Founded in 1946, Thunderbird School of Global Management is a graduate management school that has operations in the United States, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Russia, Singapore and China. The school is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Thunderbird School of Global Management offers independent study programs in strategy, finance, communication and leadership and supply chain. The school provides certificate programs for executives and business professionals. Its library offers books, journals, periodicals, foreign language films and documentaries, newspapers and databases. The school publishes, Thunderbird Magazine that provides in-depth features, intriguing profiles, alumni updates, faculty research and institutional news. In addition, it provides various language and culture programs. Thunderbird School of Global Management is located in Glendale, Ariz.