Business & Psychology

Rome, Italy

Available with an Internship

Business & Psychology

About the Program

Delve into the political, economic, and business implications of globalization, as well as the impact on society as you develop valuable skills applicable across a wide range of career opportunities. Examine the complex relationships between business and society and learn how psychological principles can be applied to the workplace to overcome organizational challenges. You’ll gain first-hand experience in local business strategies and how to influence behavior 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 effectively navigate an increasingly global world.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Rome

Dates:

mid Jan 2026 - early May 2026

Price:

$20,395

Credits:

12 - 17

Deadlines

Apply By:

10/1/25

Withdraw By:

11/1/25

Requirements

$95 Online Application Fee
Transcript - Unofficial
Program Participation Agreement
Complete Application

Eligibility

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Minimum
GPA:

2.5

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

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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12-17

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Enroll in 1 CEA CAPA core course, 2-4 CEA CAPA courses, and 0-2 optional courses at our partner, the Providence College Center for Theology & Religious Studies (PC).

CEA CAPA language courses meet for 60 contact hours/4 credits. CEA CAPA courses, and PC courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. You may earn 12-17 credits (up to 255 contact hours).

CEA CAPA 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. 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 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
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
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
Intermediate Financial Management 300 En 45 3
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
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
Organizational Behavior: An Evidence-Based Approach * 300 En 45 3
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
Organizational Behavior: An Evidence-Based Approach * 300 En 45 3
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
Early Christianity in the Eternal City * 300 En 45 3
The History and Theology of the Papacy * 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

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Sample Budget

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