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Consortium of Universities for International Studies (CIMBA) Italy Progarm

Program Profile:

Title

Italy Program

 Map of Italy
Country

Italy
Language

English
Subject

Business, Communication Studies, and Journalism
Eligibility

Must meet pre-requisites for the courses; minimum GPA of 3.0; completed 30 credit hours at UTSA
Length

Summer 2008 May 19 - June 13

Estimated Costs

Summer 2008: $8550s
Deadline

Rolling admission; preferred no later than: Fall - Mar 15
Spring - Oct 15
Summer - Feb 1

Application

Application (pdf format)

Country information:

Location Information: Commonly referred to as CIU, the campus is located in the town of Paderno del Grappa, close to nearby Asolo. The location of the campus offers the cultural experience of living in a small Italian community while providing direct access to the well-known art and history treasures of the Veneto. The Veneto region, with its major cities of Venice, Padua, Vicenza, Verona and Treviso, is considered to be the most economically advanced region in Italy. During the past several years, the region of Veneto has enjoyed Europe’s highest rate of economic growth with low unemployment. A large part of that economic growth can be directly attributed to the efforts of the local business community in developing international markets.

Campus information: Nestled in the foothills of the Dolomite Mountains, CIU is a full-service campus with numerous classrooms, a 450-person theater, a large student cafeteria, dormitory rooms, computer and language labs, and modern athletic facilities including indoor swimming pools, a weight room and a gymnasium.

Program Overview: The Consortium of Universities for International Studies offers a broad array of European experiences through its study abroad opportunities offered to graduate and undergraduate students. They can partake in one of several study abroad opportunities offered in Italy through a unique consortium of accredited U.S. universities of which UTSA is a member. Programs for undergraduates include both semester and summer programs. The study abroad program for graduate students is in the summer. University of Kansas, School of Business .

Academic Program: The Italy program delivers rigorous, high quality, professional courses taught in English. Courses focus in the areas of Business, Journalism, Economics, and Communications Studies; however, other electives also are offered. These programs are designed to provide students with a meaningful international experience while allowing the student to remain on schedule for graduation. Students may take up to 18 credits. In addition to courses in their majors, all students are required to take one course in European Culture. They may take it either for 1 credit or 3.

Undergraduate students have the opportunity to earn four different certificates during the semester: CIMBA Certificate in International Business, CIMBA Kepner-Tregoe Mind Based Performance Certificate, Rapport Leadership Breakthrough I Certificate, LEAP (Learn, Enrich, Achieve, Perform) Certificate Program To learn more about these certificate programs, please see: http://www.cimbaitaly.com/Undergraduate-142/Index.htm.

Academic Credit: UTSA students receive transfer credit from the University of Kansas, the Consortium’s degree and credit granting institution. (Course equivalencies (pdf format) - print in landscape.)

Cost Estimate: see http://www.cimbaitaly.com/Undergraduate-4944/Index.htm

Cost Estimate

For Spring 2008

For Summer 2008

For Fall 2007
Item
Amount
KU Application Fee

$30 non-refundable application fee plus $800 deposit

$30 non-refundable application fee, plus $485 deposit before Feb 1; $685 deposit by Mar 1 Tuition, Room and Board: $4, 925 (delete all that stuff about credit please)

$30 non-refundable application fee plus $800 deposit
Tuition, room, and board

$12,695

$4,925

$11, 205
Campus Fee

included

included

$665
Housekeeping, linens, & towels $295

Roundtrip Airfare

$1800
Passport & Visa

$135
Insurance

Please meet with UTSA Study Abroad Office staff to discuss this mandatory requirement.
Immunizations

See your physician 4 – 6 weeks before you travel for recommended immunizations

The Center for Disease Control recommends Hepatitis B, if you might be exposed to blood (for example, health-care workers), have sexual contact with the local population, stay longer than 6 months in Southern Europe, or be exposed through medical treatment.

Miscellaneous Personal Expenses

$1500 (includes weekend meals)

International Programs Fee
$150
Estimated Total

$16,000

$8550

$14,000

Financial Aid and Resources:
 All students can apply for financial aid because they will pay tuition and fees at the University of Kansas. Check with the UTSA Financial Aid Office and the UTSA Office of International Programs. The COB Office of International Business Programs and the UTSA Office of International Programs has scholarships available. Please see the Office of International Business Programs webpage for financial aid resources: http://programs.business.utsa.edu/international/esai.asp

Consortium Loans:
The consortium has a number of merit and need based financial awards available. Awards range from $50 to $3,500. Accepted students should contact the Consortium Office for more information.

Application procedure:

  1. Download the application documents at the top of the webpage in the Program Profile chart. A completed Italy Program application consists of: the application, a $30 non-refundable application fee, two $400 deposits,a letter of recommendation, your resume, and official transcripts.

    Along with the Italy Program application, you must complete the Office of International Programs Study Abroad application. You can download it from: http://www.utsa.edu/intprograms/studyabroad.cfm

  2. Give the completed forms to the Office of International Business Programs. We’ll forward the documents to the UTSA Office of International Programs and mail the documents to the Kansas University Italy Program.

  3. Once you've been accepted, notify your financial aid officer to review your financial aid packet. If you would like, complete a COB Study Abroad application and an Office of International Programs Study Abroad Scholarship Application.

  4. All UTSA students accepted into Study Abroad programs are required to register with the UTSA Office of International Programs (MB 1.210). A $150 Registration Fee will be assessed to each outgoing student, and must be paid prior to departure. Finally, all students must attend a pre-departure orientation offered by the Office of International Programs prior to participation.

For more information, please contact:

UTSA Consortium Representative
Cassie Cooper, Associate Director
Consortium of Universities for International Studies
(210) 522-0061
ccooper@ku.edu

or

Main Office information:

Consortium Office
KU-School of Business
124 Summerfield Hall
1300 Sunnyside Avenue
Lawrence, Kansas 66045
Phone: (785) 864-7576
Fax: (785) 864-7606
Email: ItalyCIU@ku.edu

or

University of Texas at San Antonio
College of Business
International Business Programs Office
BB 4.01.08
(210) 458-4944
cobint@utsa.edu

Date of last revision: July 17, 2008

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