MAST combines liberal arts, sustainability, and applied practice to prepare graduates for careers across public, private, nonprofit, educational, and cultural sectors. Students develop the tools to understand complexity, collaborate across disciplines, and lead transformation.

Through retreats in Zurich and Geneva, collaborative projects, and partnerships with organizations ranging from NGOs and museums to corporations and research institutes, students gain practical experience while building a professional portfolio before graduation.

Located in Lugano, Franklin offers an international residential campus experience and a degree accredited in both Switzerland and the United States. Students graduate with global perspectives, practical experience, and a network that extends across sectors and borders.