Global Perspective Residencies | Graduate School of Political Management

The Global Perspective Residencies Program aims to empower and prepare students for success and leadership in engagement in foreign environments and with international counterparts. The residencies bring you face to face with senior leaders in politics, advocacy, and business. The program will help you learn how to navigate the corridors of power in the most important regions of the globe.

To provide an insider's perspective on the countries' systems of politics, communications, and advocacy, each residency includes:

Four-week online coursework
One-week onsite program

By joining a residency you will:

Immerse yourself in the country's history and culture.
Experience first-hand national political institutions and interest groups as well as the country's challenges and opportunities in relation to the global world.
Meet with senior government officials, political strategists, busines leaders, respected journalists, PR specialists, non-profit organizations, and lobbyists.
Enhance your professional skills and advance your lifelong professional network connections.

The Daniel Morgan Graduate School of National Security (DMGS) is the primary sponsor of our Global Perspective Residency courses. DMGS generously funds the overseas expenses and program fees for students participating in Global Perspective Residencies.

Global Perspective Residencies are an optional elective for the GSPM Political Management, Legislative Affairs, and Strategic Public Relations programs.

Upcoming Residencies

We have residency courses on five continents around the world. Offerings vary by semester and year.

Spring 2019

Discover the strategies political professionals need to succeed in Beijing and Hong Kong.

Summer 2019

South Africa

Learn what it takes to make an impact in African politics.

Washington, DC

Navigate the halls of power in Washington, DC.

Fall 2019

Germany

Meet with leaders and advocates in Madrid and Barcelona.

Brussels

Engage with officials in the United States’ closest ally.

"It was amazing. It was a whirlwind. It felt like we accomplished a month's work of activities in a week. We did get to meet with the minister of finance on the Brazil trip which was a huge accomplishment ."

Caitlin Christian

GSPM Class of 2015