AUR Viewbook in PDF - The American University of Rome

Academic Progr ams
Rome has beckoned students to AUR for the
past 40 years and serves as its “classroom” for
students in every academic program.
I have an opportunity to get an American education and experience another culture at the same time.
“A b d u l r a h m a n A l - Z a m i l
The strength of an AUR education lies in the
blending of an in-depth major field of study
that combines theory, practice and a capstone
experience with a broad general education program that
provides breadth of knowledge and the development
of life-long learning skills. Add to this the opportunity
for practical experience through fieldwork courses and
internships and an AUR degree prepares you for further
study or work anywhere in the world.
Interdisciplinary Approach
AUR has adopted an interdisciplinary approach to a
liberal arts and professional education. Our academic
departments and degree programs emphasize the
intellectual connections among fields of study.
Students in International Relations, for instance, engage
in the study of history, political theory, government,
economics, law and public administration as they focus
on the regions of Europe, the Mediterranean and the
Middle East. The Business Studies program has an
international focus with opportunities for students to
explore the social and cultural ramifications of operating
in a global economy. Archeology, Art History, Business
Studies and Italian Studies collaborate to offer programs
in The Business of Art, Cultural Heritage Management
and The Italian Business Environment.
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At AUR students take a wider, more interdisciplinary
and holistic perspective on their university education.
General Education Program and Skills for
Life-long Learning
All degree-seeking students complement their major
with a well-established General Education program.
These courses are rooted in the mission of the University:
to develop practical skills that can lead to successful
careers and professions, draw on the rich instructional
resources of Rome, enhance understanding of ethics and
multiculturalism in our society and identify and address
social issues of diversity. All AUR degree students develop
the following skills through the General Education
program: Writing, Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning,
Italian Language, Information Technology, Information
Literacy and Oral Presentation. These skills are
further refined in applications in their major courses.
Through a broad array of minors, fieldwork and internships
related to current interests and future careers and
capstone experiences in the senior year, AUR students
strive to realize the University’s mission “to live and work
across cultures as skilled and knowledgeable citizens of an
interconnected and rapidly changing world.”