Najafi 100 Million Learners Global Initiative
Overview
In an era where global connectivity and digital transformation are redefining the landscape of education and business, the Francis and Dionne Najafi 100 Million Learners Global Initiative stands out as a pioneering effort to democratize access to world-class management education. This initiative, spearheaded by Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, is designed to provide transformative learning opportunities to learners worldwide, particularly focusing on underrepresented and underserved communities.
This visionary program was launched in January 2022 and offers online, global education from Thunderbird/ASU (world-class, accredited institutions) in 40 different languages to learners across the globe, at absolutely no cost to the learner. Remarkably, this groundbreaking endeavor aims for 70% of the total learners to be women and young women, ensuring a significant impact on gender equality in education.
The Global Initiative aligns with Thunderbird’s mission to empower and influence global leaders and managers who harness the Fourth Industrial Revolution's potential to promote equitable and sustainable prosperity worldwide. By participating, learners gain access to unparalleled educational opportunities from two prestigious institutions at absolutely no cost.
The program is for everyone, and is designed to benefit individual learners as well as organizations and corporations, including their constituents, stakeholders, and employees.
The program offers three tailored pathways to accommodate learners at different education levels:
- Foundational Program: Accessible to learners of any educational background, providing essential skills and knowledge.
- Intermediate Program: Designed for those with high school or undergraduate education, offering more advanced content.
- Advanced Program: Aimed at graduate-level learners seeking specialized and in-depth expertise.
Take charge of your future and become part of a transformative movement with the Francis and Dionne Najafi 100 Million Learners Global Initiative.
Disclaimer: The Najafi 100 Million Learners Global Initiative offers a variety of self-paced, online courses designed to provide learners with flexible, high-quality educational resources at no cost. Please note that while these courses are developed and curated by leading Thunderbird experts, they are not taught by live faculty. Learners can expect to engage with pre-recorded materials, interactive content, and assessments designed to enhance their learning experience independently. This program is designed to accommodate learners from around the world, empowering them with knowledge without the need for real-time instruction or live interaction with instructors.
The Foundational program is currently available in the following languages: English, Spanish, Arabic, Gujarati, French, Portuguese, Swahili, Farsi, Hindi, Turkish, Indonesian, Russian, Javanese, Italian, Thai, Hausa, Malay, Vietnamese, Zulu, Yoruba, and Mandarin. The Intermediate and Advanced programs are currently available in English.
Our lives were transformed by our experience at Thunderbird and we wanted to extend that same transformative experience to people around the world who do not have the opportunity to access this world-class education.”
Programs
Foundational courses
For learners with any level of education.
The Foundational program is currently available in the following languages: English, Spanish, Arabic, Gujarati, French, Portuguese, Swahili, Farsi, Hindi, Turkish, Indonesian, Russian, Javanese, Italian, Thai, Hausa, Malay, Vietnamese, Zulu, Yoruba, and Mandarin.
Intermediate courses
For learners with high school or undergraduate education.
The Intermediate program is currently available in English (course one of five).
Introduction to Accounting, Budgeting, and Finance
Global Sustainability Management
Global Entrepreneurship
Advanced courses
Courses for learners with undergraduate or graduate education.
The Advanced program is currently available in English (all courses).
Languages
- Arabic
- Bengali
- Burmese
- Czech
- Dutch
- English
- Farsi
- French
- German
- Gujarati
- Hausa
- Hindi
- Hungarian
- Bahasa (Indonesia)
- Italian
- Japanese
- Javanese
- Kazakh
- Kinyarwanda
- Korean
- Malay
- Mandarin Chinese (S)
- Mandarin Chinese (T)
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Punjabi
- Romanian
- Russian
- Slovak
- Spanish
- Swahili
- Swedish
- Tagalog
- Thai
- Turkish
- Ukrainian
- Urdu
- Uzbek
- Vietnamese
- Yoruba
- Zulu
The Need
In today’s global economy, where technology is rapidly changing the job market, having a future-ready skill set is essential for personal and professional success. Unfortunately, many learners worldwide lack access to quality education and 21st-century skills—a gap that is widening. The demand for higher education is expected to skyrocket from 222 million in 2020 to over 470 million by 2035. Meeting this demand would require building eight universities serving 40,000 students every week for the next 15 years. Additionally, 90% of university students worldwide lack access to the resources and recognition of top-ranked institutions. The need for a new economy skill set among those at the economic base, including women entrepreneurs, is projected to exceed 2-3 billion people.
News
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Partner with us
Partnering with the Francis and Dionne Najafi 100 Million Learners Global Initiative offers organizations a unique opportunity to make a transformative impact on global education. By collaborating with us, you will play a crucial role in reaching and empowering millions of learners worldwide. Your organization's expertise and network can help drive meaningful change in key markets, ensuring that quality education is accessible to all. Together, we can bridge educational gaps, foster innovation, and create a brighter future for learners everywhere.
Support this initiative
A gift to the Francis and Dionne Najafi 100 Million Learners Global Initiative will enable learners across the world to receive a world-class global management education at no cost. Your support will provide learning experiences to students who can utilize entrepreneurship and management skills to fight poverty and improve living conditions in their communities. Most importantly, your donation will promote Thunderbird's vision of an equitable and inclusive world by addressing the great disparity in educational access globally. Thank you for your consideration and support.