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Florence
Florence
Florence Duomo and Giotto Campanile
Florence Duomo and Giotto Campanile
Colosseum
Colosseum

Florence

“I will never forget the moments of this journey that took my breath away. The first time I saw the Big Ben, walking in the Colosseum, swimming in a cave in Positano, the Celebration of David in Florence, the cliff side in Portugal, and making the very crammed and winding way to the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa…” – Olivia T. Blatt


Spend A Semester In Florence, Italy

Kent State, in partnership with George Washington University, is offering an amazing opportunity to study in one of the most beautiful and influential cities in Europe. Furthermore, explore the European market on field trips to Milan and Geneva, Switzerland, engage in workshops, and guest lecturers with foreign business leaders and CEO’s. The program is ideal for Business Management students as well as students pursuing a minor in International Business.

Campus Palazzo dei Cerchi is located in the center of Florence. KSU acquired the building in 2003 and finished remodeling in 2004.  The outside of the building retained its original beauty, leaving it looking as if it hadn’t been touched since it was first constructed.  The interior was remodeled to be equipped with state of the art classrooms.  Assuring students not only have an unforgettable cultural experience, but a high caliber educational experience as well.  The courses offered are in subjects of business, art, politics, fashion, history, architecture, and Italian language and will satisfy the needs and requirements for undergraduate students.

Courses include

  • Business & Government Relations (serves as a major or general elective)
  • Financial Management (serves as Business Finance, FIN 36053, requirement
  • International Business (serves as BUS 30234)
  • International Marketing
  • Additional courses in Italian Language, Humanities, Communication, and
    Education


Important Dates  

  • Fall Semester Application- Due Date: April 15th
  • Fall Semester Program Dates: Depart Mid August and Return Mid December
  • Spring Semester Application- Due Date: October 1st
  • Spring Semester Program Dates: Depart Early January and Return Early May
KSU Student In Florence, Italy
KSU Student In Florence, Italy
 

Costs                                                                                                                                                                      

  • Program Fee:  $2,600 (Includes class materials, internet access fees, printing fees and Florence campus expenses and student services among other things)
  • Roundtrip Airfare:  $1,500 (estimated)
  • Medical Insurance:  $169
  • Tuition:  $4,836 – Ohio Resident and $8,816 – Non-Ohio Resident (Visit Kent State Admissions & Financial Aid for the most up to date tuition costs)
  • Housing:  $3,527
  • Field Trips:  $1,450 (estimated)
  • Application Fee:  $30
  • Passport:  $55  (Passport Info)

 

Scholarships

Scholarships are available. Each participating Business student receives a $1,500+ scholarship from the College of Business

Application


Additional Travel

Students will have additional time to travel and do sightseeing.  Students may also travel prior to and after the program.

Italy’s Official Tourism Site

 

Requirements

Students must be at least a sophomore at the time of participation and in good academic standing


Contacts

For more information For scholarship information and academic advising:
Sarah Hull – Academic Program Officer
Office of Global Education
106 Van Campen Hall
330-672-7981
shull14@kent.edu   
Website		 Theresa Wallace – Academic Advisor Coordinator
College of Business Administration
107 BSA
330-672-1292
twallace@kent.edu