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        Harbert Global: Study Abroad

        Study abroad with some of the best in business

         

        Marketing Accelerator Program (note: 2026 information update in progress-not completed)

        marketing

        Open to: Marketing majors and minors – Requires Junior standing

        Prerequisites: Students must have completed at least 57 hours PRIOR to program start

        Location:  Milan, Italy and Madrid, Spain

        Expected Enrollment: 30-50 students

        Information Sessions

        • Wednesday, September 9 at 5:30 p.m. in Lowder 19
        • 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: 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: October 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 Oct 31, 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), and Auburn Abroad fee ($797), and mandatory emergency trip cancellation insurance (~$350). 

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

        1. MKTG 3310 (Principles of Marketing) (Session 1)
        2. MKTG 5350 (Services Marketing) (Session 2)
        3. MKTG 4410 (Consumer Behavior) (Session 3)
        4. MKTG 5500 (Digital Marketing (Session 4)
        5. MKTG 4400 (International Marketing) or BUSI 3250 (International Business) OR BUSI 4970 (Global Market Analysis) (Hybrid—Combo live on location and online)

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