International Academic Partnership

Soochow University School of Big Data Management Partners with Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University (ASU) on Dual Degree Program

In 2026, the School of Big Data Management at Soochow University officially signed a Dual Degree Program agreement with the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University (ASU), USA.

About Thunderbird School of Global Management

Founded in 1946, Thunderbird is globally recognized as a premier institution for international management education. It has been ranked #1 in the world for International Trade / International Business for eight consecutive years by leading publications, including The Wall Street Journal and U.S. News & World Report. Powered by a global alumni network of over 38,000 leaders across 140 countries, Thunderbird continues to pioneer the future of global leadership education.

Graduate Dual Degree Framework

Under this partnership, Soochow University master's students can complete one year of study at Soochow and one year at Thunderbird to earn master's degrees from both institutions. By combining Soochow's strengths in big data analytics and artificial intelligence with Thunderbird’s world-class global management expertise, this program is dedicated to cultivating "Data-Driven Managers" who possess data-informed decision-making capabilities, cross-cultural leadership, and a truly global perspective.