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        Harbert Global: Study Abroad

        Study abroad with some of the best in business

         

        International Business Minor - Milan & Madrid

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        Open to: Business majors only – Requires Junior standing

        Prerequisites: Students must have completed at least 57 hours and have taken ECON 2030, MKTG 3310, and FINC 3610 PRIOR to program start

        Location:  Milan, Italy and Madrid, Spain

        Expected Enrollment: 20-30 students

        Information Sessions

        • Tuesday, September 16 at 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Cater Lawn - table at Study Abroad Fair
        • Thursday, September 25 at 5:30 p.m. in Lowder 129
        • Thursday, October 2 at 5:30 p.m. in Lowder 19
        • Tuesday, October 14 at 5:30pm in Lowder 19
        • Thursday, November 19 at 5:30pm in Lowder 19

        Program Dates:

        • Leave USA May 7, Arrive Milan May 8, 2026
        • Orientation Milan May 8-10
        • Session 1: May 11- May 29 Milan
        • Session 2: June 2 – June 19 Milan
        • Summer Break: June 20 – June 27: Students report to Madrid housing June 27
        • Orientation Madrid June 27 – June 28
        • Session 3: June 29 – July 17 Madrid
        • Session 4: July 20 – Aug 4 Madrid
        • Hybrid Course (most sessions online with some on location): Begins May 11 – Ends Aug 4
        • Program Ends/Departure from Madrid: Aug 5, 2026

        Applications:

        • Open soon
        • Deadline to submit full application to receive early bird discounted fees: Oct 30, 2025
        • Commitment deadline for early bird discounted fees: November 14, 2025
        • Deadline to submit full application: Jan 16, 2026
        • Final commitment deadline: Jan 30, 2026

        Fees & Additional Costs:

        $16,900 (Early Bird) / $17,900 (commitment after November 14, 2025)
        Includes: AU coursework, housing in Madrid and Milan, metro passes for both locations, cultural and professional programs, tours and day trips, health insurance.

        Estimated Additional Costs (not included in program fees):
        $4,969 include: airfare to/from Europe, travel (and housing) during Summer break between Milan and Madrid and other off-program weekend travel, meals, passport and visa (if required), Auburn Abroad fee ($797), and mandatory emergency trip cancellation insurance (~$350).

        Courses**: (15 Hours): (Tentative Course Schedule in Parentheses)

        1. ECON 4300 (International Economics) (Session 1)
        2. FINC 5510 (Multinational Finance) (Session 2)
        3. MKTG 4410 (Consumer Behavior) OR FINC 3640 (Investments) OR MNGT 4100 (Managing in International Environments)(Session 3)
        4. MKTG 4400 (International Marketing) OR FINC 3700 (Financial Markets and Institutions) (Session 4)
        5. BUSI 3250 (International Business) OR MKTG 5350 (Services Marketing) (Hybrid—Combo live on location and online)

        ** Changes to the International Business Minor course options/requirements are under consideration. The above list is the tentative course set. However, it is possible that the specific courses might change. If so, the summer courses will reflect the changes. Students will still be able to complete the International Business Minor in Summer 2026. We expect to notify all applicants (and post here) the final changes in early November. Please check with the program director or coordinator prior to committing. 

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