Fourth Industrial Revolution
Overview
New technologies are fusing the physical, biological and digital worlds and fundamentally altering the way we live, work and relate to one another. In this new paradigm, organizations need a different type of leader.
With a transdisciplinary approach combining world-class faculty instruction and hands-on experience, Thunderbird is equipping leaders with the skill sets and digital global mindset they'll need to overcome the challenges and realize the opportunities of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
4IR Partners
Global Carbon Removal Partnership
As part of our commitment to sustainability, together with the Foundation for Climate Restoration, Thunderbird launched the Global Carbon Removal...
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Sustainability
Phoenix Global Rising
A a transformative multi-stakeholder initiative committed to making the city a cosmopolitan innovation and inclusion vanguard for the 21st century.
Diversity and inclusion
Fourth Industrial Revolution
4IR Degree Programs
Master of Global Management
Location:
Phoenix
Start dates:
Aug,
Jan
Experience:
No experience required
Master of Leadership and Management
Location:
Online
Start dates:
Mar,
May,
Jun,
Aug,
Oct,
Jan
Experience:
No experience required
Executive Master of Global Management: Space Leadership, Business, and Policy
Location:
Phoenix
Start dates:
Aug
Experience:
8+ years
Executive Master of Global Management
Location:
Phoenix
Start dates:
Aug
Experience:
8+ years
Executive Master of Arts in Global Affairs and Management
Location:
Washington, D.C.
Start dates:
Jan
Experience:
5+ years
Undergraduate Certificate in International Trade
Location:
Phoenix
Start dates:
Ongoing Enrollment
Experience:
No experience required
4IR Certificates
4IR Faculty
4IR News
11/01/23
Kenyan Tech Expert Philip Thigo Appointed to United Nations Artificial Intelligence Advisory
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed technology and public policy expert Philip Thigo to a newly established high-level...
Global Impact and Engagement
4IR Insights
06/15/23
How broadband is reshaping the retail industry and what it means for the future
The introduction of broadband internet has significantly influenced the retail sector in the United States. It has altered how consumers gather...
Faculty insight
03/28/23
From the metaverse to the universe: How technology and education are unifying human exploration of different worlds and realities
If we look back even just 100 years, how many wars or global conflicts could have been avoided if world leaders were able to pick up the phone and...
Faculty insight
10/07/22
Crisis leadership in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: What’s changed and how your organization can come out stronger
Many organizations view crisis management as non-essential. In the past, crises were rare, improvisation was common, and leaders could typically count...
Faculty insight
09/26/22
How to make agility your company’s superpower
It is hard to grow fast if you manage slow. This is a lesson many leaders learned the hard way through the COVID-19 pandemic, when companies were...
Faculty insight
09/08/22
The Metaverse is changing reality as we know it
The Fourth Industrial Revolution has offered tremendous advancements in technology – at a faster rate than ever before. In a short period of time, our...
Faculty insight
09/01/22
What Russia’s Exit From the International Space Station Means for the Future of International Space Collaboration
After more than two-decades partnering with the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan, Russia has announced plans to withdraw from the...
Faculty insight