Foundations of Cross-cultural Leadership and Innovation (Graduate Certificate)
Global Cross-Cultural Communication, Innovation, Innovation Management, Management, Multinational Organization Leadership, Sustainable Innovation, cross-cultural communications, global leadership, international leadership, leadership
This program is offered to Mandarin-speaking students in China. Instruction is entirely offered in Mandarin.
Build the skills to lead across cultures and spark innovation. This three-course microcertificate equips you, the early professional, with practical tools in leadership, collaboration and creative problem-solving, helping you stand out and succeed in today's global workplace.
The foundations of cross-cultural leadership and innovation microcertificate program prepares you to thrive in diverse and rapidly changing environments. You explore key topics including cross-cultural communication and negotiation, adaptive leadership, digital transformation and innovative strategy.
Designed for emerging and current leaders from any industry, this program supports you in seeking to expand your leadership capacity and global perspective. You gain strategies for building trust across cultural and organizational boundaries, managing collaboration in hybrid and digital contexts, and cultivating innovation that drives meaningful results.
By the end of the program, you are prepared to approach leadership with confidence, agility and creativity; equipped to inspire others, adapt to uncertainty and make a lasting impact in today's interconnected world.
About Thunderbird
Thunderbird School of Global Management has produced world-class leaders for more than 75 years. The ideal Thunderbird student is curious, globally minded, and eager to develop and advance their careers in leadership and management within the global and digital landscape of the current world. Upon completion of this degree program, graduates join a thriving global alumni network nearly 50,000 strong, managing some of the world's largest institutions, companies, nonprofits and NGOs.
- College/school:
Thunderbird School of Global Management
- Location: Online
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
9 credit hours
Required Core (6 credit hours) Electives (3 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information
TAM 530 Data Analytics and Digital Transformation in a Global World (3)
TAM 582 Communicating and Negotiating in a Dynamic Global World (3)
TAM 505 Navigating Global and Regional Business Environments (3)
TAM 511 Global Accounting: Managing with Numbers (3)
TAM 521 Financial Value Creation for Leaders (3)
TAM 542 Global Leadership and Personal Development (3)
TAM 557 Global Marketing in a Digital Age (3)
TGM 586 Global Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Business (3)
Students select one of the listed courses as an elective. Courses should be selected in consultation with the program advisor.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S.
applicants | International
applicants | English
proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Thunderbird School of Global Management.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
Applicants are required to submit:
- graduate admissions application and application fee
- official transcripts
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Admissions Information
Eligibility is strictly limited to Mandarin-speaking applicants from China. Applicants who hold a Benke Graduation Certificate or Zhuanke without a bachelor's degree equivalent are eligible to apply.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | Online | Rolling | |
| Session B | Online | Rolling |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | Rolling | |
| Session B | Online | Rolling |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | Rolling |
Graduates of this microcertificate program have gained the skills to enhance their career in any particular job field or function where cross-cultural leadership and innovation skills are especially valuable.
Career examples include:
- business analyst
- communications specialist
- compliance manager
- general manager
- operations manager
- project coordinator
- project manager
- talent development specialist
Thunderbird School of Global Management
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TGHB 209
admissions.tbird@asu.edu
602-496-7100
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
