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Business & Communication
Rome, Italy
About the Program
Delve into the political, economic, and business implications of globalization as you develop valuable skills applicable across a wide range of career opportunities. Examine the complex relationships between economic, political, and legal institutions and business organizations—all in the context of today’s fast-paced global transformations. You’ll gain first-hand experience in local business strategies and communication skills as you explore local environments, meet with professionals, and take academic field trips that provide real-world perspectives. Build the international cultural fluency you need to communicate effectively in an increasingly global world.
Requirements
Overview
Rome
8/23/16 - 12/3/16
$16,595
12 - 16
Deadlines
Closed
7/1/16
Requirements
Eligibility
High School Graduate
All Levels
2.5
Where You'll Study
CEA CAPA Rome Center
The CEA CAPA Rome Center stands in the elegant Prati district and offers you a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the dynamic blend of ancient history and contemporary innova...
CEA CAPA Rome Center
The CEA CAPA Rome Center stands in the elegant Prati district and offers you a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the dynamic blend of ancient history and contemporary innovation. This bustling neighborhood, nestled between Vatican City and the Tiber River, provides you with convenient access to renowned landmarks such as Castel Sant’Angelo and St. Peter’s Basilica. It also features the charm of local cafés, boutique shopping, and beautiful parks like the Villa Borghese Gardens.
The Rome Center lies at the heart of the experience, creating a dedicated space for academic and professional growth. The CEA CAPA onsite team ensures personalized support tailored to your needs. The Rome Center serves as a hub for learning, cultural engagement, and career readiness, and its tailored internships and academic programs provide you with valuable global skills.
The Rome Center’s ideal location enables you to explore the city conveniently, with the Lepanto Metro Station just an eight-minute walk away and the Historical City Center directly across the Tiber River. You will enjoy an exciting and collaborative space, connecting with peers and building meaningful, lifelong friendships. Immersive excursions to either Pompeii or Ostia Antica provide deep insight into Roman culture, helping create lasting memories that extend well beyond your time abroad. The CEA CAPA Rome Center combines academic excellence with extraordinary cultural immersion and career-building opportunities, making it a truly unique destination.
Transcript Information
Courses at the CEA CAPA Rome Center are transcripted by the University of New Haven (UNH), CEA CAPA’s School of Record.
Accreditation
Courses taught at the CEA CAPA Rome Center have been designed in conjunction with, and approved by, the University of New Haven (UNH). In addition, faculty appointments have been approved by UNH. After the successful completion of a session at the CEA CAPA Rome Center, you will receive credit for your work from UNH. Located in Connecticut, the University of New Haven is a student-focused, comprehensive university that’s fully accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The agreement between CEA CAPA and UNH follows the highest standards of good practice in education abroad and satisfies the rigorous requirements of the University's institutional accreditor, making credits earned at the CEA CAPA Rome Center easily transferable to US-accredited institutions. Learn more about UNH's service as the School of Record for CEA CAPA
Grading
Professors at the CEA CAPA Rome Center will carefully evaluate your work and progress throughout the academic session. When calculating final grades, instructors consider written and oral exercises, homework assignments, attendance, classroom participation, and exam performance.
The following grading scale is in use for CEA CAPA center-delivered syllabi:
| DESCRIPTOR | ALPHA | NUMERIC | GPA | REQUIREMENT/EXPECTATION |
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| Outstanding (High Distinction) |
A | 93+ | 4.0 | Maximum grade: In addition to description for grade "A-", the participant shows detailed understanding of materials about which he or she can show independent analytical ability. This means the ability to question an issue from different perspectives and evaluate responses in an objective manner. |
| Excellent (Distinction) |
A- | 90 - 92.99 | 3.7 | Participant shows understanding of literature beyond the textbook/class hand-outs/class notes, and the work shows a high level of independent thought, presents informed and insightful discussion, and demonstrates a well-developed capacity for evaluation. |
| Very good (High Credit) |
B+ | 87 - 89.99 | 3.3 | Shows evidence of a capacity to generalize from the taught content, or the material in literature, or from class lectures in an informed manner. Also, the work demonstrates a capacity to integrate personal reflection into the discussion and an appreciation of a range of different perspectives. |
| Good (Credit) |
B | 83 - 86.99 | 3.0 | The work is well-organized and contains coherent or logical argumentation and presentation. |
| Good (Credit) |
B- | 80 - 82.99 | 2.7 | Participant shows understanding of literature beyond the textbook and/or notes, and there is evidence of additional reading. |
| Average (Good Pass) |
C+ | 77 - 79.99 | 2.3 | The work demonstrates a capacity to integrate research into the discussion and a critical appreciation of a range of theoretical perspectives. Also, the work demonstrates a clear understanding of the question and its theoretical implications and demonstrates evidence of additional reading. |
| Adequate (Pass) |
C | 73 - 76.99 | 2.0 | Shows clear understanding and some insight into the material in the textbook and notes, but not beyond. A deficiency in understanding the material may be compensated by evidence of independent thought and effort related to the subject matter. |
| Below Average (Borderline Pass) |
C- | 70 - 72.99 | 1.7 | Shows some understanding of the material in the textbook and notes. A deficiency in any of the above may be compensated by evidence of independent thought related to the subject matter. |
| Inadequate (Borderline Fail) |
D+ | 67 - 69.99 | 1.3 | Fails to show a clear understanding or much insight into the material in the textbook and notes. |
| Poor (Fail) |
D | 60 - 66.99 | 1.0 | Besides the above for D+, participant has not shown interest or engagement in the class work or study. |
| Poor (Fail) |
F | <60 | 0 | Shows little or no understanding of any of the material. |
Classroom and Information
- Classes are taught by international faculty selected by CEA CAPA and approved by the University of New Haven.
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Faculty are bilingual (English/Italian) and represent diverse backgrounds.
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Periodic exams, homework assignments, and final exams will be administered.
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Attendance in all classes is mandatory and monitored by each professor.
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You’ll attend class with other CEA CAPA students of equivalent language levels, not with native Italian students.
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Teaching styles in Italy may differ from those in the U.S. Be prepared to adapt to different classroom structures and coursework expectations.
- Language and elective course sizes range from 10 to 20 students. Small class sizes mean more personalized attention from instructors.
Amenities
Student Lounge
Study Area
Counseling Services
CEA CAPA Academic Resources
Travel Books & Resources
Digital Resources from UNH Library
Computers
Printing Services
Internet Access & Wi-Fi
Academic Advising
Language Exchange with Local Students
Cultural Engagement
Dining Facilities
13-16
Credits
Program Structure & Courses
Students with no previous knowledge of Italian language enroll in 1 CEA beginning language course and choose 1-3 CEA core courses, 0-3 CEA optional electives, and 0-2 optional electives at our partner, the Providence College Center for Theology & Religious Studies (PC). Students at the high-beginning and above Italian language level enroll in 1-3 CEA core courses and choose 0-3 CEA elective courses and 0-2 PC elective courses.
CEA language courses meet for 60 contact hours/4 credits. CEA core courses, CEA elective courses, and PC elective courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits.
You may earn 12-16 credits (up to 240 contact hours). CEA classes meet 1-4 times per week, Monday-Thursday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled on Friday.
Prior to departure, you'll select your preferred courses and indicate your estimated Italian language level. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. After you arrive in Rome, you'll take a language placement exam to determine final placement. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availability. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home school pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for Italy. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
CEA language courses meet for 60 contact hours/4 credits. CEA core courses, CEA elective courses, and PC elective courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits.
You may earn 12-16 credits (up to 240 contact hours). CEA classes meet 1-4 times per week, Monday-Thursday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled on Friday.
Prior to departure, you'll select your preferred courses and indicate your estimated Italian language level. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. After you arrive in Rome, you'll take a language placement exam to determine final placement. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availability. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home school pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for Italy. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
True Beginner Level Course Structure
Available Levels
Courses
The following courses have been confirmed for this term. Please note, the host institution reserves the right to cancel or change courses without prior notification.
*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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| Beginning Italian I | 100 | It | 60 | 4 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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| Basic Operations Management * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Business Ethics & Management in a Global Context | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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| Basic Operations Management * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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| International Marketing * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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| Critical Perspectives on Italy: Contemporary Culture & Society * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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| Angels, Demons & Artists in Rome: Art through the Ages * | 100 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Culture of Food & Wine in Italy * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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| Social History of the Italian Mafia * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Special Topics: History of the Modern Middle East | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Ethics: Humans, Culture & Sustainability * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography in Rome | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Perspectives on Italy: Contemporary Culture & Society * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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| Environmental Ethics: Humans, Culture & Sustainability * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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| The History and Theology of the Papacy * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| The New Testament in the Eternal City * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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| Career Development Seminar * | 300 | En | 15 | 1 |
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Where You'll Stay
*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.
Apartment
Available:
Semester
Summer
Summer
All CEA CAPA students studying in Rome have the option of living in apartments while abroad. Generally located in the Prati neighborhood, these apartments cater perfectly to the independent, do-it-yourself type students who want to experience Rome as a local apartment-dweller would. Whip up some homemade pasta carbonara in your own, equipped kitchen, crack open your window, and watch the Italian world unfold before your eyes.
Typical Commute
- CEA CAPA Rome Center: 10-60 minutes walking distance, depending on apartment location
- John Cabot University: 30-50 minutes by bus/metro, 30 minutes walking distance depending on apartment location
- CEA CAPA/Providence College Center for Theology and Religious Studies: 10-60 minutes walking distance, depending on apartment location
- LUISS: 30-40 minutes by bus/metro
Meals Included
- N/A
Roommates
- 2-3 students per room
- 3-8 students per apartment
Unit Amenities
- Shared full kitchen
- Shared-single sex bathroom
- Bed linens included
- Towels included
- Internet access
- Washer only
- Central heating
- Fans provided
Apartment - Italian Roommate
Available:
Semester
Ciao! Choose to live in a CEA CAPA apartment along with an Italian University student as one of your roommates. Your Italian roommate will be a true part of your Roman experience and household giving you the opportunity to engage in the local community with more ease. By choosing to live with an Italian student, you will have a resource to help you make the most out of your time abroad experiencing Rome and Italy through their eyes, too. The Italian roommate will share a bedroom with one or two CEA CAPA students in an apartment shared with other CEA CAPA students.
Apartments are generally located in the Prati neighborhood and are perfect for a student who wants to experience Rome as a local would, taking on the Italian culture and language as part of their daily life. Who better to learn from than your Italian roommate on: how to make an espresso, where to go for the best pizza in Rome, practice Italian, or how to make authentic lasagna? Fantastico!
*Note: One Italian University student will share a bedroom with 1-2 other CEA CAPA students within an apartment shared with other CEA CAPA students. By choosing this option, you may or may not share a bedroom with the Italian University student in your apartment. Please note, there is limited availability of apartments with an Italian Roommate.
Typical Commute
- CEA CAPA Rome Center: 10-60 minutes walking distance, depending on apartment location
- John Cabot University: 30-50 minutes by bus/metro, 30 minutes walking distance depending on apartment location
- CEA CAPA/Providence College Center for Theology and Religious Studies: 10-60 minutes walking distance, depending on apartment location
- LUISS: 30-40 minutes by bus/metro
Meals Included
N/A
Roommates
- One Italian University student per apartment will share a bedroom with 1-2 CEA CAPA students
- 2-3 students per bedroom
- 4-8 students per apartment
Unit Amenities
- Shared full kitchen
- Shared-single sex bathroom
- Bed linens included
- Towels included
- Internet access
- Washer only
- Central heating
- Fans provided
Additional Fees
This housing option carries a supplemental fee which may vary based on housing inclusions (i.e. meals, amenities, etc.) as well as program length. Exact amount will be confirmed on the housing application form.
Excursions
Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.
What's Included in your Program
From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Rome. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.
- Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
- Visa & Immigration Advising
- Financial Advising
- Tuition and Registration
- Airport Pick-up
- Onsite Orientation
- City Tour
- Onsite Staff Support
- 24/7 Emergency Assistance
- Travel Medical Insurance
- International Emergency Service Support
- Welcome & Farewell Events
- Centrally Located Housing
- Wellness Activities
- Cultural Engagement
- Language Exchanges
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Excursions
- Student Clubs & Organizations
- Host Institution Services & Amenities
- Career & Re-entry Workshop
- Official Transcript(s)
Sample Calendar
Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.
You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.
Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.
| Date | Description |
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August 23
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Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Leonardo Da Vinci Airport (FCO) on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing. |
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August 23
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Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Leonardo Da Vinci Airport (FCO) on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing. |
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August 24 - 25
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Orientation
Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held. |
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August 24 - 25
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Orientation
Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held. |
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August 29
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Classes Begin
Classes begin at CEA on this day. |
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August 29
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Classes Begin
Classes begin at CEA on this day. |
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September 03
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Change of Course Petition Deadline
This is the last day on which to file a Change of Course Petition at the CEA Rome Study Center. |
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September 03
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Change of Course Petition Deadline
This is the last day on which to file a Change of Course Petition at the CEA Rome Study Center |
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September 09 - 10
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Excursion
CEA Excursion to Campania - overnight. |
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September 23
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Make-Up Class
Make-up day at CEA for the November 1st Holiday. |
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September 23
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Make-Up Class
Make-up day at CEA for 1 November Holiday |
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September 30
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Excursion
CEA Excursion - Wine Harvesting and Slow Food Lunch |
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October 14 - 15
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Excursion
CEA Excursion to Florence - Overnight |
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October 28
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Make-Up Class
Make-up day at CEA for the November 24th Holiday |
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October 28
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Course Withdrawal Deadline
This is the last day on which students can withdraw from a course at the CEA Rome Study Center and receive a "W". |
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October 28
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Make-Up Class
Make-up day at CEA for November 24th holiday |
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November 11
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Excursion
CEA Excursion to Assisi. |
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November 18
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Cultural Activity
CEA Career Workshop. |
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November 24 - 25
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School Break
CEA is closed for Thanksgiving Break. No classes will be held. |
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November 24 - 25
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School Break
CEA is closed for Thanksgiving Break. No classes will be held. |
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December 01
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Farewell Reception
CEA Farewell Reception will be held on this day. |
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December 03
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Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day. |
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December 03
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Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day. |
Sample Budget
This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.
Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.
Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.