Location:

Florence, Italy

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Academic Year, Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Year Round

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Apicius Professional Program in Hospitality Management offers international students a unique opportunity to specialize in the hospitality field, while studying in one of the tourism's most challenging cities in the world. The program is based not only on theory but also on practical experience. For this reason site visits, guest lectures and internships are organized for students. The combination of unique and sophisticate city with a program that provides individual care and attention ensures a remarkable experience for each hospitality student.

A sample Semester program may include the following classes Semester I (Beginning Level) Italian Language, Introduction to Hospitality Management, Supervision and Leadership in the Hospitality Industry, Introduction to Tourism & Hospitality, Hospitality Accounting, Human Resource Management, Semester II (Advanced Level) Hospitality Management Procedures, Front Office Procedures, Hotel Marketing, Special Event Management, Restaurant Management, Italian Language.

Program cost includes the following items: enrollment (including application, course selection and credit transfer), housing, student health insurance and meal plans. Students attending Apicius can receive US credits from USF in Florida, or an Italian transcript directly from Apicius.

Setting Description:

Apicius is located in downtown Florence, a city renowned for its art, food wine and hospitality. A convenient 5 minute walk from the Central San Lorenzo area the school's central location provides students the opportunity to enjoy the city as an integral part of their program at Apicius. FACULTY The faculty at Apicius are international; professors hold advance degrees in their area of expertise. Apicius chefs instructors are certified by the national association of professional chefs and each has years of experience in their field. COURSE STRUCTURE Programs are offered on a regular 15 - week semester basis, along with two summer session, each four weeks in length. It is possible to complete one full semester of course work by attending two summer sessions. All programs are offered in English.

Cost:

Summer Program starts at $ 4,250 for 3 weeks, One Semester Program starts at $ 9,950 and One Year Program starts at $ 14,750.