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  • Locations: Florence, Italy
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Partner Website: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CEA CAPA Education Abroad 
  • Restrictions: UTK applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2025 04/30/2025 ** Rolling Admission 09/02/2025 12/20/2025

** Indicates rolling admission application process (with the exception of UT Faculty-directed programs & CGE Scholarship). Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Program Description:

Study Abroad in Florence

Consulting Project Focus Area: SME Manufacturing

The Business Consulting program with associated experiential learning equips you to work as a practitioner in a real-world organization. In Florence, you’ll immerse yourself in the heart of Italy’s manufacturing industry, working closely with small and medium enterprises (SMEs). As part of a consulting team, you’ll explore the intricacies of local manufacturing processes, from strategy and vision to production and sales. This hands-on experience gives you a deep appreciation for the craftsmanship and tradition that underpin Italian business, while also enhancing your ability to solve operational challenges.

The Business Consulting project with a focus on SME Manufacturing allows you to gain practical insights into the unique aspects of Italian business. You’ll develop consulting skills that enable you to support local enterprises in maintaining their competitive edge, both locally and globally.

 Semester/Term Eligibility Requirements Rec. Semester Credits
 Semester  2.5 Min GPA, 1 Year as a registered college student by the time of application, All levels of Italian  12-16


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Where You'll Study

The CEA CAPA Florence Center offers a variety of courses that allow you to explore all Florence has to offer, with your professors as guides. Classes are small, taught in English, and take full advantage of the city just beyond our classroom doors. Experiential learning opportunities outside class are plentiful and bring lessons to life, exposing you to new perspectives and starting you on your journey toward global citizenship. Students receive a transcript from CEA CAPA's School of Record upon completing the program.

What's Included

  • Pre-Departure Advising
  • Housing
  • 24/7 Onsite Emergency Assistance
  • Excursions & Cultural Activities
  • and more

Excursions

  • Rome
  • Cinque Terre
  • Siena
  • and more.

Funding Options

CEA CAPA has several ways to help you fund your program, including scholarships, grants, and flight credits. Find out more about what we have to offer.

Learn more about funding