Admission requirements
Applying is the first step to transforming your career. Each Thunderbird degree and program has its own admissions requirements. Use the menu below to find the requirements for the program you’re interested in.
Start your application
Your journey starts here. Start your application on the ASU Admissions page. The application process takes about 30 minutes. Before you begin, have your high school and previous college information available.
Connect with our admissions team
Wherever you’re at in your consideration process, Thunderbird’s admissions team is here to help. If you would like to speak to an admissions team member, you may call directly at: +1 602-496-7100.
The admissions team is available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, MST.
You can also email the team at: [email protected].
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- Undergraduate application
- Official transcript
- SAT/ACT
- No work experience required
- Undergraduate application
- Official transcript
- SAT/ACT
- No work experience required
- Undergraduate application
- Official transcript
- SAT/ACT
- No work experience required
- Current ASU student in good junior year standing
- 3.0 GPA
- GMAT/GRE waived if GPA >= 3.25
- Online application (includes resume, essay, LOR, official transcripts, professional/academic reference)
- No work experience required
- Undergraduate degree
- Proof of English proficiency
- GMAT/GRE (waivers available)
- International experience
- Online application (includes resume, essay, LOR, official transcripts)
- Interview
- Second language required by graduation
- Undergraduate degree
- Proof of English proficiency
- Online application (includes resume, documentation of place of residence, official transcripts)
- 2+ years of work experience recommended
- Undergraduate degree
- Proof of English proficiency
- Online application (includes resume, essay, official transcripts)
- One interview
- 5+ years of work experience recommended
- Undergraduate degree
- Proof of English proficiency
- Online application (includes resume, essay, official transcripts)
- 1 interview
- 5+ years of work experience required
- Undergraduate degree
- Proof of English proficiency
- Online application (includes resume, essay, official transcripts)
- One interview
- 5+ years of work experience recommended
- Graduate admissions application and application fee
- Personal statement
- Official transcripts
- Professional resume
- Two letters of recommendation
- Select interview(s) with Thunderbird faculty and staff
- Proof of English proficiency
- Applicants to the DPP program are expected to have earned an accredited master’s degree. Exceptional individuals with a bachelor’s degree may also be considered.
- Applicants should possess a global perspective and a desire for an applied focus in their program. This information should be reflected in their application personal statement.
- 8+ years of senior-level work experience is preferred for admission to the program. This information should be reflected in the applicant's professional resume.
- Although students holding degrees in any field may be accepted, all applications are reviewed to ensure that students have the optimal academic background required to be productive in the program. Deficiency courses may be added if the committee deems this necessary for student success.