Rome – Acumen Abroad – Accounting 2020

If you have any questions, you can contact Liz Allred at: liz.allred@usu.edu

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. Program highlights will include a visit to Bitron Electronics nestled in the medieval city of Alatri, 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 Vatican Museum, 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 November 15, 2026 to participate in this program. If you need to get a passport or renew your passport, you must submit an EXPEDITED application by December 2, 2025 and provide proof of submission (an expedited application will take 2-3 weeks). 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).

A copy of your passport or proof of submission is due by December 2, 2025. This is REQUIRED.

Any questions, contact Liz Allred, Program Director of Global Learning, at liz.allred@usu.edu

Program Dates

Application Deadline: Friday, October 31, 2025
Spring Semester: Enroll In BUS 2000: FOUNDATION FOR INT'L PROG - ROME during second half of Spring Semester (0.5 credits) - taught on Tuesdays 5:30-7:30pm (section 007 and CRN 13983)
Summer Semester: Enroll in ACCT 2020 (3 credits, tuition included as part of program cost, section and CRN TBA)
Travel Dates: May 7 – June 4, 2026 (depart USA on Thursday, May 7 to arrive at Rome FCO Airport on Friday, May 8 and depart Rome on Thursday, June 4 to follow individual itinerary)

Rome accounting students in cooking class

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 December 2, 2025 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 FOR INT'L PROG - ROME during second half of Spring Semester (0.5 credit) – Tuesdays 5:30-7:30pm (section 007 and CRN 13983)
Mandatory enrollment during Summer Semester in ACCT 2020 (CRN and section # TBA, section # will be a 500 number that designates a study abroad course.
Ability to walk 60-90 minutes, 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

Important Note: Mid-December we have to make a non-refundable deposit for housing. Once accepted into the program, you can withdraw without penalty up to Friday, 10 December. After 10 December, you become responsible for all program costs ($). Even though we do not collect your payments all at once, we do pay for all of your services up front and much of the costs are non-refundable after 10 December. If you have questions, please contact liz.allred@usu.edu.

What does the program cost include?

Please read carefully!

Includes: $200 program deposit, month-long dormitory accommodation (may be a mixed-gender apartment with fellow USU students), month-long public transportation pass, welcome and farewell dinners, cultural experiences, business visits, tips, medical/evacuation insurance, tuition for 3 credits in summer semester for ACCT 2020, admin costs including 24/7 access to classroom facilities with Wi-Fi
Does NOT include: Airfare to/from Rome (FCO), Wi-Fi or other connectivity outside the classroom facilities, daily meals, personal activities and other expenses including travel to/from SLC Airport and any personal weekend travel while in Italy, airport-dorm transfers in Rome, visa if required, and any other personal expenses not detailed above

If you require assistance purchasing your airfare, please contact Liz Allred, Program Director for Global Learning, at liz.allred@usu.edu.

Scholarship Opportunities

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 to not 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

Application Deadline: Friday, October 31, 2025

Apply Now

Final withdrawl from program without penalty is Friday, 10 December. Once you are accepted, it is your responisbility to inform us if you have changed your mind. We will begin making non-refundable deposits shortly after this date so your commitment is required at this time.

Please contact Shauna Youngberg at liz.allred@usu.edu with any questions.

Travel

Schedule

Thursday, May 7	Students fly out
Friday, May 8	Students arrive in Rome
Saturday, May 9	City Tour
Sunday, May 10	Free day
Monday, May 11 - Friday, May 15	AM: class; PM: study/free
Saturday, May 16	Free day
Sunday, May 17	Free day
Monday, May 18 - Friday, May 22	AM: class; PM: study/free
Saturday, May 23	Free day
Sunday, May 24	Free day
Monday, May 25 - Friday, May 29	AM: class; PM: study/free
Saturday, May 30	Free day
Sunday, May 31	Free day
Monday, June 1 - Wednesday, June 3	AM: class; PM: study/free
Thursday, June 4	End of program

Lodging

Students will share a dormitory-style room for 4-8 people, always with private bath, sometimes with a kitchen facility, may be mixed-gender apartment (not in bedrooms)

Visa/Travel Authorization

International students may be required to obtain a regular visa to enter Italy (Visa for the Schengen Zone). Travel to an Italian consulate could be required. Students would apply for the visa in March during Spring Break. Shauna Youngberg will provide instructions and assistance in obtaining these visas.