenges affecting their organisations by enhancing and updating their skills for the future, while connecting them to a broad network of global experts.
Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University programs are distinctive in providing specialised training for the Fourth Industrial Revolution across multiple disciplines, delivered in various formats and accessible globally.
Intake(s) August, January
LocationPhoenix
School Thunderbird School of
Global Management at
Arizona State University
Credit Hours12 courses (37 credit hours)
FeesUSD 58,565
Disclaimer: ASU fees vary by program and other factors.
For the latest information on tuition, scholarships, and financial requirements, please visit the ASU website or contact our SAE or ASU admissions office.
Upon completing the Certificate in Global Management at IHM, students are eligible to transition to the Master of Global Management program at ASU. The ASU curriculum further builds on the knowledge gained at IHM, focusing on advanced global management concepts and practical leadership skills.
| Semester 2 | TGM 506: Communicating and Negotiating Across Cultures (Required Core) | 3 |
| TGM 517: Global Accounting and Financial Management (Other Requirements) | 3 | |
| TGM 545: Global Leadership and Strategy (Other Requirements) | 3 | |
| TGM 515: Navigating Global and Regional Business Environments (Other Requirements) | 3 | |
| Elective/Concentration courses: Student Choice | 3 | |
| Subtotal – ASU Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 3 | TGM 586: Global Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Business (Other Requirements) | 3 |
| Elective/Concentration courses | 3 | |
| Elective/Concentration courses | 3 | |
| Elective/Concentration courses | 3 | |
| Elective/Concentration courses | 3 | |
| TGM 597: Thunderbird® Personal Leadership Development (Culminating Experience) | 1 | |
| Subtotal – ASU Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Summer |
Sum(Note 2)
TGM 596: Thunderbird®
Experiential Practicum (Other Requirements)
|
6 |
*Note: No ASU credits are assigned for this course in the current program structure.*
Duration: 18 months
6 months at IHM (12 credit hours, online)
12 months at ASU (37 ASU credit hours in this course)
IHM Certificate: Certificate in Global Management
ASU Master’s Degree: Master of Global Management
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School: Thunderbird® School of Global Management
Location: Downtown Phoenix or Online
STEM-OPT extension:This course is NOT eligible STEM- OPT extension If you’re interested in Post OPT extension you can check IHM’s other course offering options.
* The 24 months STEMP OPT extension is an additional benefit from United Stated Citizenship and Immigration services that allows International students in F-1 status who receive a bachelors, Masters or Doctoral degree in an approved STEM field to apply for a 24 month extension of their standard 12 month post – OPT period twice in a lifetime. This allows international students the opportunity to gain additional off campus work experience in their field of study after completion of course studies and post – OPT. The OPT extension does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
*ASU’s ranking as the #1 in Most Innovative Schools can be located on the U.S News and World Report website here
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