Emerson College is a campus without borders, because producing inspired work requires a global perspective. Our partnership with Franklin University Switzerland grants students the unparalleled opportunity to pursue one of two dual-degree programs: a Global BA in Business of Creative Enterprises or a Global BA in International and Political Communication. Students who complete the program receive both an associate’s degree from Franklin and a bachelor’s degree from Emerson.

In both programs, you will spend your first two years in Lugano, Switzerland, and your final two years in Boston. Surrounded by the Swiss Alps and situated on its namesake lake, Lugano is both breathtaking and the ideal home base for the Franklin experience: a high-quality liberal arts education and an exploration of the world and its people. While in Franklin, you’ll study a broad liberal arts curriculum and travel to other European cities.

Our academic partnership with Franklin is grounded in a mutual understanding and appreciation for both the liberal arts and a global experience. Franklin is a four-year, American-style liberal arts university, well-known for its immersive experiential learning program. Your time at Franklin will set you up for success at Emerson and allow you to pursue your studies through a global lens.