RIT/ACMT Summer Abroad Program in
The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) campus in Croatia, the American College of Management and Technology
(ACMT), offers a wide variety of courses to students across several different majors during it time-shortened summer
session. Students will spend five weeks in the stunning city of Dubrovnik and can still expect to make progress toward their
degree completion. All courses are taught in English and follow the same exact curriculum as courses offered at the RIT
campus in Rochester, New York.
When
RIT/ACMT offers special five-week courses
during the summer quarter in order to
provide a unique opportunity for students
unable to participate in study abroad
programs during the normal academic
year. Classes will run from June 11 – July
13, 2012. The program also includes
excursions outside of the classroom as well
as extracurricular trips around the region.
Academics
Students have an option of enrolling in
up to three classes during the summer
program. Courses are designed with both
RIT and non-RIT students in mind. Students
from across the U.S. and throughout
Europe study side-by-side in this unique
learning environment. Students take
pre-approved courses that may be
applied toward their degree while also
experiencing the beauty and culture of
Croatia. Upon successful completion of the
coursework, students eligible for credit will
receive an official transcript from Rochester
Institute of Technology.
The following courses for the Summer
Abroad in Croatia program are available:
• History of Adriatic Art
• Concepts of Environmental Science
• Current Topics in Psychology
• The Great Thinkers
• Photo as a Fine Art I
• Special Topics in Public Policy:
Environmental Policy
All classes are taught in English by both
American and European faculty members.
The teaching methods promote interaction
and active participation between
students and faculty. Study abroad
students are encouraged to get involved
in activities outside of the classroom and
to fully immerse themselves in their new
environment.
Student Experiences and Excursions
For more than 10 years ACMT has made its
home in Dubrovnik – providing students
excellent support throughout their study
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abroad program. Upon arrival, students will
participate in an orientation session that
includes an introduction of staff members
who will be available for assistance
throughout the experience, a tour of the
college, and much more! Student mentors
assist with arrival, getting settled, and
questions on living in Dubrovnik. Our
helpful and knowledgeable staff is quick
to respond to questions and can direct
students to local resources.
This study abroad experience will be
further enhanced by day trips as well as
some overnight excursions. Students have
the opportunity to participate in field trips
to Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro and
nearby islands along the Dalmatian coast.
The city of Dubrovnik offers entertainment
options that include the cinema, concerts,
museums, sightseeing, disco clubs, and
local community events.
RIT in Croatia Facilities
The American College of Management and
Technology is located at Don Frana Bulića
6, just steps from the main entrance to Old
Town, a historic section of Dubrovnik. The
historic ACMT building contains modern
classrooms, faculty and staff offices,
student lounges, copy center, library,
several computers labs, and is equipped
with the latest technology including
wireless internet access.
Housing
Students will reside in furnished two or
three person hotel rooms in Dubrovnik,
which are conveniently located to ACMT
and other surrounding sites. Local bus
service is reliable, easy to use and affordable which allows unlimited travel within
the region.
early as possible to see if any financial aid
or scholarships can be applied toward this
program.
Estimated costs for this program are as
follows:
One-Course Experience
Tuition for one 4-credit course: 612,00 EUR
RIT/ACMT Program Fee: 2.264,00 EUR*
Additional Estimated Expense: 2.210,00
EUR**
Estimated Total Cost of Attendance:
5.086,00 EUR
Two-Course Experience
Tuition for two 4-credit courses: 1.224,00
EUR
RIT/ACMT Program Fee: 2.264,00 EUR*
Additional Estimated Expense: 2.210,00
EUR**
Estimated Total Cost of Attendance:
5.698,00 EUR
Three-Course Experience
Tuition for three 4-credit courses: 1.836,00
EUR
RIT/ACMT Program Fee: 2.264,00 EUR*
Additional Estimated Expense: 2.210,00
EUR**
Estimated Total Cost of Attendance:
7.410,00 EUR
Program Costs
The summer abroad program in Croatia
has been developed with special pricing to
ensure that a safe, fun and affordable study
abroad experience is available for all students. Students should speak to a financial
aid counselor of his/her home university as
www.rit.edu/global ACMT • Don Frana Bulica 6 • 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia • Tel: +385 20 433 000 • E-mail: irena@acmt.hr
* RIT/ACMT Program Fee includes:
• Housing in a hotel (breakfast and dinner
included)
• Airport Pick up/Drop off
• Full On-site Support
• Cultural Experience Field Trips
• Student Peer Mentor
Tuition and program fee expenses are paid
to RIT/ACMT.
**Additional Estimated Expenses include:
• Round Trip Airfare
• Textbooks
• Visa Process (if applicable)
• Croatian Health Insurance
• Other Misc./Personal Expenses (Social life
expenses, shopping, etc.)
These expenses are covered directly by
the student. Please note that additional
estimated expenses may vary significantly
(different airfares for different destinations,
etc.).
Course Descriptions
0505-452: History of Adriatic Art
Students will develop an understanding
and appreciation of the region´s art and
culture as both a unique cultural statement
and a reflection of the historical context of
European art. Analysis and interpretation of
aesthetic principles will be applied to the
full range of artistic expression, including
painting, sculpture and architecture.
Credit 4
1006-202 Concepts of Environmental
Science
This course introduces the interdisciplinary
nature of environmental science through
the study of topics like ecosystems and biodiversity, land cover change, energy, pollution, and global climate change. A unifying
theme is the concept of sustainability. This
is part of the required course sequence for
all students in the environmental science
degree program.
Class 3, Lab 3, Credit 4
0514-526: Current Topics in
Psychology: Culture and Identity
This course presents different topics in
psychology, focusing on current research
areas. It is taught in a seminar format, and
uses original articles and classroom discussion to cover material related to the topic.
The topics covered vary from year to year,
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but includes revolutionary psychology,
positive psychology, drugs and behavior,
rumor psychology, intelligence, sexuality,
morality, health psychology or other topics
of interest to faculty and students not covered in other courses. This course can count
towards any of the psychology tracks.
Students may take this course for liberal
arts or institute credit. (0514-210, 350, 400)
Class 4, Credit 4
0509-444: The Great Thinkers
This course introduces students to the
thought of some of those philosophers
who have been most influential in the
history of ideas. An attempt is made to
cover in some depth the works of one or
more of those “Great Thinkers.” Students
will begin to recognize the enduring nature
of some of our most pressing problems,
as well as the intellectual foundation of
proposed solutions. Part of the philosophy
degree program, the philosophy
concentration and minor and may also be
taken as an elective.
Class 4, Credit 4
months for completion (if applicable),
so be sure to plan ahead and start the
process early.
We will assist you as much as possible
if you have questions about the visa
process.
For More Information or to Apply
If you would like to request additional
information about Study Abroad Summer
program in Dubrovnik, Croatia, please
contact the ACMT Study Abroad office.
Irena Ljubisic,
Event & Study Abroad Manager
American College of Management and
Technology
Don Frana Bulica 6
20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia
Phone: +385 20 433 000
E-mail: irena@acmt.hr
2067-406: Photo as a Fine Art I
The major emphasis is on the individual’s
learning to identify and articulate
a personal response to his or her
environment through the medium of
photography. Students design their own
projects and work under the guidance
of the professor. Digital analog silver
mixed media and non-silver photographic
techniques may be utilized. Weekly
critiques are a focus activity of each course.
Credit 4
0521-449 Special Topics in Public
Policy: Environmental Policy
This course will examine current topics in
public policy and may be used with consent of advisor as a policy core elective
or track elective for the public policy BS
degree. Part of the public policy concentration and minor and the science,
technology, and policy minor. May also
be taken as an elective.
Class 4, Credit 4
Contact the ACMT Study Abroad office
for a complete study abroad budget
worksheet and more information on
the visa process. The visa for Croatia
takes approximately two- three
www.rit.edu/global ACMT • Don Frana Bulica 6 • 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia • Tel: +385 20 433 000 • E-mail: irena@acmt.hr