Academic Focus
The Global Business & Governance program is intended for students of all language levels who are interested in taking business and politics classes in English while being immersed in Italian culture. The curriculum has been specifically designed to help students gain special insight into the intercultural world of international business, governance, economics and mass media. By participating in this program, you will enjoy the unique advantage of studying the international aspects of business and politics in a foreign location, as our courses strive to bring you into direct contact with experts and workers throughout Rome in the fields of commerce, management, marketing, journalism, international relations, human rights and finance.
Taking advantage of Italy's political and media capital, the location of the CEA GlobalCampus in Rome also helps to frame the curriculum of the Global Business & Governance program. The program is driven by a sequence of onsite activities, projects and team tasks that help you learn by doing - whether that means debating the effects of globalization with Italian university undergrads, or working in teams to formulate business strategies for emerging European firms. Courses are designed to make use of Rome as the "classroom", so you will have the opportunity to visit local businesses, politicians, speak with local business professionals, visit parliament, and learn first hand about Rome in the larger European context. By studying business and politics in Italy, you will gain valuable skills for the global marketplace as well as develop the international cultural fluency required to communicate and function effectively in an increasingly globalized world.
You are required to take one Italian language course which focuses on oral comprehension and expression, listening comprehension and grammar components appropriate to your language level. Choose 2 electives from the Global Business & Governance subject areas, such as business, politics and communications. For your remaining courses, you may choose 1 or 2 electives from the full curriculum.
You will enroll in a total of four or five courses and take between 12 and 15 credits in the US semester system. Both Italian language courses and elective courses generally meet for a total of 45 contact hours and are worth 3 credits in the US semester system. However, it is up to the discretion of your academic advisor how many credits will be awarded.
Schedule Summary
All elective classes meet either one or two times per week, for a total of 3 hours per week. Language courses meet two times per week for a total of 3 hours weekly. Classes may be held on any day of the week and are offered at various times throughout the day.
Course Registration
Course selection will take place prior to your departure for Italy. You will be required to submit your course selections to the CEA headquarter office prior to departure for Italy. While at the CEA GlobalCampus in Rome you must choose to take either three of four electives. To aid in the registration process, it is in your best interest to have courses, including alternates, approved by your academic advisor prior to departure.
To learn more about course requirements for your particular session as well as information regarding your host institution, you may click on the appropriate links above.
