To prepare you for a career in a cross-cultural workplace, this program enhances your readiness for entering and navigating international environments. Diving deep into theoretical concepts, you expand your awareness of cultural differences and refine your knowledge of organizational cultures and contexts as you build and practice key professional competencies. Working first online, then in Milan, the business capital of Italy, you gain a truly international perspective in the Italian headquarters of some global companies.
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About the Program
At a Glance
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About the University
About IES Abroad Milan Center
The IES Abroad Center in Milan is in the stylish heart of the city, surrounded by historic treasures, hidden gardens and a multitude of shops, restaurants, and sunny café terraces. Study in multimedia classrooms and work in state-of-the-art computer labs using the digital photo and video editing suites. A short walk away is the majestic Duomo cathedral and Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper” masterpiece.
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Courses
Academics
Cross-cultural communication, collaboration skills, and culturally appropriate workplace behavior are at the heart of this three-week hybrid study tour. The first week in a virtual classroom gives you a conceptual toolkit for analyzing and adapting to cultural differences. During these sessions, you identify your own cultural profiles, preferences, and biases, and work through role plays that have a focus on culturally appropriate professional behavior and idiomatic business English. In-person sessions continue after you arrive in Milan, using your site visits as case studies in the classroom.
Site Visits
Your time in Milan will be a two-week adventure of engaging discussions at a series of business visits, from small, local enterprises to major global corporations. During these visits, you will observe, analyze, and interpret, building your abilities to communicate in culturally effective ways.
Cultural Activities
You’ll continue to hone your intercultural communication skills through activities with local Italian and international students. IES Abroad Milan staff will also arrange cultural excursions to historical and cultural sites throughout the city.
Get To Know Our Application Process
From academics to visa requirements, our structured process helps you choose the right program and university for your goals. Complete a strong application, and prepare for success abroad.
Personalize Your Study Abroad Plan With Your SAF Counselor
Each student has unique academic goals for a study abroad experience. As you think about studying abroad, your SAF Counselor will help you plan for success and support you every step of the way.
Application Requirements
The requirements outlined in this section include the language proficiency scores you may need to demonstrate your language skills, a guide to the GPA range and other academic prerequisites required by the program, and a list of documentation and other application materials you will need to finalize your application. You will need to supply additional information throughout the process, and our helpful team will alert you via email or your MyIESAbroad Student Portal whenever this is necessary.
Language Test Score Requirements
Each study tour has slightly different language requirements, based on the complexity of the program content. The language requirements for this program are:
- TOEFL: 71 iBT
- IELTS: 6.0
- Duolingo English Test (DET): 95
- TOEIC: 640
- CET-4: 450
- CET-6: 425
- Gaokao: 105
- EF Set: 51
Program Dates
When studying abroad, you will want to consider the time of year and how long you are away. Most programs follow the host university's academic calendar.
The dates shown below are general estimates, and as you get closer to the start of the term, you will get more detailed information from SAF. If you have any questions, your Student Counsellor and Program Specialist are always here to support you and point you to the correct information.
Spring 2025 Study Tour
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Housing Information
You will stay in a fully-furnished single-occupancy room at a hotel or residence hall within a short commute of the IES Abroad Milan Center. Your accommodation will be centrally located and equipped with a private bathroom, free Wi-Fi, 24-hr reception and much more!
About Milan
Why Milan
Bustling, forward-thinking Milan is Italy’s economic, fashion, and music capital. It also has a stunning 2,000 years of history, giving it treasures like the medieval Sforza Castle, Da Vinci’s The Last Supper, the gothic Duomo to visit, see, and explore. For a cultural extravaganza, Milan is a unique experience that wanders from pizza and gelato to opera and Renaissance masterpieces.
The Student Experience
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Orientation
Advising and Support
The process of studying abroad could quickly feel overwhelming, but we have been doing this for decades and do everything we can to support you through it.
Many SAF staff are alumni and have walked this path. They have real-life experience to draw on as they advise and support you through every step of our comprehensive services. They’re in your corner, taking care of all the details and explaining what you need to do next.
Take the first step in your study abroad journey by scheduling a consultation with your closest Student Counselor. You can discuss your for-credit academic courses and language programs and explore internships, research programs, and study tours. When you know what you want to do, we guide you through the pre-program steps, help you arrange your visa and transport, and finalize your accommodation or digital experience.
Get To Know Our Application Process
From academics to visa requirements, our structured process helps you choose the right program and university for your goals. Complete a strong application, and prepare for success abroad.
Personalize Your Study Abroad Plan With Your SAF Counselor
Each student has unique academic goals for a study abroad experience. As you think about studying abroad, your SAF Counselor will help you plan for success and support you every step of the way.
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