Marketing Accelerator
Predeparture Meetings
- Thursday, February 26 at 5:30 pm in Lowder 125A
- Tuesday, March 14 at 5:30 pm in Lowder 125A
- Thursday, April 9 at 5:30 pm in Lowder 125A
Participating students must attend all three meetings.
Applications Now Open!

Open to: Marketing majors and minors – Requires Junior standing
Prerequisites: Students must have completed at least 52 hours prior to program start
Location: Milan, Italy and Madrid, Spain
Expected Enrollment: 30-50 students
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: Begins May 11 – Ends Aug 4
- Program Ends/Departure from Madrid: Aug 5, 2026
Application Deadlines
- Regular Application Deadline: Extended to Feb 27, 2026
- Regular Commitment Deadline: Extended to Mar 15, 2026
Fees & Additional Costs
Program Fee (Full Summer): $17,900 ($16,900 with Early Bird Discount)
Program Fee Includes: AU coursework, Housing (excluding summer break), Public Transportation Passes, Cultural and Professional Activities
Estimated Additional Costs: $6,469
For: Airfare, Passport and Visa, Meals, Personal Travel and Leisure Activities, Auburn Abroad Fee, Travel Insurance, Harbert Professional Fees
Auburn Abroad application includes full cost details and a budget planning tool for your convenience.
Courses (15 Hours): Tentative Course Schedule
Session 1: MKTG 3310 Principles of Marketing
Session 2: MKTG 5500 Digital Marketing
Session 3: MKTG 4410 Consumer Behavior
Session 4: MKTG 4400 International Marketing
Online/hybrid - students can choose 1 of the following:
- MKTG 5350 Services Marketing
- BUSI 3250 International Business
- BUSI 4970 Global Market Analysis (hybrid, mostly online)
Harbert Global Program offerings are subject to university approval. Upon approval, final details (dates, costs, deadlines) and the online application become available on the Auburn Abroad program brochure page.
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