
Gain the practical and theoretical tools you need to thrive in a globalizing world. This interdisciplinary program, offered in collaboration with our partner LUISS University (LUISS), allows you to explore relevant topics in politics, economics, and business while building your global competence and cross-cultural communication skills. Designed for students at all levels of Italian language ability, courses at both the CEA CAPA Rome Center and LUISS complement one another, with Business, Italian language and Social Sciences taught at CEA CAPA and Politics, Philosophy, and Economics courses taught at LUISS. You'll benefit from the unique qualities and distinct learning environments of each institution.
Rome
8/25/26 - 12/19/26
$21,695
12 - 17
Closed
5/15/26
All Levels
2.7
Some courses may have prerequisites.
High School Graduate
The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Across the Ages: Art & Architecture in the Eternal City | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History of Rome from its Origins to Charlemagne * | 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 I | 200 | It | 60 | 4 |
| Intermediate Italian II | 200 | It | 60 | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Business Economics * | 200 | En | 60 | 4 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Systems | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History And Culture Of Mediterranean Countries * | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Economics And Consumer Decision Making | 100 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Global Trade | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
| History Of Economic Thought And Policy | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
| Macroeconomics | 200 | En | 60 | 4 |
| Mediterranean Economics | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Microeconomics | 200 | En | 60 | 4 |
| Money And Banking | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
| Principles of Economics | 200 | En | 60 | 4 |
| Public Economics | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Markets & Institutions | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative History of Political Systems * | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
| Contemporary History | 200 | En | 60 | 4 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diffusion Of Islam In Europe | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
| History of International Relations | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
| International Organization and Human Rights * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| International Relations | 200 | En | 60 | 4 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Law | 200 | En | 60 | 4 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics 1 | 200 | En | 60 | 4 |
| Mathematics 2 | 200 | En | 60 | 4 |
| Statistics | 200 | En | 60 | 4 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methods of Social Research | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Politics | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
| Political Science | 200 | En | 60 | 4 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | 200 | En | 60 | 4 |
| Sociology of Terrorism and Political Violence | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Across the Ages: Art & Architecture in the Eternal City | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Operations Management * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Business Consulting | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Business Ethics & Management in a Global Context | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| International Business | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Culture in Italy * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Immigration, Race & Identity in Contemporary Italy * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Finance | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History of Rome from its Origins to Charlemagne * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Social History of the Italian Mafia * | 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 I | 200 | It | 60 | 4 |
| Intermediate Italian II | 200 | It | 60 | 4 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Operations Management * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Marketing * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environment & Philosophy * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive Psychology | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Western Church in Context | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environment & Philosophy * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Christianity in the Eternal City * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| The History and Theology of the Papacy * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Interested in taking your career to the next level?
We offer different housing options to match your budget, preferences, and study abroad goals. 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.
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.
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.
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 25
|
Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the FCO Airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing. |
|
August 26 - 28
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held. |
|
August 31
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at CEA CAPA on this day. |
|
September 04
|
Drop/Add Deadline
This is the last day to drop and/or add classes at CEA CAPA. |
|
September 25
|
Make-Up Class
Make-Up Day at CEA CAPA for November 26th (Thanksgiving). |
|
October 19 - 23
|
School Break
CEA CAPA is closed for Fall Break. No classes will be held. |
|
November 05
|
Course Withdrawal Deadline
This is the last day on which students can withdraw from a course at the CEA CAPA Rome and receive a "W". |
|
November 26
|
Holiday
Thanksgiving. No classes will be held. |
|
December 07 - 11
|
Final Exams
Final exams will be held at CEA CAPA. |
|
December 08
|
Holiday
Immacolata Concezione. No classes will be held. |
|
December 11
|
Make-Up Class
Make-Up Day at CEA CAPA for December 8th. |
|
December 19
|
Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day. |
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.