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Home QS International Trade Ranking - Masters and MBA What's it like to study at the world’s number one programme for international trade?
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- Introduction
- Why did you choose the Master of Global Management programme at Thunderbird?
- What skills was it most important to you to gain from a master’s programme?
- Do you have any stand-out moments of memories from your studies?
- What was the most valuable aspect of the Master of Global Management programme for you?
- How well do you think the programme prepared you for the next steps in your career?
- How do you feel about graduating from what has been rated the world’s number one programme for international trade?
- Would you recommend the Thunderbird programme to someone considering a career in international trade?
Table of contents
- Introduction
- Why did you choose the Master of Global Management programme at Thunderbird?
- What skills was it most important to you to gain from a master’s programme?
- Do you have any stand-out moments of memories from your studies?
- What was the most valuable aspect of the Master of Global Management programme for you?
- How well do you think the programme prepared you for the next steps in your career?
- How do you feel about graduating from what has been rated the world’s number one programme for international trade?
- Would you recommend the Thunderbird programme to someone considering a career in international trade?
Nuria Shu, Thunderbird School of Global Management
Explore the QS International Trade Rankings 2023 in full
We spoke to a recent graduate of the Master of Global Management at the Thunderbird School of Global Management about her experience of studying at the world’s number one programme for international trade.
Nuria Shu shares the wealth of knowledge and opportunities she gained from her master’s at Thunderbird, part of Arizona State University, and how well prepared she feels for the next steps in her career.
QS partnered with the Hinrich Foundation to publish the first QS International Trade Rankings in 2023, which features graduate international trade programmes from institutions across the globe.
The rankings were designed to identify programmes that upskill their graduates to access diverse career opportunities across global trade value chains, using criteria that rank universities on trade programme content, innovative teaching practices, industry engagement and employability.
Read about Nuria’s experience here:
Why did you choose the Master of Global Management programme at Thunderbird?
I am a Third Generation Chinese born in Peru and I consider myself a global citizen. Thunderbird is the number one school for International Trade, and I was looking for a programme that helped me connect with people with whom I could gain more exposure to international settings. It was very attractive that Thunderbird had almost 70 countries represented. Additionally, I learned about SHARE, a full scholarship and executive mentorship programme crafted for outstanding students from developing countries. I was fortunate enough to be part of the programme.
What skills was it most important to you to gain from a master’s programme?
People who come to Thunderbird arise from diverse backgrounds. I have a bachelor’s degree in architecture and have been in the workforce for eight years. I wanted to build my business acumen and take formal finance, accounting, strategy, and marketing classes from a renowned school. Furthermore, as Thunderbird is part of Arizona State University, I was able to take advantage of classes in sustainability and supply chain offered from our sister schools and network with professionals in other fields.
Do you have any stand-out moments of memories from your studies?
Every semester Thunderbird celebrates Regional Night. Each semester a different region hosts the event and it is a time where we share food and culture among Tbirds (that’s how we call ourselves when we are part of the Thunderbird community). My most memorable Regional Night was the Latin American one in Spring of 2021. The Latin American Business Club and the Global Moves student organisation were in charge of arranging several performances. As the president of the Global Moves and proud Peruvian, I organized a traditional dance performance from the Peruvian Andes called “Valicha”. Our group was made up of classmates from India, China, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela and other nationalities. Together, we choreographed the dance, practised after classes and performed with great success! Thunderbird’s brand-new building enhanced this experience because we were able to share our performance around the world via the big screens in the state-of-the art Global Forum.
What was the most valuable aspect of the Master of Global Management programme for you?
There are many valuable things I experienced at Thunderbird. It’s hard to choose between the student organisation’s events, learning from amazing faculty, the new high-tech building, and the Global Challenge Lab (GCL). For my GCL project, I was chosen to participate in the development of a British hospitality firm’s global expansion. The UK-based firm called Crepeaffaire has more than 30 restaurants and is owned by a Tbird Alum. My team and I travelled to London for three weeks and visited several Crepeaffaire restaurants across the UK to analyse their product and market. With the guidance of our France-based Thunderbird Professor we were able to provide a comprehensive expansion project with application to the real world to the company with great success.
How well do you think the programme prepared you for the next steps in your career?
Thunderbird is an experience. I got to connect with Alumni scattered across the world who had the same international mindset that I have. The Alumni network is very supportive, and you can find Tbirds everywhere. Alumni that I have encountered through my internship at Honeywell and at my first full-time role as a Leadership Development Program Associate at RTX have been critical with my adjustment to the company.
How do you feel about graduating from what has been rated the world’s number one programme for international trade?
I feel proud of all the accomplishments the school has made and it definitely deserves being the No.1 program for International Trade. At Thunderbird we don’t have to work too hard to have an international mindset, we have something called the Thunderbird Mystique, that is something we can’t explain but we all have it within us. You feel the “internationality” as soon as you step into the building. Our professors come from the most diverse backgrounds and nationalities. Our new building was designed to mix the most impressive technology with curated art from all over the world. We have four ethnic lounges that lead to our rooftop pub, where students gather after class. Alumni often travel internationally to meet with students at the pub for First Tuesdays, a special event that takes place once a month.
Would you recommend the Thunderbird programme to someone considering a career in international trade?
100%! Not only for the quality of classes, but for the international exposure you get to experience outside of class. Being at Thunderbird feels like home outside of home. It’s great to be part of the Thunderbird community and have the opportunity to connect with chapters all over the states and around the world, even after graduation. Thunderbird is so diverse that hearing different languages in the hallways will become common to you, as well as creating long lasting international friendships.
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Craig OCallaghan
As Head of Content, Craig is responsible for allarticles and guidespublished across TopUniversities and TopMBA. He has nearly 10 years of experience writing for a student audience and extensive knowledge of universities and study programs around the world.
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