About the Program
The Virtual International Business curriculum offers a wide choice of dynamic and innovative topics within the discipline, and the opportunity for comparative studies among different countries’ practices. Courses help you develop decision-making and problem-solving skills, while gaining insight into consumer behavior, product management, entrepreneurship, supply chain relationships, marketing channels, and research. Lessons are complemented by virtual visits to businesses overseas and meetings with international entrepreneurs, giving you the opportunity to learn and collaborate with others in a cross-cultural exchange. With unique features that create opportunities for additional cultural engagement, CEA’s virtual study environment will set you up for success in the global, online world that awaits you upon graduation.
Requirements
Overview
Virtual
8/17/20 - 12/4/20
$5,695
12 - 13
Deadlines
Closed
7/15/20
Requirements
Eligibility
High School Graduate
All Levels
2.5
Participants are required to have access to a laptop/computer with audio and visual capabilities as well as access to reliable internet/WiFi.
Where You'll Study
CEA Virtual Center
CEA’s Virtual Study Center is a hub of exclusive courses, lectures and cultural engagement activities all accessible online. In CEA’s Virtual Study Center you will:
- take courses taught by experts in their fields from around the world;
- gain international and comparative perspectives; and
- engage with local cultures and communities.
Unlike CEA’s Study Centers, our Virtual Study Center is not bound by location and provides you with the chance to choose the courses and experience that best align with your academic, career, and personal interests. Come join us by learning how interconnected our world truly is and experience all of what CEA’s Virtual Study Center has to offer.
Accreditation
Courses taught through the CEA Virtual Study 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 Virtual Study 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 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 through CEA’s Virtual Study Center easily transferable to US-accredited institutions. Learn more about UNH's service as the School of Record for CEA.
Grading
Faculty at the CEA Virtual Study Center will evaluate student work and progress throughout the academic session. The following grading system is in use at CEA’s Virtual Study Center:
|
CEA Grading Scale (Effective Spring 2017) |
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|
Letter Grade |
Numerical Grade Low Range |
Numerical Grade High Range |
Percentage Range |
Quality Points |
|
A+ |
9.70 |
10.00 |
97.0 - 100% |
4.00 |
|
A |
9.40 |
9.69 |
94.0 - 96.9% |
4.00 |
|
A- |
9.00 |
9.39 |
90.0 – 93.9% |
3.70 |
|
B+ |
8.70 |
8.99 |
87.0 – 89.9% |
3.30 |
|
B |
8.40 |
8.69 |
84.0 – 86.9% |
3.00 |
|
B- |
8.00 |
8.39 |
80.0 – 83.9% |
2.70 |
|
C+ |
7.70 |
7.99 |
77.0 – 79.9% |
2.30 |
|
C |
7.40 |
7.69 |
74.0 – 76.9% |
2.00 |
|
C- |
7.00 |
7.39 |
70.0- 73.9% |
1.70 |
|
D |
6.00 |
6.99 |
60.0 – 69.9% |
1.00 |
|
F |
0.00 |
5.99 |
0 - 59.9% |
0.00 |
|
W |
Withdrawal |
|
|
0.00 |
|
INC |
Incomplete |
|
|
0.00 |
Completion of a course is defined as a receipt of a letter grade (A+ to F) as opposed to Withdrawal or Incomplete.
In order to determine a quality point ratio, each letter grade from a completed course is assigned a quality point value. The quality point value for each grade earned during a semester is multiplied by the number of semester hours assigned to that course. The sum of these points is the total number of quality points earned during the semester. It is divided by the number of semester hours completed to obtain the quality point ratio (QPR).
Classroom and Information
- Classes are taught by faculty selected by CEA and approved by UNH.
- Periodic homework assignments, projects, and final examinations will be administered.
- Class participation is mandatory and monitored by each professor. You may access your grades and attendance on your MyCEA Account.
12-13
Credits
Program Structure & Courses
EARLY-START
Tailor the Virtual Early-Start Fall Semester to your own academic needs!
Your first chosen course is worth 3-4 credits, taught over 4 weeks. Your remaining courses are worth 3 credits each, and taught over 12 weeks: choose to enroll in 2, 3 or 4, or 5 courses. Depending on the number of courses chosen, you can earn from 6 to 16 semester credits in 16 weeks of instruction.
All courses will be taught in English using an online Learning Management System. You are expected to be an active participant in online forums, in addition to completing your regular readings, videos and homework. The online structure enables you to learn at your own pace during the allocated time, allowing you to absorb new content and work on your projects and assignments at your own rhythm.
Upon enrollment in the program, you will select your preferred courses. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability, therefore we recommend you have alternative courses approved by your home university should your first choice courses not meet enrollment minimums. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
SEMESTER
Tailor the Virtual Fall Semester to your own academic needs! Each course is worth 3 credits, taught over 12 weeks. Choose to enroll in 1, 2, 3 or 4 courses. Depending on the number of courses you select, you can earn from 3 to 12 semester credits.
All courses will be taught in English using an online Learning Management System. You are expected to be an active participant in online forums, in addition to completing your regular readings, videos and homework. The online structure enables you to learn at your own pace during the allocated time, allowing you to absorb new content and work on your projects and assignments at your own rhythm.
Upon enrollment in the program, you will select your preferred courses. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability, therefore we recommend you have alternative courses approved by your home university should your first choice courses not meet enrollment minimums. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
All Levels Course Structure
Courses
Course offerings are contingent upon enrollment. We'll post an updated list once offerings are finalized.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Century Art: A History of Modernism | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| The Great Masters: Leonardo, Michelangelo & Raphael | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Ethics & Management in a Global Context | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinema & the City: Cinematic Representations of Florence * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinema & the City: Cinematic Representations of Florence * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Finance | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Globalization: Politics, Culture & Global Governance * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning Italian I | 100 | It | 60 | 4 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning Spanish I | 100 | Sp | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haute Couture in Paris: History of Style & Fashion * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| History of Paris: An Architectural Perspective * | 400 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Spanish Art | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Operations Management * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Cross-Cultural Management * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication & Global Competence * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Media & Democracy in the Digital Age | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Perspectives on Sport, Culture & Society | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Popular Culture of Ireland * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender & Body Politics in Latin America * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Policies of Organized Crime: Mafia and anti-Mafia in Italy * | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Ethics: Humans, Culture & Sustainability * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary Spain: History, Politics & Society * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive Psychology | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Social Psychology | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Perspectives on Italy: Contemporary Culture & Society * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Disease, Wellness & Healthcare | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Gender & Body Politics in Latin America * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| The Policies of Organized Crime: Mafia and anti-Mafia in Italy * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supply Chain Management | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Ethics: Humans, Culture & Sustainability * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Smart Cities, Sustainable Economies & Business Innovation * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
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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.
Sample Calendar
The calendar for this program is coming soon; please check back later.