IES-Milan: Business Studies

Program Details

Program Location Milan, Italy
Sponsor IES
Program Type Co-sponsored
Course # SA 33014
Duration Summer
Upcoming Program Dates
Summer 2025 05/19/25 to 07/19/25
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice

Overview

IES-Milan: Business Studies

Students enjoy a tour of Milan's Duomo

Please note early application deadline of January 15th, interested students should be sure to complete their application by this deadline.
 
Experience Milan like a local student this summer, in one of Europe's iconic hubs for global business and finance. What better place to bolster your business studies than in a city that’s at the forefront of innovation and entrepreneurship—home to world-renowned companies like Giorgio Armani, Bugatti, and Pirelli?

This program offers the best of both worlds: enroll in a hands-on course with a focus in Finance and Business at the state-of-the-art IES Abroad Milan Center, taught by local faculty. Later in the term, you’ll join Italian and international students for the summer session at Bocconi University, taking a course at one of the world’s premier business schools. Your coursework will come to life during visits to local companies, where you can gain an insider’s perspective on the Italian business mindset.

Beyond the classroom, you’ll embark on field trips to the picturesque Italian Lakes and Riveria and join in on cultural events hosted by the Center or local students. Each field trip and cultural event is carefully curated to deepen your understanding of Italy's rich heritage and what makes it a renowned center of culture, cuisine, and commerce.

For more program information, please visit the program website. This program is sponsored by:IES.

Eligibility

IES-Milan: Business Studies

Exploring on a field trip

The program is open to Purdue students in good standing who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.

GPA Requirement: 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none


Purdue Credit

Direct Credit available from the following: [College of Liberal Arts] [Daniels School of Business] [College of Health and Human Sciences] [Interdisciplinary and Special Programs]
Specifically from: PSY and HTM (HHS), and ENTR (Interdisciplinary & Special Programs)

Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.


Academic Program

You will enroll in one three-credit course at the IES Abroad Milan center that includes a one-week business practicum for an additional credit, along with one course from Bocconi University's summer offerings worth three credits. You will be enrolled in 7 credits total.

You will also have the option of enriching your Italian skills with an optional Italian language course. 

Visit the IES website for more course information. 

Please note: Psychology courses are not available in the summer term.


Excursions

This program includes several cultural activities and field trips to help you discover the city and the culture and traditions of your host country. Locations may vary, but may include Lake Maggiore, an Alpine Adventure, cooking classes, and more!

Housing

Choose between a residence hall or an apartment, arranged for you by IES. Housing does not include meals.

Estimated Program Costs

Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
 
Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location.  This will vary by program.
Program fee includes tuition, orientation, field trips and cultural activities.

Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Summer 2024

Costs per term to be billed by Purdue and Co-sponsor
Program Fee $6,958.00
Study Abroad Fee $609.40
Housing $2,280.00
Insurance $135.00

Approximate additional costs per term
To be paid by the student.
Round-trip Airfare $1,800.00
Local Transportation $130.00
Books and Supplies $75.00
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $0.00 - $1,000.00
Travel Documents (passport, photos) $175.00

Financial Aid

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

NOTE:  Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad.  Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.

Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.


Application Deadlines

For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline.  Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure a place in a program, apply early.

As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.

Program Application Deadline
Summer Jan 15



Returnees Information

IES-Milan: Business Studies

Bocconi University

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Resources

The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.


For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383 or email studyabroad@purdue.edu.