Explore business in an international setting through visits to Milan and Rome. Students will connect concepts from BUSA 3083 to real-world business practices through company visits, discussions, and cultural experiences. The program offers opportunities to examine how Italy’s history, culture, and economy influence business while learning alongside fellow Parker College of Business students.
Proposed Application Deadline: February 15, 2027
Applications are not yet open. This program accepts applications on a first-come, first-served basis and may be full prior to the advertised deadline.
About the Program
Courses and Credit Offered
Students have the opportunity to earn course credit and must be enrolled in 3 credit hours to participate in this program. Students admitted to the program will earn credit for BUSA 3083 – Business Abroad: Italy.
Undergraduate BBA students may use this course as a substitute for their BUSA 4131 requirement.
Eligibility
Undergraduate students should have junior status (60 earned credit hours) after the Spring 2027 semester and be a declared business major with no less than a 2.5 GPA, and no active disciplinary record with the institution. All students must be fully admitted to the institution and at least 18 years of age by the program departure date.
Space availability is first-come, first-served. A completed application and deposit must be submitted prior to being formally accepted to the program.
Dates of Program
Travel: May 3 – 14, 2027
Students will be enrolled for credit in Summer 2027, with meetings and coursework before and after the travel dates.
Specific directions pertaining to airfare purchases will be shared with students once they are accepted into the program. Students should not purchase airfare without first speaking to their program directors.
Location
Milan and Rome, Italy
Program Cost: $3,800.00
Includes: All regional and local transportation; lodging for the duration of the program; tour, cultural, and entrance expenses; site visits to local businesses; insurance coverage
Additional Costs: Tuition & fees for 3 credit hours of course enrollment, round-trip airfare to Italy, and additional meals/personal expenses not included in the program cost.
Refund Information
Once accepted to the program, all payments are non-refundable.
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Teaching Faculty
Chris Faires, Ph.D.
Email: cfaires@georgiasouthern.edu
Rachel Smith, Ph.D.
Email: rachelsmith@georgiasouthern.edu
Program Director
Michael Schmillen
Director of Experiential and Global Learning
Email: mschmillen@georgiasouthern.edu