Business + Culture
New for Spring 2024!
Unique Experiences
Experience World-Famous Sites
like the Colosseum and the Vatican as part of your classes
Gain Insights From Rome-Based Entrepreneurs
through visits to local businesses and startups
Make Your Own Pasta
in a cooking class in the world’s gastronomical capital
2,500
Fountains in Rome
70,000
Works of Art in the Vatican
10,000,000
Visitors Annually
Your Destination
Rome is simply a one-of-a-kind destination. Once the center of Western civilization, and with a history spanning almost 3,000 years, Rome houses some of the world’s most-visited attractions. It also includes Vatican City, an independent country within Rome’s boundaries and the seat of the Pope, not to mention the home to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel. Thanks to its unparalleled beauty, Rome repeatedly hosts international movie productions – more recently for “The House of Gucci,” the upcoming “Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning,” and Angelina Jolie’s “Without Blood.”
CIEE Rome occupies the main floor of the prestigious Palazzo Capizucchi and it is a short walk from some of the main landmarks of the city, such as the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps.
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Rome.
The Culture
Excursions & Activities
- Participate in overnight excursions or day trips to some of the most iconic places in Italy, such as Florence, Pompeii, and the Amalfi Coast
- Visit museums and archeological sites, like the Roman Forum
- Relax while listening to Italian music masterpieces at the Opera
- Join local student engagement groups to meet Italians, make friends, and network
Projects
- Volunteer with local shelters or not-for-profit entities like Retake Rome
Students interested in one of the following Academic Projects must submit additional materials as part of their course selection:
- Internships: Build new skills and intercultural competencies and become an active member of the Rome professional environment by interning at a local business
- Research: Pursue a research project of your own design incorporating independent, local fieldwork
- Service-learning: Combine course-based learning with practical, relevant project experience to meet a community-defined need
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Housing & Meals
Housing
CIEE Rome offers diverse housing options, including shared apartments, residence hallss, and homestays located in exciting residential areas, such as the Prati, St. Peter’s, Fornaci, Aurelio, Monteverde, Centro, or Trastevere neighborhoods of Rome. They are conveniently located within walking distance of restaurants, cafés, shops, and public transportation and within a short commute to CIEE Rome (approximately 20-60 minutes by public transportation).
Standard Housing: Includes a single or double room at a homestay, or a double or triple room at a shared apartment or at a residence hall, all located within a 50-minute commute of CIEE Rome.
Homestays feature a kitchen, living room, and bathroom shared with a host family. Breakfast and dinner are included. Apartments boast kitchens, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with other students. Residence halls have kitchen access, shared laundry facilities, and common spaces. At apartments and residence hallss, meals are not included.
Select Housing: Includes single rooms in apartments or residence halls, within 50-minute commute of CIEE Rome. Apartments boast kitchens, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with other students. Residence halls have kitchen access and shared laundry facilities and common spaces. At apartments and residence hallss, meals are not included. Select housing requires an additional fee.
Select Plus Housing: Includes single rooms in apartments or residence hall, under 30 minutes to CIEE Rome. Apartments boast kitchens, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with other students. Residence halls have kitchen access and shared laundry facilities and common spaces. At apartments and residence halls, meals are not included. Select Plus housing requires an additional fee.
A note: Housing is on a first-come, first-served basis. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we’ll let you know before you arrive.
Meals
Meals are not included
Academics
The Business + Culture program invites business students to engage in Italian culture, improve their Italian skills, and earn credit toward their degree with courses at CIEE Rome and CIEE’s partner institution, LUISS.
Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali (LUISS) is an independent, international university that focuses on the following disciplines: Economics and Finance, Business and Management, Law, and Political Science. It is one of the top universities in Italy for the above disciplines and is ranked #22 in QS WUR Ranking.
Spring exams at LUISS may extend through the end of May; students must remain on-location until all assessments are complete and should a LUISS exam be scheduled after the program end date, CIEE will guarantee housing.
Course Information
Students wanting to attend classes in Italian at LUISS must demonstrate C1 or C2-level knowledge of Italian.
Course descriptions, and course lists and syllabi can be found online; note that CIEE students cannot enroll in Pass/Fail courses nor Graduate level courses. Please note that not all courses are offered all semesters and that each CFU/ECTS credit is equal to 0.5 US credits.
Below is a sample list of Business courses offered in English for 3 U.S. credits. Not all of the following courses are available every year.
- Eu Law
- Introduction To Business Law
- Principles Of Accounting
- Information Systems
- Business Cyberlaw
- Digital Economy And Innovation
- Introduction To Computer Programming
- Applied Business Statistics
- Fundamentals Of Management
- Industrial Economics
- Macroeconomics
- Managerial Accounting, Planning & Control
- Principles Of Civil Law
- Advanced Coding For Data Analytics
- Blockchain And Cryptocurrencies
- Business Law And Ict
- Cybercrime And Fraud Detection
- Digital Ethics
- Legal System In The Digital Age
Academic Projects
Architecture
History, Philosophy, Religion
Visual and Performing Arts
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Health Professions and Related Programs
Social Sciences
Languages and Cultural Studies
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships & Grants
CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- Trailblazer Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $14,456**
Housing = $6,000
Insurance = $194
Total Fees = $20,950Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $1,904†
International Airfare = $1,250††
Local Transportation = $200
Books & Supplies = $150
Visa Fees = $60†††
Potential travel to consulate for visa = $500††††
Personal expenses = $300†††††
Total Costs = $4,364Optional Housing
CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee:
Select Housing Fee = $750^
Select Plus Housing Fee = $1,500^^
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $278 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††Full-semester students only. To be paid at Italian consulate in US
††††If no consulate in your home area
†††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
^first-come, first serve, based on availability
^^first-come, first serve, based on availability
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $14,456**
Housing = $6,000
Insurance = $194
Total Fees = $20,950Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $1,904†
International Airfare = $1,250††
Local Transportation = $200
Books & Supplies = $150
Visa Fees = $60†††
Potential travel to consulate for visa = $500††††
Personal expenses = $300†††††
Total Costs = $4,364Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $278 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††Full-semester students only. To be paid at Italian consulate in US
††††If no consulate in your home area
†††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
CIEE iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Get Started
1
Start an Application
You're one step closer to an amazing study abroad experience!
2
Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
3
Contact Us
Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.
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