The Program

A campus as big as the world

THE PROGRAM

Travel Residencies & program details

Imagine who you could become after two transformative years living and studying across six continents in more than 40 countries. Through immersive global experiences, you will develop new languages, expand your economic worldview, and master cross-cultural leadership alongside a carefully selected cohort of future changemakers preparing to lead in an increasingly complex world. Ultimately, preparing you to become the leader the world needs.

First Residency

4-Week Foundation in Scotland

Your journey begins in Edinburgh, Scotland, where you will be introduced to the intellectual, cultural, and leadership framework that will guide your next two years. This initial residency is intentionally designed to ease students into global living while building the habits, mindset, and resilience required for an international academic experience.

Because Scotland shares linguistic and cultural familiarity with North America, this phase allows students to transition into global study without immediate language barriers while developing independence, adaptability, and cohort cohesion.

Students beginning a global leadership masters program in Edinburgh, Scotland during the first residency of an immersive global studies degree.

Students enrolled in a language immersion masters program studying French culture, economics, and leadership during a European global studies residency.

Second Residency

15 Weeks in France

As one of the world’s historic intellectual and cultural centers, France provides the ideal environment to study how enduring institutions evolve while preserving legacy. Students will be immersed in French language and culture while examining how European nations approach economic sustainability, cultural preservation, public policy, innovative ecosystems, and social infrastructures.

Through academic travel across countries such as Spain, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Poland, students experience firsthand how geographically small regions can produce vastly different economic models, governance styles, and cultural identities. We will also travel throughout Europe by visiting Spain, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Poland, among others.

Third Residency

15 Weeks In South America

After a two-week respite back home, you will enter one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking regions of the developing world. Beginning in Uruguay, which is widely recognized as one of South America's most stable and progressive nations. Students will examine how governance, education, and sustainability policies can shape long-term national success. This residency emphasizes the understanding of emerging markets, resource stewardship, and sustainability leadership, while exploring biodiversity, environmental economics, and beyond.

From this foundation, students will also explore Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and Costa Rica while gaining exposure to some of the world's most diverse ecosystems, economic models, and cultural traditions.

Cross cultural leadership masters students engaging with communities in South America through experiential learning and international travel residencies.

Students in an alternative MBA international leadership program studying global manufacturing, trade, and business culture in China.

Fourth Residency

15 Weeks in China

China represents one of the most significant economic transformations in modern history. As a central player in global manufacturing, supply chains, technology development, and international trade, understanding China is essential for anyone seeking leadership in the global economy.

Students will also study the concept of guanxi — the trust-based relationship networks that underpin much of China's business culture learning how relational capital often determines opportunity more than transactional skill.

Additional regional travel may include Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and Australia to compare Eastern economic models and leadership philosophies.

Fifth Residency

15 Weeks in the Middle East & India

Few regions demonstrate the intersection of ancient civilization and rapid modernization more powerfully than India and the Middle East. These regions represent historic centers of trade, philosophy, religion, and artistic expression while simultaneously becoming global hubs for technology, entrepreneurship, and design innovation.

India provides exposure to one of the world's most culturally and linguistically diverse societies, while Middle Eastern nations such as the UAE demonstrate how strategic national vision can rapidly transform economies.

Students will explore how countries such as the United Arab Emirates and India are investing heavily in smart city development, digital economies and entrepreneurship ecosystems.

Students participating in a masters with language and travel program while experiencing diverse cultures across India and the Middle East.

Graduate students exploring entrepreneurship ecosystems and emerging economies during a global studies masters residency across Africa.

Sixth Residency

15 Weeks in Africa

Africa is one of the fastest-growing regions of the world shaping global economic growth. With one of the youngest populations in the world and a rapidly expanding digital infrastructure, Africa presents enormous opportunities for leaders. It has rich history, culture, and influence being exported all over the world.

Here, we will explore agricultural innovation, mobile banking and digital adoption, energy development opportunities and entrepreneurship ecosystems in emerging markets.

Students will experience countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Senegal, and Nigeria to understand how emerging economies build momentum and opportunity.

Seventh & Final Residency

15 Weeks in North America & the Caribbean

This residency will be the culmination of all your travels, cultural explorations, and language learning: Dedicated to synthesis, reflection and execution.

After nearly two years of traveling the globe, students will return to North America to integrate what they have learned and translate the experience into leadership action.

We will spend focusing on your Capstone leadership thesis, applied research initiatives, strategic planning for career development, venture or policy pathways along with your global initiative development as a prepared Palm Scholar.

The Capstone strategy will ultimately outline how to apply meaningful impact on business, policy, entrepreneurship and social innovation.

Graduate students synthesizing global experiences in an interdisciplinary global studies degree focused on leadership, service, and global impact.

Submission
Dates & Investment

Priority application due date: May 31, 2026
Final consideration date: June 30, 2026
Program dates: August 3, 2026 – August 4, 2028

Full price: $250,000
First payment of 50% ($125,000): June 30, 2026
Second payment of 50% ($125,000): June 30, 2027
This price is all-inclusive: travel, lodging, meals, tuition, textbooks, required technology and subscriptions, visas, entrance fees, time off, monthly stipend, and international health insurance. The only items not covered by the $250,000 are passport fees and personal purchases (extra meals, souvenirs, etc.).