Bachelor of Global Management, BGM

Offered through ASU’s Thunderbird School of Global Management, Bachelor of Global Management (BGM) provides opportunity to explore the politics, cultures and economics of different countries around the world and work together in consulting teams to provide recommendations for a global organization on a challenge it faces internationally.

About ASU Thunderbird School of Global Management

Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University is the world’s premier institution for global leadership, management, and business education for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Thunderbird is also a global network of leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, and intrapreneurs across the private and public sectors who advance the School’s vision of inclusive and sustainable prosperity worldwide. A unit of Arizona State University, Thunderbird School of Global Management is ranked No. 1 in the world for international trade by the QS International Trade Rankings, scoring 100/100 points and ranking ahead of Harvard, MIT and Stanford.

ASU Degree Pathways

Students enrolled at an ASU Cintana Alliance Network institution have the chance to start their courses at their home institution and transfer those credits* to finish their remaining years at ASU.

Models available: Undergraduate dual degree or pathway to ASU degree only.

Courses at Home University

  • Up to 90 credit hrs. can be transferred from ACI to ASU
  • Students must earn a “C” or
    higher for courses to transfer to ASU
  • Graduation requirements at partner institution

Courses at ASU

  • Minimum of 30 credits must be completed at ASU
  • English Composition I & II
  • General Education and Graduation requirements must be met through the combination of transfer courses from partner institution and the coursework completed at ASU

*Transfer eligibility is subject to student performance in transfer courses and Arizona State University transfer requirements.
*A specific plan of study will be agreed upon between institutions, but here are general requirements to be completed at each institution.

Career Opportunities and Applicable Roles

Thunderbird’s BGM prepares students to take on leadership roles in multinational corporations, government agencies or nongovernmental organizations.

Chief Sustainability Officer
Compliance Manager
Country Manager
Foreign Service Officer
General Manager
Global Entrepreneur
International Marketing Manager
International Sales Manager

Recruiting Companies

89% of ASU undergrads apply to grad school or find a job within 90 days of graduation SU is ranked Top 10 for tech company hires QS World University Rankings, 2022

Admission Requirements

Minimum transfer Grade Point Average (GPA): Transfer students must have a minimum 2.50 cumulative transfer GPA (with a 3.00 GPA in core competency coursework (4.00 = “A”).
You must have and present a completed high school diploma or certificate.
You must submit official transcripts from every high school, college and university you attended, regardless if a degree was earned.
Proof of English proficiency: 61 iBT TOEFL; 6.0 IELTS; PTE 53; Duolingo 95 or equivalent; Global Launch’s online English for Undergraduate Admission or full-time English Language Program (campus or online immersion).

$85 USD for campus-bound international students.
$70 USD ASU online

2024-25 Tuition and fees- ONLINE

Enrollment Path Bachelor of Global Management, BGM Credit Hours Completed at Institution Credit Hours Completed at ASU Estimated Duration Total Program Cost
Campus Immersion Articulated Pathway(Immersion) 90 30 1 year (3+1) and 2 years (2+2) ~$43,630 USD (3+1) ~$87,260 USD (2+2)
Campus Immersion Direct ASU Enrollment - 120 4 years ~$174,520 USD
Online Articulated Pathway 60 60 1 year (3+1) and 2 years (2+2) ~$23,089 USD (3+1) ~$46,178 USD (2+2)
Online Direct ASU Enrollment - 120 4 years ~$92,356 USD

Note 1: This is an estimate only. Based on ASU 2024-25 published online tuition and fee rates. Subject to change for future years.
Note 2: Tuition calculation for Articulated Pathway in Bachelor of Global Management is based on the minimum credits required to be completed at ASU: 15 credits (Fall) and 15 credits (Spring).
Note 3: Articulations may require additional credits for viability, which will increase the cost.
Note 4: Additional Scholarship may be available for qualifying students.

2024-25 Important dates and deadlines

Program Start Application Deadline Classes Begin Tuition Payment Deadline
Spring start (January) November 1, 2024 January 13, 2025 January 25, 2025
Fall start (August) May 1, 2025 August 21, 2025 August 25, 2025
Spring start (January) November 1, 2025 January 12, 2026 January 25, 2026

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