Welcome Parents

Why should your child enrolled in the Business Minor Program?

 

This seven weeks program was designed by World Abroad Connect in cooperation with the Auburn University Harbert College of Business to provides a unique academic and cultural experience. Giving your child the opportunity to stand out in the job market.

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This full Business Minor will give the business background to enhance their performance in their future career. This opportunity will not only build their academic resume, but also give them the chance to discover two amazing European countries, immerse themselves in different cultures and gain international experience.

 

 

How does it work?

 

Students will attend classes both online and in classroom. These classes will be sequenced in a manner that will allow students to focus on one class at a time. Two of these courses will be completed before leaving the United States and the remaining three courses will be completed abroad. This structure will allow students to successfully complete their academic work while discovering Rome and Madrid. The program will be divided between both cities, with 4 weeks in Rome and 3 weeks in Madrid.

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How much does it cost?

 

The Program Fees are $8,549.00 and include AU coursework credit hours (3-15 possible), housing in Rome and Madrid for the duration of the program, flight from Rome to Madrid, breakfast, Rome and Madrid bus and metro pass for the duration of the program, cultural and professional programs, day tours of Rome and Madrid, welcome and farewell receptions, trip cancellation insurance, and emergency evacuation insurance (does not replace major medical). Specific tour/event details provided before departure from U.S. and are subject to change.

 

The price is set to make this opportunity affordable, competitive and a smart choice when it comes to budgeting academic expenses. The price is lower than the average out of state tuition and competitive with the instate tuition. With only one mini summer semester the student will gain up to 15 credit hours and a full Business Minor accredited by the Harbert College of Business at Auburn University ranked in the 100 USA Top Business Schools.

 

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Program Safety:

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World Abroad Connect  is renowned among the College Abroad Service providers for the "Moma be Safe" program,  a detailed operating procedure that includes on site coordinators monitoring 

students and providing housing assistance 24/7 to guarantee prompt response with healthcare and other crucial services in case of an emergency.

 

We assist students with health issues while they are abroad for the entire program duration including allergy issues, pharmacy assistance, doctor appointments, and hospitalization.  Our service are connected with Emergency Health providers such as Medex or other providers used by Colleges and Universities.