We provide one-of-a-kind courses in Business, Finance, Marketing, Economics, and Management that explore the world of business, as well as a wide variety of courses focusing on contemporary issues in Italy. All IES Abroad area studies courses are taught by experts in their fields and are conducted in English. Round out your study abroad education with a required Italian language course that is tailored to your skill level.
Milan, Italy
Business Studies
At a Glance
Program Dates:
- Fall 2025: September 01 - December 12
- Spring 2026: January 19 - May 09
Credits:
15 to 19 per Semester
Estimated Cost:
$21,913
Visa Required:
Yes
Housing:
Apartment,
Homestay,
Residence Hall
Language of Instruction:
English,
Italian
Language Prerequisites:
None
Part-Time Internship (Optional):
Included in Program Fee
About the Program
Fall 2025 Update Regarding Italian Visas & 90 Day Programs
New! Study Abroad in Italy Without a Student Visa This Fall
To accommodate recent legislative changes affecting student visas in Italy, we've created new opportunities for study abroad in Italy without a visa (for most students) this fall.
If you are enrolled in a full-length program in Milan and are having difficulty obtaining a visa, you are welcome to switch to our Milan (No Visa) program if you are eligible. Please inform us if you would like to switch programs by July 15th.
Helping you make your study abroad dreams a reality? It's just what we do.
Spring 2026
Program Dates:
January 19 - May 09
Application Deadline:
Program Advisor
Chrissy Tyndall, Kaylee Brezinski & Rachael Grochowski
Once you’ve applied for a program, one of us will be your direct point of contact. From housing to course registration and everything in between, we're here to help you prepare to study abroad. Once you’re accepted to your program, you’ll find even more detailed information about what you need to know before you depart in your Predeparture Guide. Let’s get started!
About the Destination
Why Milan?
Known as the business capital of Italy, Milan is the place to study abroad for Business Majors seeking to gain an international perspective. What better setting for your career in International Business to take off than the home of Italy’s stock exchange, the Borsa Italiana, and famous global companies like Giorgio Armani, Bugatti, and Pirelli?
Program Dates
Fall 2025
Program Dates:
September 01 - December 12
Application Deadline:
Spring 2026
Program Dates:
January 19 - May 09
Application Deadline:
Academics
Our mission is simple: to provide you with the best study abroad program possible—which includes the highest quality academic and cultural experiences.
We offer unique courses in Business, Italian language, and culture, along with a wide array of electives taught by our world-class professors. Course options at prestigious local universities enhance not just what you learn, but how you learn it, and provide you with new perspectives each day in class.
Partner Institutions
IES Abroad Milan
Milano Fashion Institute
Fashion (Spring Only)
For students interested in pursuing options in Fashion, a limited number of courses are available at the Milano Fashion Institute (MFI), an inter-university consortium founded by three Italian Universities: Università Bocconi, Politecnico di Milano and Università Cattolica. While the Politecnico faculty teach classes that explore the design, style and materials-related aspects of the fashion industry, the Bocconi faculty teach classes that study the marketing, economics, branding, financial aspects of the fashion business and the Cattolica faculty focus on the sociological as well as communication trends connected to all fashion-related phenomena.
Courses are taught in English and are offered in the spring semester only. Course topics include fabrics & materials, product design, experience & store design, buying and visual merchandising, and fashion press & PR.
Courses
Create your own academic experience by selecting from the following program components.
You take 15-19 credits per semester. Language courses are taught in Italian, and all other courses are taught in English or Italian.
- IES Abroad Italian language course at your proficiency level (required, 4 or 6 credits)
- English-taught IES Abroad area studies courses (optional, 3 credits each)
- Business-related courses (in English or Italian) at local universities (optional, credits vary)
- English- or Italian-taught IES Abroad elective courses (optional, 3 credits each)
- Internship and seminar (optional, 3 credits)
- Community-based learning placement and seminar (optional, 3 credits)
To learn more about IES Abroad’s innovative theoretical and pedagogical approaches to teaching language abroad, refer to the IES Abroad MAP for Language & Intercultural Communication.
NOTE: This is a list of planned course offerings. After you are accepted, you will see a list of final course offerings in your MyIESabroad account. Additionally, IES Abroad reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment or circumstances beyond our control.
IES Abroad Courses
Art (1)
| Course name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CM/AR 260 - Strategies for Digital Engagement: Italian Case Studies in the Arts | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
Partner Institution Courses
Enrolling in a partner institution course is a great way to meet Italians and experience the Italian education system first-hand. As a student in the Business Studies program, two business-related partner institution courses are included in the program cost, provided that you meet the institution's requirements. Any additional enrollments after the first two courses or non-business-related enrollments will carry an additional fee.
All partner institution courses are worth 3 credits. Specific course listings and descriptions are not available on the institutions' websites until shortly before the beginning of the term and may be updated frequently. The IES Abroad staff will assist you with the partner institution enrollment process.
Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
- 18 years of age
- In good standing at your home school
- 2.75 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale (GPAs under 2.75 will be considered on a case-by-case basis)
- Sophomore, junior, or senior standing when program begins - some local university courses may not be available to sophomores
- No Italian required