For it was during the Renaissance era that a Tuscan-born Italian monk documented an innovative system of “double-entry bookkeeping” which was being used by a group of Venetian merchants to help them accurately account for commercial trade in their port stop along the famed Silk Road. The Italian region of Tuscany plays a pivotal role in our story. This three-week course tells a story about the history of business systems – from the token accounting systems of Ancient Mesopotamia to the Enterprise Resource Planning systems that are in use today – with the hope of providing an engaging and experiential study of a topic that is not otherwise covered in the undergraduate business curriculum.Students can choose the course number they prefer from above, but course content will be the same.IB 399 / ACCTG 399: Old World Innovations and their Influence on Modern Business Systems (3 credits) with Scott Collins.For help on choosing an appropriate backup, please contact your education abroad adviser.Īcademics Course Description Students will be enrolled in IB 399 / ACCTG 399 for 3 credits. Should you not be accepted for your first-choice program, you will automatically be reviewed for your backup choice. This program may have limited space, so we recommend that you identify an appropriate backup program and complete the Education Abroad Backup Questionnaire in your Penn State Application when applying to this program. It is recommended that applicants have taken Econ 102 or Econ 104, but this is not required. Students have the opportunity to live in local apartments throughout this historic city and experience the magic of Florence today.Īll students with an interest in business are welcome to apply. Examples of past site visits include Florence museums, walking tours, local winery, and more. Classes are enriched with local guest speakers and site visits in the Florence area, and also includes a day trip to Venice. All students will take one 3-credit class with a Smeal business professor. The cultural, historical and business landscape of Florence provides a rich backdrop to this intensive 3 week Maymester program. Their wealth and influence made their city a showcase of Italian art and architecture which continue to attract tourists today. During the Renaissance period, prosperous merchants, most notably the Medici family, used patronage of the arts as a symbol for their success and power.
Sophomore standing or above at the start of the programįlorence, Italy is a beautiful example of how successful business can affect the evolution of a city.2.75 cumulative GPA or better at the time of application review.Good academic and disciplinary standing at Penn State.
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