Leadership and Management (Global Creative Industries), MLM
Unlock your potential as a leader or manager of creative teams in film, music, gaming, design and more. Gain essential skills to succeed in the rapidly changing digital economy.
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Additional facts
STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
ASU is not currently accepting applications for this program.
Degree description
The Master of Leadership and Management program with a concentration in global creative industries program offers you leadership and management fundamentals for success across sectors in the global creative industries, as well as a digital global mindset and a holistic approach to the global creative industries.
In this program, you gain the hard and soft skills needed to navigate and thrive in today's interconnected world (e.g., finance, accounting, marketing, data analytics, negotiation, cross-cultural communication and emerging digital technologies) and gain a deeper understanding of the creative process. You attain a comprehensive set of practices that foster generative and sustainable innovation and implementation geared towards opportunity recognition within tomorrow's increasingly cross-border and trans-industry marketplace. The program prioritizes industry immersion in every class and focuses on the nexus of art and commerce, emphasizing creativity for managers and management for creatives.
About Thunderbird
Thunderbird School of Global Management has produced world-class leaders for nearly 80 years. The ideal Thunderbird student is curious, globally minded, and eager to develop and advance their career in leadership and management within the global and digital landscape of today's interconnected world. After completing this program, graduates join a thriving global alumni network nearly 50,000 strong, managing some of the world's largest institutions, companies, nonprofits and NGOs.
GI Bill® benefits
This new program is not yet approved for use with GI Bill® benefits.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
30 credit hours including the required capstone course (TAM 541)
Required Core (3 credit hours) Concentration (9 credit hours) Electives (15 credit hours) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
TAM 582 Communicating and Negotiating in a Dynamic Global World (3)
TGM 506 Communicating and Negotiating Across Cultures (3)
HDA 521 Counting Arts and Culture: Reasoning with Empirical Evidence (3)
HDA 598 Topic: Creativity and Design Thinking (3)
TGM 503 Global Marketing (3)
TGM 549 Global Leadership (3)
TGM 567 Career Development for the Global Creative Industries (3)
TGM 568 Metaverse and the Global Enterprise (3)
TAM 541 Strategy in a Competitive World (3)
Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants (opens in new window) | International applicants (opens in new window) | English proficiency (opens in new window)
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 in leadership and management or a related field 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: Additional Application Information An applicant interview is also required.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | Rolling* |
*A rolling deadline means that applications will continue to be reviewed on a regular basis until the semester begins. International students should be mindful of visa deadlines to ensure there is time to produce necessary visa documents. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit application materials as soon as possible for consideration.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Get an estimateCareer opportunities
Graduates are well qualified for global leadership and management careers in film, television and new media; music; augmented reality, virtual reality and extended reality; gaming; design; the arts; location-based entertainment; e-sports; advertising; branding; and Metaverse tech such as gaming, blockchain, crypto and NFTs.
Career opportunities include professional titles such as:
- brand manager
- business development executive
- creative industries entrepreneur
- executive producer
- general manager
- graphic design manager
- marketing manager
- media relations manager
- product development executive
- production manager
- program manager
- talent acquisition manager
- UX designer
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
Thunderbird School of Global Management
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TGHB 209
admissions.tbird@asu.edu
602-496-7100
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