Milan - Italy Today

We all know that Fall 2021 is going to look a bit different from other study abroad terms, but that doesn’t mean it still won’t be the most incredible semester of your life!

We’re working hard to keep you safe and well, so you can focus on what you came to do—live and learn abroad (and have some fun along the way!). Below is a summary of the main tweaks to the program this semester, which may be updated as more details become known. You can learn even more about our measures for all programs on our Fall 2021 Health & Safety page.

From courses taught by world-class IES Abroad faculty at our Milan Center to courses taught at our local partner universities, know that you’ll be learning from the best of the best this fall. On our Milan - Italy Today program, you’ll have the option to take courses taught by distinguished IES Abroad faculty at our Milan Center or at one of our partner institutions.

*Please note that in the Fall 2021 semester, Bocconi University courses will be offered to you virtually.

Begin exploring the wide range of courses available to you this fall using the list below.  

Fall 2021 IES Abroad Courses:

Art:

• CM/AR 260 - Strategies for Digital Engagement: Italian Case Studies in the Arts

Art History:

• AH 340 - Cracking the Code: Leonardo da Vinci and Renaissance Art in Milan

Communications:

• CM 215 - Visual Storytelling from Youtube to Film Festivals
• CM/AR 260 - Strategies for Digital Engagement: Italian Case Studies in the Arts
• CM 325 - TV, Communication & Media
• IB/CM 340 - Digital Marketing, E-Commerce and Communication

Cultural Studies:

• CU/LT 328 - Investigating the Mafia in Literature, Cinema and Media

Design

• DS 223 - Italian Design: Theory and Practice
• DS300 - Visual Merchandising

Economics

• EC/IR340 - The Political Economy of European Integration
• FI 380 - Banking and Financial Intermediation

Environmental Studies:

• ES/SO 330 - Social Innovation: Strategies of Social and Environmental Sustainability

Film Studies:

• FS 330 - The Golden Age of Italian Cinema: in Between Authors and Genres

Finance

• FI 356 - International Financial Markets and Investments
• FI 373 - Venture Capital and Entrepreneurial Finance
• FI 380 - Banking and Financial Intermediation

History:

• HS 311 - Great Age of Italian Cities

International Business:

• IB 326 - Principles of Marketing Management
• IB/CM 340 - Digital Marketing, E-Commerce and Communication
• IB 343 - Business Ethics in an Intercultural Framework
• IB/ST 350 - Econometrics for Business
• IB 355 - Managing Fashion and Luxury Companies
• IB 326 - Principles of Marketing Management
• IB 370 - Brand Management
• IB 375 - Strategic Management
• IB 380 - Managing "Made in Italy" Companies
• IR/IB 393 - Leading Across Cultures: Principles and Practice

International Relations:

• IR/EC 340 - The Political Economy of European Integration
• IR/IB 393 - Leading Across Cultures: Principles and Practice

Internship Seminar:

• IN 395 - Internship Seminar

Italian:

• IT 101 - Italian Language in Context: Novice Abroad I
• IT 102 - Italian Language in Context: Novice Abroad II
• IT301 Italian Language in Context: Emerging Independent Abroad I,
• IT 351 - Italian Language in Context: Independent Abroad II
• IT403 Italian Language in Context: Emerging Competent Abroad III

Literature:

• CU/LT 328 - Investigating the Mafia in Literature, Cinema and Media
• CU/LT 340 - Tourists, Soldiers, Expats, Spies: Travelling Italy in the 20th Century

Music:

• MS 281 - Music Theory
• MS 391 - Individual Performance Studies - Instrumental

Photography:

• PG 300 - Photography: a Critical Introduction

Political Science:

• PO/SO 342 - The European Union: Between Nationalism and Integration

Psychology:

• PS 340 - Italian and American Approaches to Mental Health: Comparative Study of Bio-Psycho-Social Model
• PS 360 - Transcultural Psychology: Clinical and Diagnostic Challenges in the Assessment and Treatment of Culturally Diverse Patients

Sociology:

• ES/SO 330 - Social Innovation: Strategies of Social and Environmental Sustainability
• PO/SO 342 - The European Union: Between Nationalism and Integration

Statistics:

• IB/ST 350 - Econometrics for Business

Voice Performance:

• VO 391 - Individual Performance Studies - Vocal

You can further explore course options from our partner universities and find IES Abroad course syllabi on the “Academics” tab.

Health & Safety Protocols

We’re making sure that your learning experience is a safe one so you can focus on the topic at hand. So, to enhance effective social/physical distancing, IES Abroad is taking proactive measures in the classroom, including:

• limiting class enrollment sizes limitations
• adjusting space layout and room choice
• and promoting student/faculty use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Access to prompt diagnostic COVID-19 testing; Università Cattolica Medical Center, on-demand, English-speaking medical service that delivers a qualified doctor to your home, office or hotel, 24/7

Learn more about our health and safety measures for Fall 2021.

Vaccines & Daily Life

Currently, Italy is implementing use of what it calls a Green Pass in order to visit restaurants, museums, theatres, exhibitions, sporting events, festivals, swimming pools, and gyms. Students must have a Green Pass to attend courses both at the IES Abroad Center and at partner universities. Additional activities, such as traveling by plane or train may be added.

To obtain a Green Pass in Italy, you will need to:

• Have been administered at least one dose of an approved vaccine at least 15 days prior, and provide documentation of your vaccination (Pzifer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson/Janssen, and AstraZeneca are currently approved vaccines in the European Union),
• Present a negative COVID-19 test (valid for 48 hours),
• Or provide medical documentation of recovery/proof of anti-bodies (for those cured of COVID-19 in the last 6 months)

This ruling dramatically impacts the lives of students who are not vaccinated with one of the approved vaccines. Unvaccinated students would need to undergo regular testing in order to comply with the law and participate in the above activities. The cost of testing would be borne by students. At this time, the Green Pass is not required to enter educational institutions including the IES Abroad Centers in Italy, but regulations can change at any time.

Housing

You’ll stay in a clean, comfortable upscale residence hall, Collegio di Milano, or a centrally-located apartment, where we’ve taken the utmost safety measures, including single occupancy bedrooms. At this time, homestays will not be offered through IES Abroad programs this fall. Learn more about the overarching housing policies for Fall 2021.

Field Trips

Across all IES Abroad programs, field trips will stay local and regional this fall. Your fields trips will all take place in Italy, which means you’ll get fully immersed in the culture(s) you came for! 

Even though your adventure starts in Milan, our one-day field trips take you outside the city to discover the culture and traditions of your host country and beyond. You share a portion of the cost with IES Abroad.

Possible destinations may include:

• Verona | Explore one of the most fascinating and romantic site of Italian cultural heritage, through the city that inspired Shakespeare, Mozart and hundreds of artist, writers, and movies. Get inspired by the majestic Roman Theatre, visit Juliet's famous balcony and get moved by the Arena di Verona's elegance.
• Parma | Small enough to see the main sights on foot, but large enough to have lots of options; home to many interesting attractions but not overwhelming with a sightseeing to-do list; lots of cool shops and boutiques, delightful historical monuments such as the Farnese Theatre and the Duomo, the possibility to harvest grapes and, of couse, great food! Parma is certainly one of the most beautiful and authentic italian cities, but very few seem to know about this!
• Lake Maggiore | Let's leave Milan's high-speed life behind and enjoy a day outdoors on Lake Maggiore, surrounded by the magnificent Alps. Visit the Borromean Islands, situated in the heart of the lake; Isola Bella and it's 18th-century palace with wonderful Italian terraced gardens.
• Isola Madre | Host to the 16th-century Palazzo Borromeo, and stunning botanical gardens populated with peacocks and Chinese pheasants roaming landscaped gardens of rare plants. A refreshing and heart-warming day, just one hour north of Milan!

Internships

Our optional, part-time internships have always been designed to give you experience in what it's really like to work in Milan. For Fall 2021, part-time internships will be offered online. That said, we’re working hard to be able to offer in-person opportunities that align with our health and safety standards. You can count on having a part-time internship this fall—definitely virtually and potentially in-person—to help you gain a professional edge this semester.

Our Center

Our Center in Milan is your go-to spot for classes, student services, and information. Serving as your campus away from campus, you can feel safe going to class or checking in with an IES Abroad staff member because, at a minimum, IES Abroad Centers will undergo daily cleaning and disinfection by professional cleaning services.

Cost

Cost details for Fall 2021 can be found on the Cost tab. Be sure to click through the linked total to view a thorough cost breakdown PDF. Consider those prices as a starting point. We encourage you to contact your study abroad office to determine the actual cost to you when factoring in financial aid, scholarships, your home school policies, and other factors.

Go Ahead & Get Started…With a Refund Policy that has your Back

As a mission-driven, not-for-profit, we are guided by two priorities as we navigate Fall 2021: to leave the door open for your opportunity to study abroad, and to strive to keep you safe and healthy. So, what’s our advice? Give yourself the chance to have an incredible adventure—even if it’s a bit different than planned!—and know we’re right alongside you as the details unfold.

And thanks to our Fall 2021 Refund Policy, there’s no commitment just yet. What’s more, once you start an application, you’ll be in the loop and hear directly from us if any changes are made to your program.

Program Details for Spring 2022

Looking ahead to Spring 2022, there will likely be some aspects of the pandemic that we are still navigating—and that’s okay! Program details may need to pivot as conditions shift, but throughout that experience our commitment to do right by you will guide the way. While it might look different from other study abroad terms, that doesn’t mean Spring 2022 won’t be the most incredible semester of your life!

We’re working hard to keep you safe and well, so you can focus on what you came to do—live, learn, and have some fun abroad. Below is a summary of the main tweaks to the program this semester, which may be updated as more details become known. You can learn even more about our measures for all programs on our Spring 2022 Health & Safety page.

Academics & Partner Universities
Know that you’ll still be learning from the best of the best this spring. On our Milan – Italy Today Program, you’ll have the option to take courses taught by world-class IES Abroad faculty at our Milan Center and/or at partner universities such as the prestigious Bocconi University. (Please note that it is not guaranteed that partner university courses will occur in person in the Spring 2022 semester.)

Once available, the Spring 2022 course list will appear below:

Health & Safety Protocols

We’re making sure that your learning experience is a safe one so you can focus on the topic at hand. IES Abroad is taking proactive measures based on the local health and safety guidelines of your study abroad location. As more information for Milan becomes available, we will provide updates here and in your predeparture guide, which you’ll gain access to shortly after applying. In the meantime, review safety measures we have taken with students this fall, some of which may extend into your experience.

• limiting class enrollment sizes
• adjusting space layout and room choice
• and promoting student/faculty use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

We know stepping into the unknown is part of your study abroad experience but know that you’re never alone and we’ll always have your back.

Vaccines & Daily Life

Currently, Italy is implementing use of what it calls a Green Pass in order to visit restaurants, museums, theatres, exhibitions, sporting events, festivals, swimming pools, and gyms. Students must have a Green Pass to attend courses both at the IES Abroad Center and at partner universities. Additional activities, such as Hi traveling by plane or train may be added.

To obtain a Green Pass in Italy, you will need to:

• Have been administered at least one dose of an approved vaccine at least 15 days prior, and provide documentation of your vaccination (Pzifer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson/Janssen, and AstraZeneca are currently approved vaccines in the European Union),
• Present a negative COVID-19 test (valid for 48 hours),
• Or provide medical documentation of recovery/proof of anti-bodies (for those cured of COVID-19 in the last 6 months)

This ruling dramatically impacts the lives of students who are not vaccinated with one of the approved vaccines. Unvaccinated students would need to undergo regular testing in order to comply with the law and participate in the above activities. The cost of testing would be borne by students. At this time, the Green Pass is not required to enter educational institutions including the IES Abroad Centers in Italy, but regulations can change at any time.

Housing
You’ll stay in a clean, comfortable student apartment or upscale residence hall, where we’ve taken the utmost safety measures, including single occupancy rooms as needed. Learn more about the overarching housing policies for Spring 2022.

Field Trips
So much of the study abroad learning experience happens outside of the classroom. Our field trips and course-related excursions help you explore the ins and outs of your city and local region, adding real-life context to what you’ve read about in textbooks for years. Possible trips include:

• Lake Como
• Cinque Terre
• Sirmione Lake Garda
• Bergamo
• Parma
• Bologna
• Verona
• Turin
• Genova

Part-Time Internships

Our optional, part-time internships and full-time semester internship programs have always been designed to give you experience in what it's really like to work in Milan. For Spring 2022, while you’re living and studying on-site, internships may be completely online, a hybrid virtual/in-person experience, or completely in-person. It depends on a variety of factors, including country and employer-specific protocols. This uncertainty is something that every employee around the world has had to navigate in the wake of COVID-19, and it all adds to the real-life experience you’ll gain from working overseas! One thing is for sure, though—enrolling in an internship this spring will help you gain a professional edge.

Our Center
Our Center in Milan is your go-to spot for classes, student services, and information. Serving as your campus away from campus, you can feel safe going to class or checking in with an IES Abroad staff member because, at a minimum, IES Abroad Centers will undergo daily cleaning and disinfection by professional cleaning services.

Cost

Once available, details for Spring 2022 can be found on the “Cost” tab. Be sure to click through the linked total to view a thorough cost-breakdown PDF. Consider those prices as a starting point. We encourage you to contact your study abroad office to determine the actual cost to you when factoring in financial aid, scholarships, your home school policies, and other considerations.