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
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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

 

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