Global Business & Governance
2010 Fall Semester - Academics

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 and politicians, speak with local business professionals, visit parliament, and learn firsthand 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.

If you have never before taken an Italian language course, you are required to take Beginning Italian I, which focuses on basic communication, listening comprehension and grammar. In addition, you will choose 2 electives from the Global Business and Governance subject areas such as business, politics and communication. For your remaining courses, you may choose 1 or 2 electives from the full curriculum.

If you have already taken an Italian language course, you will choose 2 electives from the Global Business and Governance subject areas. For your remaining courses, you may choose 2 or 3 electives (including a language course if you so wish) from the full curriculum.

All electives and language courses meet for a total of 45 contact hours and are generally worth 3 credits in the US semester system. If students enroll in 5 classes, they can earn up to 15 credits in the US semester system. However, it is up to the discretion of your academic advisor how much credit will be awarded.

Schedule Summary

Semester classes at the GlobalCampus meet one to three times per week for a total of 3 contact hours. Classes are typically held Monday through Thursday although study trips and other required fieldwork may occur on Fridays. Classes are offered at various times throughout the day. Class timetables will be released approximately three months before the program closure date, and your final course schedule will be posted to your MyCEA Account around two weeks before the program start date.

Course Registration

Students must register for courses prior to departure for Rome. A course preference form will be posted to your MyCEA Account when course timetables are released. This form should be completed upon submission of your program confirmation but no later than the program closure date. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis so it is in your best interest to submit your course preference form as soon as possible.

Course preferences for electives are considered final when submitted to CEA. For language courses, you will indicate an estimated level on your course preference form, but you will take a language placement exam onsite. Registration for your language course will then be adjusted as necessary to coincide with the results of your exam. To aid in the registration process, it is in your best interest to have courses, including alternates, approved by your academic advisor prior to submitting your course preference form.