CORRECTING and REPLACING Superior Quality Defines Thunderbird's E-Learning Program; Next Online Certificate Begins in February.Business Editors CORRECTION...by Thunderbird thunderbird In North American Indian mythology, a powerful spirit in the form of a bird that watered the earth and made vegetation grow. Lightning was believed to flash from its eyes or beak, and the beating of its wings was thought to represent rolling thunder. , The American Graduate School of International Management GLENDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 26, 2004 In BW5070 issued Jan. 16, 2004: First graph, third sentence of release (dated Jan. 16, 2004) should read: "Ranked No. 1 in global business for its executive degree programs by Business Week magazine," (sted "Recently ranked the No. 1 e-learning provider by Business Week magazine,"). The corrected release reads: SUPERIOR QUALITY DEFINES THUNDERBIRD'S E-LEARNING PROGRAM; NEXT ONLINE CERTIFICATE BEGINS IN FEBRUARY While many colleges and business schools have ventured into "e-learning," the delivery of classes over the internet, the Internet, the, international computer network linking together thousands of individual networks at military and government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, industrial and financial corporations of all sizes, and commercial enterprises quality of available programs varies widely. Few e-learning providers have the history, success and breadth of business courses offered by Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management. Ranked No. 1 in global business for its executive degree programs by Business Week magazine, Thunderbird's online certification program has a distinguished history of using distance learning to widen wid·en tr. & intr.v. wid·ened, wid·en·ing, wid·ens To make or become wide or wider. wid  en·er n. the accessibility ofits programs to underserved areas and to provide the flexibility demanded by today's corporate leaders. Thunderbird's next online e-learning program, "Emerging Global Leader," begins Feb. 18, 2004. A six-week program geared toward mid- to upper-level business managers on the executive track, the course attracts leaders from prestigious companies around the world. Feedback obtained from Thunderbird e-learning students indicates that superior content, coupled with the interactivity between peers and faculty members, are what makes the program so effective. Some examples of executive feedback: "The most important aspect I have learned about Global Leadership (with Thunderbird online certificate) is the importance of not just of being culturally sensitive but more importantly how to really implement it." Lauren Hal Director, Technology Policy Microsoft "The online Emerging Global Leader program will allow me to be more aware, flexible and successful as a leader on a global level." Jamie Graham Jamie Graham was the Chief Constable of Vancouver, British Columbia, from August 22, 2002 to August 13, 2007. A former Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer, Graham was popular with his officers, but was often criticized by community groups and the press. CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Virtualwire "I used to think that e-learning programs were not participative. You have changed my perception. The way Thunderbird structured the course was amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. ." Seshsayee Bellamkonda Director of Technology Development American Express American Express (NYSE: AXP), sometimes known as "AmEx" or "Amex", is a diversified global financial services company, headquartered in New York City. The company is best known for its credit card, charge card and traveler's cheque businesses. "I have learned the differences between managers and leaders ... and the importance of communication in a global environment ... this type of awareness is incredibly important in the domestic and global community." Stephen Kane Associate Booz Allen Hamilton Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., referred to as Booz Allen is one of the oldest strategy consulting firms in the world.[1] The firm formerly had two consulting divisions: WCB (Worldwide Commercial Business, also known as “The Commercial Side”) and WTB Business leaders can enroll in and complete this certificate program from any computer in the world with Internet access See how to access the Internet. . To learn more about Thunderbird's e-learning program or to register online, visit www.thunderbird.edu/ethunderbird/ or contact Olivier Bouclier at 602-978-7859. |
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