Program Overview

Global Consulting Program Location: Italy

The Global Consulting Program (GCP) is a unique opportunity for undergraduate students to gain international business experience in Italy. Located in the Marche Region, Ancona is the quintessential Italian town, complete with ancient ruins, dramatic cathedrals, fresh cuisine, and breathtaking beaches.

Program Dates

The program takes place from June 13 to June 27, 2026. Travel to Italy will require participants to depart the U.S. 1-2 days prior to the 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.

Academics

Students participating in the GCP will complete 9 credits of undergraduate coursework:

• 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 and Università Politecnica Delle Marche
• Site Directors: Mary Olivia Roberts and Judd Walker

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

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 the 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. 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.

Cost

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.

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 may also apply for additional scholarships offered at OHIO, including those from the Office of Global Opportunities and the Office of Experiential Learning.