Fast Track
Business Core
Get ahead in your business studies while spending the summer in Milan, Italy. The Fast Track Business Core program offers 15-16 credit hours, combining core business courses with immersive cultural experiences across Europe. Perfect for business majors looking to accelerate their academic journey while exploring Italy and beyond.
May - Aug
Courses Required
Must take 4 on location in Milan and 1 online*
Management of Business Practices
Introduction to Management Information Systems
Principles of Finance
Principles of Management
Principles of Marketing
Professional Development
* If you're in Honors College, you can take 12 hours for Honors credit but must complete the entire set. (Honors Course Set: FINC 3617, MNGT 3617, MKTG 3317, BUSI 3257).
** BUSI 4970 (3 hrs) can be substituted for SCMN 2150 or ISMN 2140 if already taken. SCMN 2150 and ISMN 2140 are 2-credit hour courses.
December 12
Commitment deadline for discounted program fee
December 13 or later
Commitment deadline for standard fee
January 30th
Last day to complete applications
Informations
Business majors with a minimum of 52 credits prior to program start.
ACCT 210 must be taken prior to the program (no exceptions).
Students are required to have a passport valid through at least December 2025.
Students with a 3.0 GPA or higher will be given priority.
No foreign language skills required.
The program will be in Milan, Italy!
In Milan you will see:
Il Duomo
Da Vinci’s Last Supper
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Navigli (canals in Milan)
Lake Como
Winery Tour
All included in the program fees.
Two weekend trips are included in the cost of the program.
Possible locations include:
Rome, Italy
Nice, France
Switzerland
Or similar
All included in the program fees.
Informations
Business Core: May 12-August 9
June 21-June 29, 2025: Summer Break*
*Students are free to travel in Europe
Informations
Dr. Dan Padgett | Program Director
The Harbert College of Business at Auburn University, located in Auburn, Alabama acts as World Abroad Connect official School of Record. If you decide to participate in this program, you will enroll as a Transient Student at Auburn University for one Summer Semester.
As part of the Fast Track Business Core program, you'll explore Italy’s rich culture with visits to iconic sites like the Duomo, Da Vinci’s Last Supper, and the scenic Lake Como, blending education with unforgettable experiences.
*All included in the program fees.
