Renowned as one of the top international management schools in the state of Arizona. Founded in 1946, the university has a rich heritage of over 70 years. Originally named as the American Institute for Foreign Trade, it is one of the first higher education universities in Arizona that focused exclusively on programs in International Management. The school is an independent institution and is a part of the Arizona State University Knowledge Enterprise. Thunderbird concentrates it curriculum on regional business studies, cross-cultural communication, and practical experience in the nuances of global business. The management school aims at mentoring aspiring leaders in cross-cultural management and cross-border negotiation. Its MBA program has been transformed into an innovative Master of Global Management (MGM). The institution offers open programs to individuals that offer world class global enterprise and leadership success development. It offers 15 concentration opportunities and degrees in Executive Master of Global Leadership and Strategy, Online Master of Applied Leadership and Management. The school also offers two bachelor's degrees, the Bachelor of Science in International Trade, and the Bachelor of Global Management. These two programs are delivered on the west campus of Arizona State University. It is considered as the most innovative public university that relocated its campus to Downtown Phoenix. It is considered as a master move. The college has a vast alumni network with over 43,000 individuals in almost 150 countries around the world.