Global Business Consulting

Rome, Italy
Global Business Consulting

About the Program

Consulting Project Focus Area: "Made in Italy" Global Trade

The Business Consulting program with associated experiential learning equips you to work as a practitioner in a real-world organization. In Rome, you’ll immerse yourself in the “Made in Italy” brand, focusing on sectors like fashion, food, and luxury goods. Working as part of a consulting team, you’ll address the strategic challenges faced by Italian companies aiming to scale up and enter global markets. This experience provides you with an in-depth understanding of the value chain, from product design to international distribution, all within the rich cultural context of Italian tradition.

The Business Consulting project with a focus on "Made in Italy" Global Trade allows you to gain insights into the unique aspects of Italian business. You’ll develop the ability to support high-value brands in expanding their global presence, ensuring their products resonate with international consumers.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Rome

Dates:

8/30/22 - 12/10/22

Price:

$17,895

Credits:

13 - 16

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

6/15/22

Requirements

Transcript - Unofficial
$95 Online Application Fee
Complete Application

Eligibility

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Course Prerequisites:

Some courses may have prerequisites.

Education
Completed:

1 year as a registered college student by the time of application

Minimum GPA:

2.75

Get a Flight Credit worth up to $1,000 when you apply with code* by January 1, 2025

Where You'll Study

CEA CAPA Rome Center

Located in the historic surroundings of Italy’s capital city, the CEA CAPA Rome Center offers interdisciplinary...

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Student Lounge
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CEA CAPA Academic Resources
13-16

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

The required Business Consulting course is comprised of both an academic course and a locally based business consulting project that will require you to meet with clients and conduct group work outside of class. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about your assigned company through in-person or virtual meetings and by visiting their facilities/operations, conducting market research, creating relationships, ideating proposals and solutions, all of which will culminate in a consulting proposal.

In addition to your 3-credit business consulting course and project, you will choose 1 CEA CAPA core course and 1-3 CEA CAPA courses to take from the catalog of course options available to you. This provides you with the opportunity to gain professional experience while also making progress toward your degree requirements and engaging in classes that afford a richer cultural experience.

Language courses meet for 60 contact hours/4 credits and elective courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. Overall, you may earn 12-17 credits. Courses generally meet 2 times per week, Monday-Thursday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays. 

Prior to departure, you'll select your preferred courses. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. 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.

All Levels Course Structure

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
Business Consulting 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Advanced Italian 300 It 60 4
Beginning Italian I 100 It 60 4
Beginning Italian II 100 It 60 4
Intermediate Italian II 200 It 60 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Angels, Demons & Artists in Rome: Art through the Ages * 100 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Basic Operations Management * 300 En 45 3
Basic Operations Research Laboratory * 300 En 15 1
Business Ethics & Management in a Global Context 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Immigration, Race & Identity in Contemporary Italy * 300 En 45 3
The Culture of Food & Wine in Italy * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Finance 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Social History of the Italian Mafia * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Basic Operations Management * 300 En 45 3
Basic Operations Research Laboratory * 300 En 15 1
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Marketing * 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
Positive Psychology 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Immigration, Race & Identity in Contemporary Italy * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Rome Sketchbook 200 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Environmental Ethics: Humans, Culture & Sustainability * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
The New Testament in the Eternal City * 300 En 45 3

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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.

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
August 30
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Fiumicino (FCO) airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.

August 31 - September 02
Orientation

Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held.

September 05
Classes Begin

Classes begin at CEA on this day.

September 09
Drop/Add Deadline

This is the last day to drop and/or add classes at CEA.

September 16
Make-Up Class

Make-Up day for November 24th (Thanksgiving Break)

October 21
Make-Up Class

Make-Up day for the November 1st holiday.

November 01
Holiday

All Saints Day. No classes will be held.

November 24 - 27
School Break

CEA is closed for Thanksgiving Break. No classes will be held.

December 05 - 09
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at CEA.

December 08
Holiday

National Holiday. No classes will be held.

December 09
Make-Up Class

Make-Up day for the December 8th holiday.

December 10
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.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$17,895
$17,895
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$475
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$600
$1,500
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$300
$300
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$120
$830
Meals
Includes the average expected cost for meals in housing option without a meal plan, such as daily groceries and eating out at restaurants. 
$683
$2,730
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$910
$2,730
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$228
$3,185
TOTAL EXPENSES $20,736 $29,645