Harbert Global: Study Abroad

AU in Europe Flex Program
Coming soon...(expected mid-September)	Applications  open. Space is limited so apply asap
October 30, 2025	(Only applicable to Full Summer students) Last day to submit a completed application with Auburn Abroad to be eligible for early bird discounted fees (only applicable to Full Summer students - save $1,000). Applications take at least a week to complete, so start asap.
November 14, 2025	(Only applicable to Full Summer students) Last day to commit to program through Auburn Abroad to receive early bird discounted fees (save $1,000). Note: Students without an Auburn GPA (including first semester and some transfer students) will not be eligible for discounted fees and will need to wait until after grades roll in December to be eligible to go on the program.
January 16, 2026	Last day to submit an application with Auburn Abroad. Applications take at least a week to complete, so start asap. No late applications accepted.
January 30, 2026	Last day to commit to the program through Auburn Abroad. No late commitments accepted.
Early May 2026	Program Fees due plus Auburn Study Abroad fee ($797) billed / Professional fees billed (~$150) for business majors / Mandatory trip cancellation insurance billed (~$350)
May 7, 2026	Full Summer AND Summer 1 students Depart USA to arrive in location
May 8 - 10, 2026	Orientation and tours in location
May 11 - 29, 2026	Session 1 Course for Full Summer and Summer 1 students
June 2 - 19, 2026	Session 2 Course for Full Summer and Summer 1 students
June 20, 2026	Summer 1 End of Program
June 20 - 27, 2026	Summer Break for Full Summer students
June 25, 2026	Summer 2 students depart USA for location to arrive June 26, 2026 in location
June 27, 2026	Full Summer students report to/check in housing in location
June 27-28, 2026	Orientation in location for Summer 2 and Full Summer students
June 29 - July 17, 2026	Session 3 Course for Full Summer and Summer 2 students
July 20 - August 4, 2026	Session 4 Course for Full Summer and Summer 2 students
May 11 - Aug 4, 2026	Optional Hybrid (mostly online) Course 5 For ALL students
Aug 5, 2026	Program End date for Full Summer and Summer 2 students to return to USA

The AU in Europe Flex program is open to all AU students. Individual courses may have prerequisites so see course details. 

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.

Program courses are only available to students who apply and have been accepted into the program. Space is limited, so be sure to fill out the application as soon as possible.

You are required to enroll in and complete a minimum of 2 live courses on location per summer mini-mester (2 total courses for Summer 1 and Summer 2 so Full Summer students take 4 live courses). Partial schedules are not available. Although the program is offered over the summer, the scheduling of courses is unique to this program.

Students must choose 1 course per Session and can choose a maximum of 3 credits online. All online courses run the full summer but can be added to any option. Courses are Auburn University courses taught by Auburn instructors. Check the course session, location, and prerequisites carefully to make sure you are eligible to take the classes you select and that they are available in the times and location you request. This list is tentative and should be finalized by Friday October 3, 2025 or sooner, so please check back before submitting a course approval form. Once this list is finalized, we will contact all applicants and also post a note here so you can finalize planning. 

Expected courses will include:

SUMMER 1 IN MILAN: Full Summer and Summer 1 students must Choose 2 classes (1 from Session 1 and 1 from Session 2)

Session 1 Course Options  IN MILAN:

• Principles of Management—MNGT 3100 (3 credit hours) (business majors only with junior standing) 
• Foundations of Business Management - MNGT 3810 (3 credit hours) (non-business majors only)
• Principles of Marketing—MKTG 3310 (3 credit hours) (business majors only with junior standing)
• Foundations of Business Marketing - MKTG 3810 (3 credit hours) (non-business majors only)
• Principles of Finance - FINC 3610 (3 credit hours) (business majors only with junior standing),  Prerequisite: ACCT 2110 or 2117
• Foundations of Business Finance - FINC 3810 (3 credit hours) (non-business majors only), Prerequisite: ACCT 2810 or 2110 or 2117
• Operations: Management of Business Processes - SCMN 2150 (2 credit hours) (all majors)
• Strategic Management - MNGT 4800 (3 credit hours) (Business majors only: Prereqs MNGT 3100, MKTG 3310, FINC 3610)

 

Session 2 Course Options IN MILAN:

• Principles of Management - MNGT 3100 (3 credit hours) (business majors with junior standing)
• Foundations of Business Management - MNGT 3810 (3 credit hours) (non-business majors only)
• Organizational Behavior - MNGT 3460 (3 credit hours), Prerequisite: MNGT 3100
• Multinational Finance - FINC 5510 (3 credit hours), Prerequisite: FINC 3610
• Digital Marketing--MKTG 5500 (3 credit hours)

 

SUMMER 1 IN MADRID: Full Summer and Summer 1 students choose 2 classes (1 from Session 1 and 1 from Session 2) 

Session 1 Course Options IN MADRID:

• Fundamentals of Accounting--ACCT  2810 (3 credit hours)

 

Session 2 Course Options IN MADRID:

• Foundations of Business Management - MNGT 3810 (3 credit hours) (non-business majors only)

 

SUMMER 2 IN MILAN: Full Summer and Summer 2 students must Choose 2 classes (1 from Session 3 and 1 from Session 4)

Session 3 Course Options IN MILAN:

• Principles of Finance—FINC 3610 (3 credit hours) (business majors only with junior standing)
• Foundations of Business Finance - FINC 3810 (3 credit hours) (non-business majors only)

 

Session 4 Course Options IN MILAN:

• Principles of Marketing - MKTG 3310 (3 credit hours) (business majors only with junior standing)
• Foundations of Business Marketing - MKTG 3810 (3 credit hours) (non-business majors only)

 

SUMMER 2 IN MADRID: Full Summer and Summer 2 students must choose 2 classes (1 from Session 3 and 1 from Session 4)

Session 3 Course Options IN MADRID:

• Principles of Marketing - MKTG 3310 (3 credit hours) (business majors only with junior standing)
• Foundations of Marketing - MKTG 3810 (3 credit hours) (non-business majors only)
• Consumer Behavior - MKTG 4410 (3 credit hours), Prerequisite: MKTG 3310
• Investments - FINC 3640 ( 3 credit hours), Prerequisite: FINC 3610
• Managing in an International Environment - MNGT 4100 (3 credit hours), Prerequisite: MNGT 3100

 

Session 4 Course Options IN MADRID:

• Operations: Management of Business Process—SCMN 2150 (2 credit hours)
• Introduction to Management Information Systems - ISMN 2140 (2 credit hours)
• International Marketing - MKTG 4400 (3 credit hours), Prerequisite: MKTG 3310
• Financial Markets and Institutions - FINC 3700 (3 credit hours), Prerequisite: FINC 3610
• Leadership - MNGT 5560 (3 credit hours), Prerequisite: MNGT 3100

 

ONLINE (Optional): All students can Choose one (Courses are hybrid/mostly online with small on-location component)

• Special Topics in Business: Global Market Analysis - BUSI 4970 (3 credit hours)
• International Business—BUSI 3250 (3 credit hours)
• Services Marketing - MKTG 5350 (3 credit hours), Prerequisite: MKTG 3310

Yes. It is sometimes possible for students to take these courses at Auburn during summer without going abroad.

However, many departments currently offer few face-to-face courses in the summer on campus, offering only online versions instead. In addition, when live classes are offered, summer scheduling conflicts often limit the options for taking all these courses simultaneously at AU in the summer.

Other options include the possibility of taking these courses at another institution. In contrast to these options, this program offers real Auburn courses sequenced so students can take them all in one summer abroad live on location in Europe taught by Auburn instructors. No need to get courses approved or go through the hassle of trying to transfer credits. 

Possibly. While the Honors College supports study abroad, only Full Summer schedules with specific course options are eligible for Honors credit.  Please check with the Program Director to discuss the possibility of contracting for Honors credit. 

Once you have been admitted to the program, you will receive official confirmation.  Shortly thereafter you will receive a schedule. Please check your schedule to confirm your classes.

Do not enroll for your summer study abroad courses through the normal system. A special section of each course is allocated to this program and program administration will manually enroll you in each course.  You will receive official notification once that process is complete.  Again, please check your registration to make sure you are registered for the appropriate courses and contact the program coordinator if you have any issues. 

It is possible that this program will have program support funds available. Once any funding is made available, all applicants will receive complete details regarding funding amounts and application process details.

While funding is not guaranteed for this coming year, in past years, funding for this program support was provided by Auburn Abroad, the Provost's office, and the Harbert College of Business administration. 

Note: Generally, program support is targeted for full 12-week Summer program applicants.  When reviewing support applications, key applicant qualifications to be evaluated include:

• Applicant financial need
• A lack of previous international travel and study experiences
• AU academic performance
• AU extracurricular and leadership engagement. 

Though funding has not been guaranteed not amounts determined, you can apply now for potential program support if it becomes available.  To apply, please click on the following link and complete the Qualtrics survey:

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Visa and Passport
You will be required to have a valid passport that has an expiration date at least 6 months after your scheduled return to the US after the program (so make sure your passport is valid through at least the end of December 2026 to be safe). A Visa not currently required for USA passport holders, but is tentatively scheduled to begin in late 2026 (called ETIAS and will cost approximately $8). We will provide instructions for ETIAS applications if/when it becomes officially required if applicable.

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

Housing and Travel
For the duration of the program (except during Summer break week for Full Summer students), you will stay in a self-service apartments with necessary amenities. While internet and local travel are covered by your fees, you will be responsible for meals (the area around your lodging has grocery stores and plenty of restaurants to choose from). Specific housing location and details will be provided prior to departure from the U.S.

Please note that any safety and health regulations/protocols required by Auburn University, the Harbert College of Business, the Program Provider Abroad and local authorities will be strictly followed and enforced.

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

The Harbert College of Business has been running global programs for over 25 years. Program locations have included the United Kingdom, France, Czech Republic, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Hungary, Croatia, China and others. In the last few years there have been many requests to provide consistent, safe, and enjoyable "hubs" for summer abroad. Milan and Madrid have the appropriate characteristics to serve as hubs for our programs, offering a unique combination for your abroad experience. 

With its Italian style, central location in Europe, easy transport, and great food, Milan is a natural base for exploring Europe. What makes Milan special?

• This year, Harbert College of Business will host classes (including those in the AU in Europe Flex program) in a state-of-the-art classroom space that will elevate the student academic experience.
• Student housing accommodations are secured in advance (no hotels required at the beginning of the program), are an easy commute to the classroom space, central to downtown, and include great amenities.
• Milan is a perfect base for traveling around Europe. High speed trains connect Milan to Rome, Venice, Florence, Switzerland, and other great European destinations in 3 hours of less. Milan's two major airports offer 2.5 hour or less flights to most major European cities such as Paris, London, Munich, Amsterdam, Athens, Madrid, Barcelona, Dublin, Prague, and more.
• Milan is an easy to navigate city with excellent public transport options including metro, bus, and tram lines that are well-integrated, making it easy to get around the city.
• Milan is a major fashion and business hub in Europe, providing enhanced professional opportunities.
• Full Summer students maintain housing in Milan through the Summer Break week so they can stay in Milan for part or all of the break or leave luggage they don't need to travel lighter during the break week.
• One location in Milan this summer allows additional overnight group weekend trips included in the program fees (1 in Summer 1 and another in Summer 2, so 2 for Full Summer students). Potential destinations include Rome, Nice (France), Switzerland, or similar destinations. Details provided in Spring prior to going abroad.

Also, while students can use/pick up some basic Italian language, no language skills are required to participate in the program in Milan as English is common in most places students live, go to class, and travel around the city.

In summary, Milan is a very livable city with great amenities for summer abroad.

Why Madrid, and what makes it interesting? 

Madrid is the cultural capital of Spain with great museums, arts, and plenty to do.

Madrid has good food and a laid-back environment.

Madrid has an extensive public transport system which makes it easy for students to explore the city. 

Madrid is generally inexpensive compared to most larger European cities. 

Classroom and housing facilities are both quite good in Madrid and the city hosts many international students, making it a great opportunity to experience a true melting pot culture. 

Madrid is a good hub for visiting interesting cities in Spain such as Barcelona, Seville, and Toledo, but also offers relatively short flights to Lisbon, Porto, Amsterdam, and Paris, among others. 

In summary, like Milan, Madrid offers a good environment for studying abroad for U.S. students. 

Taken together, the two locations offer a great combination of options for our students. In Milan, students experience the style of a cosmopolitan European business hub, while Madrid offers a vibrant, but more relaxed cultural contrast. We think the two cities complement each other as abroad destinations, and our students agree. 

Program costs are always an important concern and we strive to make the program affordable for as many students as possible. It should be noted that students do not pay tuition in addition to program fees for this program. Students pay AU Flex Program fees and Auburn Study Abroad fees in lieu of regular tuition. All course credit hours are covered by program fees. Students will receive an ebill soon after committing to the program, but the ebill payment due date will be early May 2026. The early May due date coincides with the first summer billing period to allow financial aid and scholarships to be used where possible for summer program fees. 

Summer 2026 Program fees: Full Summer = $17,900*, Summer 1 or Summer 2 = $12,500

• AU coursework credit hours (5-15 hours)
• Housing in Millan or Madrid for the duration of the program (except Full Summer during summer break week)
• Bus/metro/tram pass for the duration of the program to get around the city
• Cultural and professional programs
• Tours in and around Milan or Madrid
• Medical insurance

Estimated additional costs not included in the program fees are $4,969 for Full Summer students and $3,469 for half summer students only attending Summer 1 or Summer 2. Additional costs include:

• Airfare to/from location(s)
• Meals
• Passport and visa if needed
• Optional tours and travel (and summer break week for Full Summer students)
• Recommended additional trip cancellation insurance (to cover cancel for any reason) -- see below
• Auburn Abroad fee ($797)
• Harbert College Professional Fees for business majors only (~$150  depending on # of hours completed)
• Mandatory emergency trip cancellation insurance (~$350). Note: This insurance is not "cancel for any reason" and only applies to cancellation for medical emergency and limited special circumstances. It should not be considered an option to change your mind once committed. Prior to commitment, we strongly encourage students to read through the insurance information carefully and consider purchasing "cancel for any reason" trip cancellation insurance to reduce financial risk associated with dropping out of the program after commitment. See Auburn Abroad information for additional details, 

The overall expected cost for this program for Full Summer is $22,869  and $ 18,969 for Summer 1 or Summer 2. This includes 5-16 credit hours of academic course credit, housing, local transportation, and program activities. Given the benefits, compared to taking typical classes on campus, this program is a good investment, especially for out-of-state students (for whom the cost is similar or even less than the cost of a typical semester at Auburn), but includes a summer abroad experience of a lifetime and a resume boost by allowing students to get more business coursework completed before they apply for internships and jobs.

*Full Summer students can save $1,000 off their program fees by applying and committing to the program early. To be eligible for the $1,000 discount, students must register for the Full Summer option, submit a completed application through Auburn Abroad by October 30, 2025, and commit to the program by November 14, 2025. 

The application process requires students to apply and register with the AU Study Abroad office. Students must meet the academic requirements for the program and be in good standing with the registrar’s office to study abroad. 

The program has rolling admission, which means that the program will accept applications until the program either fills or final rosters are due to our international partners for housing, tours, etc., but students must submit an application no later than January 16, 2026 and commit to the program no later than January 30, 2026, to be eligible for the 2026 Summer program.

Due to university regulations, no late applications will be accepted. Students are encouraged to apply early and move through the application process efficiently as the program will likely fill and close at some point late in the Fall semester or the beginning of Spring.

The Harbert College of Business will have several information sessions for the program. Students are encouraged to attend an information session to help navigate the process of applying. During the information session, students will have an opportunity to speak with program administration about specific questions that they may have in the preliminary planning stages for study abroad. 

Students who are ready to apply to this program, may start their application.