Study Abroad in Bergamo, Italy

The University of Missouri (MU) and the University of Bergamo will both offer two courses (6 credits) in international business. 

University of Missouri Course Offerings

• Finance 3000 - Corporate Finance, Professor Melissa Griswold, Graded A-F (Required by Finance Dept.), prerequisites can be found on MyZou
• Management 3901 - International Business European Union, Dr. Gay Albright/Professor Christie McCullough, Graded S/U, no prerequisites
• Marketing 3901 - Marketing in European Union, Professor Courtney Cothren, Graded S/U, no prerequisites

University of Bergamo Course Offerings

• Marketing 3975-01 - Current Issues in International Marketing - no prerequisites
• Marketing 3975-02 - Management Product and Brand Innovation - no prerequisites
• Finance 4185 - Banking and Insurance for European and US Marketing - no prerequisites

Note: If insufficient students sign up, the college reserves the right to reduce the quantity of course offerings.

Class enrollment will be fairly evenly distributed, with first preference given to students who are seniors and majoring in the particular topic. You should plan to discuss these courses and this study abroad program with your advisor to clarify exactly how these courses will satisfy the graduation requirements for your particular major or emphasis area.

Pre-departure Class meetings at MU

Prior to the start of the program, pre-departure class sessions will be held in Cornell Hall. The purpose of these class meetings will be to provide lectures on the principles of international business, review information regarding the companies that will be visited and orientation to the host country, travel administration, and safety abroad.

This is a non-credit course for which you will be required to register before the first day of the pre-departure class, in order to go on the program. You will not be charged any educational fees for this “course”. When registering – search in “additional criteria” for the Class Number only.

Note: You are required to attend every pre-departure class to prepare for the program, or you will not be allowed to participate in the program. Special circumstances may allow flexibility on this requirement but must be approved by the program director before the class absence. If you are dropped from the program due to non-attendance, you will be subject to the penalties listed under Withdrawal Procedure & Penalties. 

Pre-Departure Class Schedule:

Tuesdays

• April 4 to May 2, 2023
• 6-8 p.m.
• 218 Cornell Hall

• You must be 18 years or older
• You must be in good academic standing and have no current disciplinary sanctions
• You will need a passport that is valid for at least six months after your scheduled return date
• You will be asked to sign a liability release form and a medical release form (included in the International Center’s orientation materials)
• You must meet minimum health insurance requirements set by the university
• You must attend all of the Trulaske College of Business’ pre-departure classes
• You will be expected to fully complete the application and International Center safety and security orientation through MyStudyAbroad
• Participants must agree to the terms expressed in the MU student conduct manual and the MU “Conditions of Participation and Program Acceptance” form

English

During the Bergamo program, you will stay in a youth hostel. Breakfast and afternoon snacks are provided.  Meals can be taken at the University cafeteria (where students and faculty interact with each other) and the café across the street from the business school.  Public transportation allows for easy and flexible access to getting around Bergamo.  You will receive a monthly bus pass as part of the program.  You will have a room with roommates at the youth hostel for the entire four-week period.

May 13-June 10, 2023

 *Due to market adjustments all dates, activities, and costs are tentative

The following budget may be used for planning purposes.

*Due to market adjustments all dates, activities, and costs are tentative

Note: Tuition is estimated as UGR Resident fees and is approximate until the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri sets the new fees in April during the spring semester prior to departure. Non-resident students pay their usual additional non-resident fees. Provided you are taking courses necessary for graduation, this simply shifts tuition costs from one term to another. The costs presented above in the student-planning budget are best estimates within five percent.

The program fee quoted above (billed to your student account sometime in May) includes the following:

• All local program-sponsored transportation in-country.
• Round trip chauffeured bus transport from Milan (Malpensa) airport to the hostel in Bergamo.
• All lodging at the Youth Hostel in Bergamo, Italy for the four-week program.
• Breakfast and afternoon snacks every day at the hostel for four weeks.
• Multiple program social dinner events during the four-week program.
• Morning bus transport from the hostel to the University of Bergamo on class days.
• Bus pass for unlimited travel within Bergamo.
• Program water bottle, sticker, and grad cord
• Required University of Missouri GeoBlue Insurance coverage for the duration of the program.
  • (Note: In some cases, you may be required to pay out of pocket to receive services. This coverage allows you to submit claims for reimbursement by GeoBlue for any covered medical expenses incurred out of the US while on the program.)

• Round trip transportation from the US to Milan.
• Weekend travel to other parts of Italy or Europe and daily personal expenses including non-program activities.
• Meals, except for program-sponsored events.
• Passport, passport renewal, or passport application fees.

Withdrawal from Program - Student must contact the Student Services Coordinator directly by e-mail documenting any withdrawals from the intended study abroad program. Withdrawal date will be determined to be the date shown on the e-mail that is sent to the Student Services Coordinator in 213 Cornell Hall stating intent to withdraw from the program.

***Depending on the date that you withdraw from the program, the study abroad department may or may not be able to get a refund from the vendor. Your refund will be relative to the costs that can be recovered. If you have not been billed the program fee at the time of your withdrawal – you will be billed for any cancellations fees charged to the program.

• All students will need a valid US passport or appropriate passport/documentation from their country of citizenship valid for at least 6 months after your return date.
• Non-US citizen students at Mizzou will need to check the Internet about visa requirements for program sites for their particular country of citizenship. 
• Copy of all program participant passports due to Study Abroad Office by April 4th to remain on the program.  If you are concerned about timing – have it expedited.

I understand that in some special circumstances I may not receive full academic credit for the study abroad program for which I have applied.  These circumstances include, but are not limited to:

• Cancellation of the program due to circumstances beyond the control of the University of Missouri
• A decision by the University, in its sole discretion, that cancellation of the program is appropriate based on health, safety, or similar circumstances
• My inability to participate in or complete the program due to circumstances beyond the control of the University of Missouri
• My dismissal from the program

I understand that in any of these circumstances, I will be refunded only those costs that can be recovered by the University of Missouri or the University’s partner program.  If I have not been billed the program fee at the time of my withdrawal, I understand that I will be billed for any cancellation fees charged to the program.

The itinerary of this program may be modified by the Trulaske College of Business and/or the University of Missouri due to health, safety, or similar concerns.  The withdrawal fees listed above will apply to students if this occurs. Transportation change fees and expenses will be the responsibility of the student.