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GCP Location: Italy
Applications for Next Summer Open in the Fall
Global Consulting Program Location: Italy
Located in the Marche Region where the mountains meet the Adriatic Sea, Ancona is the quintessential Italian town. Ancona was founded by Greek settlers in 387 B.C. and is complete with ancient ruins, dramatic cathedrals, fresh cuisine and breathtaking beaches. This bustling port city is the region’s capital.
OHIO’s partner, the Universita Politecnica Delle Marche (opens in a new window), has been an important part of the Global Consulting Program for over 20 years and maintains strong business connections in the Marche region.
Program Dates
June 14 – June 28, 2025
Travel to Italy will require participants to depart the U.S. 1-2 days prior to program's start date to ensure they arrive on time. Participants should allow for at least one full travel day when returning to the U.S.
Note: Program dates may be adjusted slightly. Students will book flights when instructed to do so by program directors.
Academics
Students participating the in OHIO's GCP will complete 9 credits of undergraduate course work:
- BA 2290 Cultural Explorations through Global Consulting (3 OHIO credits) is taken the semester before travel
- BA 4920 International Business Experience (6 OHIO credits) is earned during travel, and includes:
- College of Business internship credit
- Two OHIO Bricks requirements: Experiential Learning and Cultural Perspectives
Program Information
- Partner Universities: The Institute of Adriano Olivetti (opens in a new window) and Università Politecnica Delle Marche (opens in a new window)
- Site Directors: Dr. Tammy Rapp, Scott Wright and Mary Olivia Roberts
Living Arrangements
Hotel accommodations are paid for by the program general fee and arranged after registration.
Application Deadline
Applications for summer trips open each year in the fall.
Program Type
OHIO Credit
Academic Focus
Business consulting, with a specialty in general business
Country/Region
Italy
Program Term
Summer (2 weeks only)
Program Features
- Live Client
- COB Internship Credit
- OHIO Undergrad BRICKS – Cultural Perspective and Experiential Learning
Location Spotlight: Italy
Through OHIO's GCP, you can spend your time living and learning in Italy. Curious to learn about more GCP locations? Watch the playlist to explore all your options.
Eligibility and Requirements
- Open to all OHIO Athens Campus Undergraduate Students.
- Admission to this program is selective and based on a multitude of factors including but not limited to GPA, interview, class rank, Cluster experience.
- All participants are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of $500 (to be credited to student’s program fees) as part of the acceptance process.
- Students who will be on probation at any point during the travel portion of program for a conduct offense that took place less than a calendar year from the program start date are ineligible for the GCP.
Entry and Exit Requirements
U.S. citizens are required to have a valid U.S. passport when traveling to Italy. Students planning to study or travel abroad in the next year, apply for your passport now (opens in a new window). Italy does not require a visa if a person’s stay is under 90 days. Additional entry and exit requirements can be found through Italy travel requirements (opens in a new window).
U.S. citizens will not need a visa or other special document to enter the country for the length of this program. Please also note that visa requirements may vary if you plan to stay in the country longer than the program dates or travel to other countries during or after the program. Students must familiarize themselves with these recommendations and requirements prior to applying to this program. For more specific visa related information, please visit Visa Information Page and Information for Non-U.S. citizens.
Important Notices
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, participation in study away and abroad involves real and potential personal, financial and academic risk.
Cost
If you are nominated to this program, you will be required to pay a deposit to confirm your participation or sign a waiver. The deposit is a down payment on the total costs to be billed by OHIO and is determined by the total cost of the program.
Non-resident surcharge is offset for the credit hours associated with the travel portion of the program.
Student Budget Worksheet [PDF] (opens in a new window)
Funding Opportunities
Scholarships awarded by the Center for International Business Education and Development (CIBED) are contingent upon participation in the GCP, applied to the student account the semester of travel and cannot be used as the program deposit or transferred to another program. Students who have accepted a position on the GCP will receive an application for scholarship consideration. There is no guarantee that a student accepted into the GCP will receive a scholarship.
Students may also apply for additional scholarships offered at OHIO:
External Scholarship Opportunities
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