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Carlson School Business Semester in Italy: CIMBA

Undergraduate Global Immersion

Program Dates:

Fall 2024:

  • Applications open: December 1, 2023
  • Applications deadline: April 15, 2024*
  • Student arrival on campus: September 16, 2024
  • Final exams: December 4 - 6, 2024
  • Students check out: December 6, 2024

 

Spring 2025:

  • Applications open: May 1, 2024
  • Applications deadline: October 1, 2024*
  • Program dates: mid-January through early April 

 

*Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the program is full. Space is limited, so apply early.

 

Students participating in the Fall 2024 semester program at CIMBA Italy will automatically receive a $3,000 scholarship. Limited scholarships are available, and granted on a first come, first served basis. The Carlson Global Institute recommends that students apply early! 

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Program Details

    • At CIMBA, students immerse themselves in a wide range of rigorous courses while living amidst the Venetian countryside in one of the most popular travel and study destinations in the world. 
    • The CIMBA campus is located in a region called Pieve del Grappa at the base of the Italian Alps in northern Italy - an hour north of Venice. 
    • Pieve del Grappa, a community of about 2,000 people, includes natural beauty and picturesque old-town centers, as well a powerful business community, with more than 450,000 companies housed in the region. 
    • Students live on campus in dormitory style housing. Single and double rooms are available; each option has a private bathroom.
    • Housekeeping services are offered twice a week. Towels and linens are provided. 
    • Students may request particular roommates through the roommate selection form; students with no roommate preferences will be assigned to all-male or all-female rooms.
    • The program fee includes three meals a day for the entire duration of the program 
    • 2.75 minimum GPA requirement
      • Students with a GPA of 2.50 - 2.75 may be considered for the program when they submit a personal statement providing additional detail about current GPA, what their plan is for future academic success, and how the CIMBA program fits into this plan. This statement will be reviewed by the CIMBA staff.
    • CGI strongly recommends that students completed both semesters of I-CORE prior to participating on this program, although it is not required.  For students who want to participate in this program prior to completing both I-CORE semesters:
      • Students pursuing a Marketing, MIS, or ACCT major need to have completed MAROON I-CORE prior to participating
      • Students pursuing a Finance, Entre, SCO, or HRIR major need to have completed GOLD I-CORE prior to participating
    • Although not required, we encourage students to complete some more major courses prior to participating in this program. Students should plan closely with their academic advisers.
    • The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
    • All Carlson students are responsible for obtaining a passport before they participate on a study abroad program
    • U.S. Citizens do not need a student visa in order to participate in this program. U.S. Citizens may stay in Italy for up to 90 days without a visa. Participants in this program must leave Italy within 90 days of arriving.
    • Non-U.S. Citizens should meet with an advisor for further visa information.

    APPLY HERE

    Students will be charged a $50 application fee. Applications will be reviewed and students will be informed of their application status within two weeks of submission. 

    Applications will be reviewed only when the following is complete:

    1.) Application essay addressing the following questions. The total essay cannot exceed 500 words:

    Why is this particular summer program and host university a good fit for you? Please list 2 examples specific to your host institution. It can relate to your academics, personal goals, or professional goals. Additionally, how do you plan to engage in the communities in your host school?

    Summer exchange programs require students to demonstrate a great deal of flexibility and adaptability. Many Carlson students find the adjustment to a new academic environment to be challenging. Please share a personal example of a time you demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in a challenging academic situation when you did not agree with the outcome. What did you learn from this experience and how will it help you be successful on a semester exchange/summer program?

    2.) Resume

    Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad. University of Minnesota students are eligible for education abroad scholarships. See "Financial Aid" and "Scholarships" for more information

Cost Estimate (Summary)

These estimates will vary based on student preference and exchange rates. All details subject to change based on economic and international factors. Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad programs. Students should also maintain their U.S.-based health insurance plan while abroad. 

CIMBA Program Fee includes: Tuition, housing, food, textbook rental, WIFI on campus, laundry, linens & towels, housecleaning, bus transportation to and from campus for program start and end, 3 gourmet Italian meals, cultural exploration activities, certificates and programs in leadership and personal development, company tours. See more details on the CIMBA website.

Carlson Program Fee includes: Maintaining resident student status, program administration costs, international health insurance

 

Students participating in the Fall 2024 semester program will receive an automatic $3,000 scholarship, applied to the CIMBA Program Fee! 

Estimated Expenses - Fall 2024 CIMBA Italy Program Carlson Semester Expenses
CIMBA Program Fee (this amount is invoiced by the University of Iowa) $17,455 $16,307 (tuition, fees, housing, and food at Carlson)
Carlson Program Fee (charged to UMN student account) $1,000 N/A
One credit online UMN Global Identity Course (optional) (charged to UMN student account) $200 N/A
Airfare (to and from program site) $1,200 N/A
Passport $165 N/A
Essential Daily Living Expenses $500 $1,000
Miscellaneous $500 N/A
Total Estimated Expenses $21,020 $17,307
Incremental Cost (additional cost for studying abroad vs. staying on-campus for a semester) $3,713 ($21,020 - $17,307)

Details:

Staff
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Academic term(s)
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Degree level
Undergraduate
Region
Europe
Country
Italy
City
Pieve del Grappa
Host School
The Consortium Institute of Management and Business Analysis (CIMBA)
Office
Carlson Global Institute (CGI)
Program Model
Study Center