Rome – Acumen Abroad – Accounting 2020

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Let’s make Luca Pacioli proud by bringing Huntsman Accounting to Italy! Join us for a month-long global learning experience based in the heart of ancient Rome. The planned program highlights include a visit to Bitron Electronics nestled in the medieval city of Alatri, the Vatican Museum, a guided tour of the incomparable Galleria Borghese, and a city tour to get a full appreciation of its vast history. During your 4-week stay, you will have more than enough time to see incredible sites such as the Sistine Chapel, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, not to mention time to spend evenings watching street performers and eating delicious food at the Piazza Navona or in Trastevere. You will also enjoy a cooking class to learn to cook delicious Italian food! Finally, with a limit of 18 students, the program allows you to complete a required business acumen course, Managerial Accounting Principles (ACCT 2020), in a small group setting.

Passport Requirement

You must have a current passport that does not expire before December 31, 2027 to participate in this program. If you need to get a passport or renew your passport, you must submit an EXPEDITED application by October 31, 2026 and provide proof of submission (an expedited application can take 6-7 weeks, with mailing time). If you just have to renew your passport, you can renew it online at https://travel.state.gov.

The USU Card Office in the TSC can assist you (appointment required).

An uploaded copy of your passport or proof of expedited application is due by October 31, 2026. This is REQUIRED.

Any questions, contact huntsmanglobal@usu.edu

Program Dates

Application Deadline: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Spring Semester: Required enrollment In BUS 2000: FOUNDATION INTL PROG - ROME during the second half of spring semester (0.5 credits) - taught on TBD (section TBD and CRN TBD)
Summer Semester: Required enrollment in ACCT 2020 during the summer semester (3 credits, regular tuition is credited towards program cost, section and CRN TBA)
Travel Dates: May 8 – June 5, 2027 (depart USA on Saturday, May 8 to arrive in Rome, Italy on Sunday, May 9 and depart Rome on Saturday, June 5 to follow individual itinerary)

Rome students standing in front of ruins

Program Requirements

Completion of the pre-requisite course, ACCT 2010 Financial Accounting Principles
Good academic standing
Minimum GPA of 2.75
Submission of a complete application
Submission of a copy of passport by October 31, 2026 OR proof of a submitted expedited passport application
Interview with program leader (to be scheduled once application is submitted)
Mandatory enrollment in BUS 2000: FOUNDATION INTL PROG - ROME during the second half of spring semester (0.5 credit) – TBD (section TBD and CRN TBD)
Mandatory enrollment in ACCT 2020 during the summer semester (3 credits, regular tuition is credited towards program cost, CRN and section # TBA, section # will be a 500 number that designates a study abroad course)
Ability to walk 60-90 minutes at a time, including on uneven surfaces. Ability to walk up stairs as elevators or escalators may not be available in buildings, metro stations, or cultural sites. If accommodation is needed, contact the USU Disability Resource Center.

Program Costs

$3700 (current estimate)
Participants purchase own airfare
The ETIAS Travel Authorization may be required for U.S. citizens traveling to the Schengen Area by May 2027 and is expected to cost approximately $25. Instructions will be provided on how to obtain it, if required.

What does the program cost include?

Please read carefully!

Includes: $200 program deposit, shared program-arranged accommodations (may be a mixed-gender apartment with fellow USU program participants, program-related ground transportation, tips, cultural experiences, business visits, 2 group dinners, medical/evacuation insurance, regular tuition for 3 credits during summer semester for ACCT 2020, classroom facilities with Wi-Fi, admin costs
Does NOT include: travel to/from SLC airport, airfare to/from Rome, airport-dorm transfers, ETIAS (visa waiver) if required, Wi-Fi or other connectivity outside the classroom facilities, daily meals, spring BUS 2000 course credit, personal activities including weekend travel while in Italy, and any other personal expenses not detailed above

If you require assistance purchasing your airfare, please contact our office at huntsmanglobal@usu.edu.

Scholarship Opportunities

Apply Now! You do not need to be admitted to a Global Learning program before applying for scholarships. We encourage students to apply for scholarships as soon as they submit their program application. Scholarship applications are processed in the order they are received, and funding is limited. Scholarships will be awarded days before the program withdrawal deadline on December 11, 2026.

Huntsman Opportunity Scholarship

All students with a declared major in the Huntsman School of Business and who have a minimum GPA of 2.75 are eligible to apply for a Huntsman Opportunity Scholarship. Scholarships are competitive and not guaranteed. Applicants are encouraged to be thoughtful and intentional in their responses to the short essay questions. Students are encouraged not to delay their application.

Opportunity Scholarship Overview

Liz Allred & JP Spicer-Escalante Global Scholarship

Business and/or Spanish majors and/or minors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 are eligible to apply for an Allred-Spicer-Escalante Global Scholarship. Scholarships are competitive, and awards vary.

Global Scholarship Overview

Applications

Applications Open: Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Application Deadline: Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Program Deposit: A $200 program deposit will be posted to your Banner account within three business days of submitting your application. Payment is due as soon as the deposit is posted and must be paid before you can be accepted into a program. If you are not selected to participate in a program the deposit will be refunded.

Final withdrawal from program without penalty is Friday, December 11, 2026.

Once accepted, it is your responsibility to notify us if you decide not to participate. You may withdraw from the program without penalty through December 11, 2026. After this date, your $200 deposit will become non-refundable and you will be responsible for the full program cost. We will begin making non-refundable program commitments shortly after this deadline, so your commitment to participate is considered final at that time.

Please contact huntsmanglobal@usu.edu with any questions.

Travel

Saturday, May 8	Depart for Rome, Italy, follow individual itinerary
Sunday, May 9	Arrive in Rome and get settled
Monday, May 10 - Friday, May 14	Morning class; afternoon study/free time
Saturday, May 15- Sunday, May 16	Free weekend
Monday, May 17 - Friday, May 21	Morning class; afternoon study/free time
Saturday, May 22- Sunday, May 23	Free weekend
Monday, May 24 - Friday, May 28	Morning class; afternoon study/free time
Saturday, May 29- Sunday, May 30	Free weekend
Monday, June 1 - Wednesday, June 3	Morning class; afternoon study/free time
Friday, June 5	End of program, follow individual itinerary

Lodging

Students will be housed in shared dormitory style rooms, may be in mixed-gender apartments (bedrooms will not be mixed gender).

Visa/Travel Authorization

The ETIAS Travel Authorization may be required for U.S. citizens traveling to the Schengen Area countries by May 2027 and is expected to cost approximately $25. Instructions will be provided on how to obtain it, if required.
International students may be required to obtain a regular visa to enter the Schengen Area. Travel to consulates to submit the visa application could be required. Students would apply for the visa 2-3 months in advance. If you are an international student, please contact our office at huntsmanglobal@usu.edu to get additional visa information.