Thunderbird Among World's Best Full-Time MBA Programs; Improves Standing for Second Consecutive Year in Financial Times Rankings

Business Wire, Jan 30, 2006

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- For the second consecutive year, Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management, has risen in the Financial Times rankings of the world's best providers of full-time MBA programs. Thunderbird placed 54th on the list, an improvement from No. 66 last year.

In its annual ranking of full-time MBA programs, The Financial Times judged graduate schools around the world on alumni career development and purchasing power, diversity and programs, and research capabilities. In rankings of graduate schools worldwide, Thunderbird ranked No. 17 in "International Mobility" of alumni, No. 24 in "International Experience" and exposure, and No. 30 in "Alumni Recommendations." Thunderbird also moved up to No. 31 among U.S. schools, an improvement of eight places over last year.

"We are pleased that the Financial Times has again validated Thunderbird's positive direction and the continuous improvements we are implementing at the School," said Thunderbird President Angel Cabrera, Ph.D. "We are grateful for this honor and confident that Thunderbird will continue to have a growing and positive impact on the world by educating global leaders who create sustainable prosperity worldwide."

Thunderbird is consistently ranked as the world's leader in global management education. U.S. News and World Report has ranked Thunderbird No. 1 in "International" Business for 10 consecutive years, while the Wall Street Journal has named the school No. 1 in "International Business" for each of the past five years.

In keeping with its Truly Global reputation, Thunderbird continues to build its worldwide presence with good results. Thunderbird maintains full-time study options in the Czech Republic and Latin America, as well as strong executive education programs in Europe, Russia and China.