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Founded in 1946 with the visionary belief that business can be a force for positive social and economic change, Thunderbird was the world’s first school exclusively dedi- cated to educating global business leaders. Sixty years later, Thunderbird has become the world leader in global man- agement education and this core belief is more relevant than ever. Thunderbird, by virtue of its heritage, expertise, and entrepreneurial vision, is uniquely positioned to meet the growing need for global leaders who can manage the challenges of an increasingly interconnected world. Thun- derbird will draw from its experience as the world leader in global management and emphasize its unique ability to develop leaders with the global mindset, entrepreneurial

business skills, and global citizenship necessary to succeed in the new global economy.

Thunderbird is serious about teaching students to view business and its interactions from a global perspective. Ev- ery course offers a truly global focus, preparing students not just for business, but for business on an international scale. Students learn to conduct business as a citizen of the world and in doing so, help make the world a better place. Thunderbird also has formal courses in CSR, social entre- preneurship, clean technology, energy, and microfinance. Thunderbird is in the process of developing formalized concentrations in CSR and sustainability.

Program’s strengths:

1. International development

2. Corporate responsibility

3. social entrepreneurship

30%

are satisfied with the number of courses offered that include social or environmental issues

47%

are satisfied with the faculty emphasis on

social/environmental issues in the curriculum

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The Thunderbird Net Impact Chapter collaborates closely with other clubs on campus in order to reach the largest audience and integrate social and environmental issues into the mindset of the entire student body. Thun- derbird has partnered with the International Develop- ment Association, Energy Club, Microfinance Club, Mar-

keting Association, Finance Association, and Global Sup- ply Chain Club. Through these partnerships, Net Impact brings relevant speakers to campus to speak with students about careers in sustainability and other Net Impact pil- lars.

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Forum. This forum consisted of panels and workshops to bring students, alumni, professors, and industry lead- ers together to engage in candid discussions about how sustainability fits into the changing face of global business.

The Thunderbird chapter has a strong curriculum change initiative, and this term it is working with the ad- ministration to enhance the required Ethics, Governance,

and CSR course so that it reflects the most current trends

in sustainability and corporate governance. In the fall, Net Impact’s curriculum change chair will create a commit- tee that will continue to work with the administration to embed curriculum focused on sustainability into many of Thunderbird’s courses.

Thunderbird Net Impact also has an active Service Corps program each trimester. It partners with local and international organizations to provide them with expertise while giving Net Impact members valuable professional experience. This term, Net Impact hosted a workshop with

an IBM project manager who shed his insights on project management in pro bono consulting. All of Net Impact’s current service corps consultants were in attendance for this event.

Thunderbird is implementing the Board Fellows pro- gram and will be placing students on boards of local non- profits this fall. Net Impact is known as an active, collab- orative, and professional association on campus and was recently selected for the “True Spirit of Giving” award in the student association category. This award is bestowed on individuals and associations on campus who have made a difference by demonstrating their spirit of giving back to the school and community. Selected by the Thunder- bird Student Government, it is representative of student opinion of the Net Impact chapter on campus. With one of the largest student memberships on campus, Net Im- pact is truly one of the most respected organizations at Thunderbird.

activity of net impact

compared to other clubs:

one of the most active

80%

are satisfied with the extracurricular offerings around social/environmental issues

57%

agree that the student body is committed to social/environmental issues

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The Career Management Center (CMC) maintains a state of the art electronic library, access to hundreds of international resources, and more than 50 databases for conducting business research and employment analysis. Students may access job opportunities through Thunder- bird’s career management portal, GlobalConnect, where students can convey their qualifications and interests to prospective employers, store multiple résumés, view job postings that fit their specific qualifications and interests, apply for positions, and schedule interviews online.

The CMC hosts a week of career-related activities, in- cluding a career fair, for students and recruiters every Oc- tober. It includes soft skills and function/industry work- shops, employer and alumni panel discussions, a network- ing scavenger hunt, guest speakers, and more. A three-day

spring career fair is also held in February.

One-on-one coaching sessions with career advisers are designed to help students articulate their skills and strengths and improve résumé writing, interviewing, and salary negotiations skills. There is one CMC staff mem- ber who caters to those interested in careers relating to the Net Impact pillars. Mock interviews are conducted by

Prominent Alumni

laura clise (2008) – Director, Sustainable Development

and Continuous Improvement, AREVA

ryan schuchard (2007) – Manager, Climate & Energy, BSR Josh Dorfman (2000) – VP of Marketing, GoodGuide, Inc. Paula ivey (1992) – President & Founder, The CSR Group cynthia curtis (1990) – VP & Chief Sustainability Officer,

CA Technologies

70%

have been able to find a job or internship

that fits with their values

50% found career coaching helpful

67% found access to relevant jobs/internships helpful

67% found resources to connect with alumni helpful

70% found support for self-directed searches helpful

feedback on career center services:

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CMC staff, other Thunderbird staff, and alumni.

Students are given access to résumé samples for various industries, and each incoming student is assigned a Peer Career Adviser, who are continuing students that pro- vide expertise on major functional/industry areas, deliver career-related assistance and coaching, and communicate campus career events and opportunities.

The CMC partners with Thunderbird’s chapter of Net Impact to sponsor select groups of students to travel and network with upper-level management within the CSR and clean technology industries in certain geographic re-

gions. Career treks can offer a chance to be exposed to well-respected organizations and give those organizations an opportunity to showcase themselves at very little cost.

Taught by CMC staff and guest lecturers throughout the school year, specialized workshops provide a deeper understanding of such topics as the Global Peace Index, international development, and sustainability.

this school has funds available to support students who accept internships with nonprofits

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The leadership and administration is very supportive of Net Impact and student-led initiatives, but part of what makes Thunderbird’s support unique is that it is home to the internationally renowned Lincoln Center for Ethics in Global Management.

As an institutional center of Global Citizenship at Thunderbird, the Lincoln Center is involved in all campus activities related to ethics, corporate social responsibil- ity, and the creation of sustainable economic prosperity worldwide. These efforts include academic program de-

velopment and coursework, research and public outreach, as well as support for student-led initiatives. The Lincoln Center provides financial support, academic alliances, and overall credibility.

Both Thunderbird’s President and Dean of Faculty also teach one course a semester, focused on leading change, transformation, sustainability, and ethical leadership. The president and dean help emulate how to use business skills for good to both students and staff.

in the curriculum,

57%

say they are satisfied in extracurricular activities,

57%

say they are satisfied

Regarding the administration’s

commitment to including social

and environmental themes...

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Global citizenship has been part of Thunderbird since the school’s inception. Today, the school continues to pro- mote the role of business management in the creation of sustainable prosperity worldwide. Global citizenship is an umbrella for all the activities on campus related to profes- sional ethics, corporate social responsibility, and sustain- ability. These include institutional activities related to cur- riculum, research, outreach, and student-led activities.

In addition to the Lincoln Center for Global Ethics, the school also houses Thunderbird for Good: the phil- anthropic arm of Thunderbird. The initiative leverages the school’s expertise in international business to provide learning experiences for non-traditional students who use business and management skills to fight poverty, secure peace, and improve living conditions in their communi- ties. Many Thunderbird for Good programs focus on ed- ucating businesswomen in developing countries. As the world’s top-ranked international business school, Thun-

derbird has the knowledge, capacity, and global network to provide business training in even the world’s most chal- lenging environments. One of the signature programs of Thunderbird for Good is Project Artemis, where Afghan women entrepreneurs are brought to the Thunderbird campus to learn business planning skills so that they can return home to start and grow their own ventures.

Thunderbird students developed an MBA Oath, and Thunderbird is currently one of only two schools that have it as an institutionalized part of the curriculum. Rooted in the school’s strong commitment to global citizenship, the Oath derives from the school’s belief that global managers must contribute to the creation of sustainable economic and social value. “Global management is an honorable profession that requires technical competence, profession- al skill, and a non-negotiable commitment to ethical pro- fessional practice,” said Thunderbird President, Dr. Ángel Cabrera. “The presence of the oath will help remind ev-

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ery member of our community that as professional global managers, we remain committed to a responsible exercise of our duties and to having a positive impact in our com- munities.”

Beginning in the fall of 2011, Thunderbird will also

house The Oath Project—a joint partnership between Harvard, the World Economic Forum, Net Impact, and Thunderbird—focused on increasing awareness of the MBA Oath and also working to help businesses sign on to its principles.

50%

strongly agree that students interested in social/environmental issues are adequately prepared for responsible leadership

Regarding preparation

for ethical and socially

responsible leaders...

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