Sep. 25, 2023 Application review period begins. Space is limited. Dec. 13, 2023 Commitment deadline to receive Discounted program fee of $16,480 Dec 14, 2023 Students who commit to program after Dec 13, 2023 program fee is: $16,980 January 18, 2024 Last day to begin an application with Auburn Abroad. Applications take at least a week to complete, so start asap. January 31, 2024 Last day to complete applications through Auburn Abroad. NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED May, 2024 (tentative) Auburn Study Abroad Fee ($751) billed May 9, 2024   Depart USA to arrive in Milan May 10     May 10-12   Orientation and tours in Madrid       May 13 – May 31 Course 1 (Milan)* June 3 – June 21 Course 2 (Milan)* June 22 – June 29 Summer Break** July 1 – July 19 Course 3 (Madrid)* July 22 – Aug 2    Course 4 (Madrid)* May 6 – Aug 2 BUSI 3250 & BUSI 4010 (Optional / Online) Aug 3, 2024 Leave Madrid / arrive USA   *Students will be assigned a course schedule to balance courses. ** Students free to travel in Europe on their own.

 

Required to take on location (all 3 hrs):

In Milan, students take
1) Strategic Management (MNGT 4800) and
2) Global Business Market Analysis (BUSI 4970-1).

In Madrid, students take
3) Management International Field Analysis (MNGT 4610) and
4) Leadership and Business Culture (BUSI 4970-2).

Optional coursework online: International Business (BUSI 3250 – 3hrs) and Professional & Career Development (BUSI 4010 – 1hr).

Before you can qualify to be a part of a Business Consulting Internship, you must have completed MNGT 3100, MKTG 3310 and FINC 3610 at least one semester before participation. Additionally to qualify, you must be a business major (those with a 3.0 GPA and Senior standing at the program start will be given priority). While not required, it is recommended that you participate during the summer after your Junior year and before your Senior year.

This program is only appropriate for business students who are completing their Junior year and will have enough hours to take Senior-level courses during the summer program (90 hours completed before the program starts). 

We recommend that you first speak with your academic advisor, the program director and your parent(s) or guardian(s) before making a final decision.

Yes. The Harbert College of Business summer programs in Milan, Italy, and Madrid, Spain, are Auburn programs led by experienced Auburn faculty. 

All courses and internships taken as part of the program are official Auburn courses and require similar work and count the same as those taken on campus. Furthermore, abroad programs offered through third parties (not-AU faculty led), do not offer Auburn coursework, and students often cannot get credit for some or any of the coursework taken on such programs.

Professional experience, such as internships and consulting, is quickly becoming a necessity for job seekers as over 74% of companies look for either internship or actual job experience to screen applicants. Over 40% said they prefer 2 significant work-related experiences. 

According to a National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) survey, job seekers who had an internship or significant work experience were more likely to get job offers and also higher initial salaries—a difference of $10,000 per year in starting salary. 

Additionally, a study conducted by the Harbert College of Business, over the last 5 years, showed that Harbert College students who participated in a professional experience such as these averaged $10,322 more in yearly starting salary than their classmates who did not study abroad on one of the professional programs. 

The difference in starting salary is more than the cost of the program fees, so these programs are a great value.

The consulting internship opportunities are real work experiences with a variety of different companies. 

In consultation with the Director and other faculty advisors, our partners fit students to an appropriate consulting internship project taking into consideration the student's major, background, course work, skill sets, and other interests. Our partners have extensive company relationships and experience placing interns and securing consulting projects (offices in several international locations with excellent government and business connections).

Students must participate in an interview, provide registration information, and submit a résumé for appropriate placement.

Our students have worked for banks, hotels, fashion magazines, soccer teams, service companies, engineering firms, food companies, clothing companies, beverage companies, manufacturing companies, city government agencies, healthcare companies, entertainment firms, restaurants, marketing agencies, and more.

No. These professional experiences are for academic credit. 

In addition, in most countries, immigration rules prohibit paid professional experiences for academic credit to protect the domestic job market. It is in fact illegal in most countries to pay foreign interns. 

The companies do not pay Auburn, any of the University program staff or participants for these programs. Companies donate their staff time and company resources associated with the program to provide the students an opportunity to participate in a real professional work environment, and no compensation of any kind is provided.

Visa and Passport

Students will be required to have a valid Passport, good for 6 months after they return to the US after the program. Visa now required (cost approximately $8).

Housing and Travel
Students stay in self-service apartments with necessary amenities (including wifi) and easy access to bus and/or metro lines. Travel on metro in both locations is included in the program fees. Students are on their own for most meals (though areas around their lodging have grocery stores and plenty of restaurants). Students will be responsible for their travel arrangements and expenses from Milan to Madrid during summer break week. Specific housing locations and details will be provided prior to departure from the U.S. All health and safety protocols required by the university, college, local authorities, and program partners abroad will be strictly followed and enforced.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact us at harbertglobal@auburn.edu.

Program fees total $16,480 / $16,980*and include:

• AU coursework credit hours (typically 15–16 credit hours)
• Consulting placement
• Housing in Milan and Madrid
• Transportation pass for the duration of the program
• Cultural and professional programs
• Tours of Milan and Madrid
• Day trips such as visits to Lake Como & Toledo (or similar)
• Welcome and farewell receptions
• Medical  insurance
• Emergency evacuation insurance (does not replace major medical)

Estimated additional costs (not included in program fees) total $4,969 and include:

• Airfare to Milan and rturn from Madrid
• Travel during the week break (Summer 1 ends in Milan and Summer 2 begins in Madrid)
• Most meals
• Passport and visa (if needed)
• Optional tours and entrance fees to some sights
• Highly recommended: trip cancellation insurance
• Auburn Abroad fee ($751)
• Harbert College of Business Professional fee ($150)

If you have any further questions or concerns about the costs and fees of the trip, please contact Auburn Abroad at harbertglobal@auburn.edu.

*Program details subject to change.