
Delve into business, politics, and culture European-style. Designed for junior- and senior-level students who've taken at least one semester of college-level Spanish language instruction, this program allows you to take courses taught in English or Spanish. Choose from a range of business elective courses at our partner, Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), where you'll attend class alongside alongside local and other international students for a truly integrated experience. You'll also enhance your time in Barcelona by gaining a greater understanding of local and national culture, society, and history in courses at the centrally located CEA Barcelona Center. You may also enroll in the optional Global Career Development Seminar, an ideal way to focus on future career success.
Barcelona
8/31/16 - 4/29/17
$31,595
24 - 32
Closed
6/1/16
Students must have completed at least one semester of language at the college level.
2 Years of College
3.0
All Levels
The following courses have been confirmed for this term. Please note, the host institution reserves the right to cancel or change courses without prior notification.
*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Cross-Cultural Management * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Catalan Language & Culture * | 100 | Ot | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Communication & Global Competence | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Spanish Civilization & Culture * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Teaching English Abroad: From Theory to Classroom Practice * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Teaching English Abroad: From Theory to Classroom Practice * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Contemporary Spain: History, Politics & Society * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Special Topics: Nationalism & Separatism in Catalonia Today | 400 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Intercultural Interactions: Psychological Perspectives * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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International Service Learning: Society, Inequality & Social Exclusion * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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International Service Learning: Society, Inequality & Social Exclusion * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Advanced Spanish | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Beginning Spanish I | 100 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Beginning Spanish II | 100 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Cultural Visions through Spanish Cinema * | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Intermediate Spanish I | 200 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Intermediate Spanish II | 200 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Spanish Civilization & Culture * | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Architecture & Painting in Barcelona * | 400 | En | 45 | 3 |
Contemporary Architecture in Barcelona: Building an International Legacy * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Meaning & Mystery in European Painting | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Spanish Art | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Cross-Cultural Management * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
International Business | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Show Me the Money! The Business & Marketing of Sport * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Theory & Practice of Management * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Catalan Language & Culture * | 100 | Ot | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Communication & Global Competence | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Social Media: Digital Identity & the Virtual Community * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Spanish Civilization & Culture * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Sport & Culture in Contemporary Spain * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
The Culture of Food & Wine in Spain * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Comparative Economic Systems * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Macroeconomics | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Teaching English Abroad: From Theory to Classroom Practice * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Teaching English Abroad: From Theory to Classroom Practice * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Travelers, Exiles & Tourists: The Search for Identity & Self in Literary & Filmic Expression * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
International Finance | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Barcelona: Past & Present * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Cultural Resource Management: Museums, Heritage and Galleries * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Spain & America: A Special Relationship * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
The Making of the Mediterranean World * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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International Journalism & Global Media * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Journalism 2.0: Communication & Blogging in the 21st Century * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fashion! A Mirror of Our Times * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
International Marketing * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Show Me the Money! The Business & Marketing of Sport * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
The Psychology of Marketing * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Photography in Barcelona | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Contemporary Spain: History, Politics & Society * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
EU Integration: Theories, Institutions & Issues * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Exploring Europe: Understanding its Cultures, Societies & Political Dynamics * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
New Challenges in Global Politics: Time for Change * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Special Topics: Nationalism & Separatism in Catalonia Today | 400 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Intercultural Interactions: Psychological Perspectives * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Social Psychology * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
The Psychology of Marketing * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
World Religions * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
International Service Learning: Society, Inequality & Social Exclusion * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Exploring Europe: Understanding its Cultures, Societies & Political Dynamics * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Fashion! A Mirror of Our Times * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
International Service Learning: Society, Inequality & Social Exclusion * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Social Media: Digital Identity & the Virtual Community * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Social Psychology * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Advanced Spanish | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Beginning Spanish I | 100 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Beginning Spanish II | 100 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Cultural Visions through Spanish Cinema * | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Intermediate Spanish I | 200 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Intermediate Spanish II | 200 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Intermediate Spanish through Cinema & Multimedia | 200 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Spanish Civilization & Culture * | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Advertising and Media * | 300 | Sp | 32 | 2 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Culture and Business in Asia | 300 | Sp | 32 | 2 |
Culture and Business in Europe | 300 | En | 32 | 2 |
Doing Business in Europe | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Industrial and Services Marketing * | 300 | En | 32 | 2 |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship * | 300 | Sp | 32 | 2 |
International Negotiation | 300 | Sp | 32 | 2 |
International Product Management * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
International Purchases | 200 | Sp | 32 | 2 |
People Management | 300 | En | 32 | 2 |
Pricing Policies | 300 | En | 32 | 2 |
Public Relations and Consumer Relations Management | 200 | En | 32 | 2 |
Retail International | 200 | Sp | 32 | 2 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Communication and Risk Society | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Corporate Brand Equity in the Context of European Cultural Identity * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Global Culture and Marketing of Football Club Barcelona * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
The Leadership Journey Towards Sustainability: Environmental, Social & Business Transformations * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Economy and Globalization | 300 | Sp | 32 | 2 |
Forecasting Techniques | 300 | Sp | 32 | 2 |
International Economics | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Corporate Finance * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
International Business Finance | 400 | En | 32 | 2 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Politics and Society in the European Union | 400 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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International Management | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Management Control and Systems | 300 | En | 32 | 2 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Applied Marketing Research in the Digital Era | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Creativity and E-Commerce | 300 | Sp | 32 | 2 |
New Trends in International Marketing | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Global Media and International Journalism * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Screening the Global World: Cultural Diversity and Public Television Space | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Crossroad in the Arab Countries: Autoritarism, Spring and Islamic State | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Globalization, Development and Social Cohesion: which role for International Development Cooperation? | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Political Ideas in Historical Context: from the French Revolution to Globalization | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Society & Politics in Contemporary Spain * | 400 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Barcelona: the Rise of a Design City | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Social Movements in the 21st Century: Globalization, Crisis and Democratization Processes * | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Career Development Seminar * | 300 | En | 15 | 1 |
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*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.
Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.
From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Barcelona. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.
Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.
You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.
Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.
Date | Description |
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August 31
|
Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Barcelona Airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing. |
September 01 - 02
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held. |
September 05
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at CEA this day. |
September 19
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at Pompeu Fabra University on this day for the Escuela Superior de Comercio Internacional (International Business Program and Regular Program). |
September 19 - 20
|
Orientation
Mandatory Pompeu Fabra University Orientation will be held. |
September 23
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Penedès Winery & Sitges Modernista Daytrip, Group 1. |
September 26
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at Pompeu Fabra University on this day for the Hispanic and European Studies Program. |
October 07 - 08
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion Pyrenees & Romanesque Architecture Overnight trip, Group 1. |
October 08 - 09
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion Pyrenees & Romanesque Architecture Overnight trip, Group 2. |
October 21
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Penedès Winery & Sitges Modernista Daytrip, Group 2. |
November 04
|
Excursion
CEA Day trip to Girona & Besalú, Group 1 & 2. |
November 11 - 13
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Madrid & Art Museums Weekend trip, Group 1. |
November 18 - 20
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Madrid & Art Museums Weekend trip, Group 2. |
November 29
|
Classes End
This is the last day of classes at Pompeu Fabra University for the Escuela Superior de Comercio Internacional (International Business Program and Regular Program). |
December 01 - 17
|
Final Exams
Final exams will be held at Pompeu Fabra University for the Escuela Superior de Comercio Internacional (International Business Program and Regular Program). |
December 12 - 15
|
Final Exams
Final exams will be held at Pompeu Fabra University for the Hispanic & European Studies Program. |
December 14 - 15
|
Final Exams
Final exams will be held at CEA. |
December 15
|
Classes End
This is the last day of classes at Pompeu Fabra University for the Hispanic & European Studies Program. |
December 15
|
Classes End
This is the last day of classes at CEA. |
April 29
|
Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day. |
This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.
Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.
Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.