• The International Leadership Semester is an 89-day study abroad program in Rome, Italy.  The semester is accredited and run by the Swiss School of Management and the European University of Rome, on the same campus as the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum College. It is an international program hosting men and women students from around the world.

• The program is available all year round, offers core classes in interdisciplinary leadership, Business Administration, Criminology, Leadership and Rome, and Bioethics. The teachers of all classes are the professors at the European University of Rome and the Swiss School of Management.
• In addition to the core classes, students are given the option of choosing between one of two specialized tracks: either culture or business.
• In total, the ILS coursework give students 15-18 academic credits. However, students must get the program approved by their own university through the office of international studies in order to ensure successful credit transfer. Further details are available in the Accreditation Page.

Leadership training for excellence

• Along with the academic component, the International Leadership Semester offers a uniquely personalized approach to leadership training, one that is not available in other study abroad programs.

• Opportunity for one-on-one leadership orientation every 2 weeks.
• Projects, public speaking practice, and off-site activities aimed at developing leadership skills in action
• Exposure to leaders from a wide variety of professions and fields of expertise
• Opportunities to participate in international conferences hosted in Rome

When in Rome…

• The ILS gives students a 9-day vacation and 3-day weekends so that they can explore Rome and other European cities on their own. In addition to the free days for exploration, there are also organized tours and Masses at famous holy sites, with opportunities to meet the Pope and participate in events organized by the Vatican.
• Students are also offered daily Mass, opportunities for spiritual direction and confession, and the option to participate in monthly retreats.

Practical details

• Deadlines: In order to be accepted to ILS, to process your application we must receive the following materials on or before:
  • August 25th, 2010 for Fall Semester 2010 Intake. 
  • November 25th, 2010 for Winter Semester 2010 Intake (one month)
  • December 31^st , 2010 for Spring Semester 2011 Intake 
  • May 1st, 2010 for Summer 2011 Intake (one month)

• Cost: The cost of the Spring and Fall Semester is of €14,000. The Winter Semester "Christmas in Rome" is of €4,000. The Summer Semester is of € 3,000. All fees include study material, hotel and meals.    
• Hotels: ILS is affiliated to various hotels in walking distance from the campus. The hotels feature double and triple rooms. Rooms will be assigned on "first come - first served" base. 
• Laundry: Services will be provided one time a week. Cost of laundry is not included in the tuition fee. Approx. cost is of €10 for one loundry bag.
• Extra Curricular Activities: ILS is proud to contribute with 50% on academic related activity expenses.

For more information about practical requirements:

• E-mail to Jacqueline Dettling at info@ssm-edu.net