Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Barcelona, Spain
Entrepreneurship & Innovation

About the Program

Harness your entrepreneurial spirit in a city that is home to numerous start-up companies, is identified as the main tech city in southern Europe, and ranks among the top 10 European cities for digital entrepreneurship – Barcelona. Through curriculum at CEA, you will gain many of the skills and concepts needed to become a successful entrepreneur – design thinking, business planning, financial planning, negotiation, marketing, leadership, ethics and more. More importantly, CEA courses provide you with hands-on opportunities to interact with and learn from the local business community, particularly those leading local and global start-ups. If you’re feeling extra motivated, you can add a professional internship with an entrepreneurial-focused placement. Courses are taught in English, but Spanish language courses are available for every level of ability. 

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Barcelona

Dates:

8/31/23 - 12/16/23

Price:

$20,595

Credits:

12 - 15

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

5/18/23

Requirements

Internship Assessment Form
Transcript - Official
Complete Application
CV/Resume
$95 Online Application Fee

Eligibility

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Minimum GPA:

2.75

Education
Completed:

1 Semester College

Get a Flight Credit worth up to $750 when you apply with code* by October 17, 2024

Where You'll Study

CEA CAPA Barcelona Center

The CEA CAPA Barcelona Center provides an interdisciplinary liberal arts education in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. Courses are offered in both Spanish and English and give you the opportunity to ...

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12-15

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Enroll in 1 CEA Core course focused on language or cultural studies, 2-3 CEA courses and 1-2 UVic-UCC courses. You can also opt for an internship with an entrepreneurship-focused placement (see below for further details regarding the internship).

Courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits per semester. Overall, you may earn a total of 12-16 credits (up to 240 contact hours). Typically, courses meet twice per week, Monday-Thursday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays.

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses and take an online language placement exam. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. If you choose to take a Spanish language or elective course, to ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home university pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for Spain. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

If you selected the internship option, you will take the Global Internship Course alongside your internship placement. This professional development course is designed to accompany your placement so you can make the most of your internship abroad. You will learn how to understand and articulate the value of your internship through the lens of NACE Career Readiness Competencies that employers crave, which will help you stand out to future employers and graduate schools. You will also engage in live cultural discussions that will enhance your global perspective and intercultural awareness between your program location and the U.S. The course comprises of reading, writing, and verbal assignments, including building an e-portfolio, completing mock interviews, developing your online professional presence, giving a final presentation, conducting industry field research work, and more. You can also take advantage of additional CEA CAPA mentoring and career preparation workshops to complement what you learn in the course.

Internship Credit - Fall 2023:
The 3-6 variable credit internship option includes the required online hybrid course and a minimum of 120 hours at your internship placement. The course has been designed to help you make the most of your internship and launch your transition to professional with the refined and strengthened career skills employers are craving. The course features one hour of face-to-face coaching sessions per week during your internship and includes additional self-directed course content, activities and assignments equivalent to about 30-40 hours total.

Internship Credit - Spring 2024: 

You will receive academic credit for your internship abroad via the Global Internship Course and your performance at your internship placement. You can enroll in the course for 3 or 6 credits based on your unique needs and preferences. Whether you enroll in 3 or 6 credits, you will complete 20 hours per week (240 hours total) at your internship placement. The differentiation in the number of credits you choose will come from the amount of coursework and contact hours in the Global Internship Course. Unlike the 3-credit course, for the 6-credit course you will complete an additional robust industry field research project. 

  • 3 credits: minimum 240 placement hours (20 hours per week) + Global Internship Course (22.5 contact hours / one hour per week)
  • 6 credits: minimum 240 placement hours (20 hours per week) + Global Internship Course (45 contact hours / two hours per week)

You will choose the number of credits you would like to enroll in for the Global Internship Course during the Internship Placement Process. 

NACE-Certified Career Coaching & Internship Placement Process
Once you’ve submitted your application and required documents for your internship program, your career development adventure will begin! You will be assigned your very own NACE-Certified Career Coach, who will work with you one-on-one throughout pre-departure to guide you through the steps and deadlines of our Internship Placement Process. Your Coach will be your main point of contact for your internship prior to your departure. They will be happy to answer any questions you might have, and will also provide you with personalized career coaching, as needed, so you are set up for success for your internship abroad.

In addition to working with your Career Coach, during the Internship Placement Process you will engage with your In-Country International Internship Coordinator in your location and your potential host site supervisor. Your International Internship Coordinator will draw from your application materials to source and match you with a personalized internship placement that best aligns with your unique experience, skills, career interests, and goals for your internship abroad. Please also note, your host site supervisor will retain the final decision on the finalization of your placement, so it’s important to approach your interview with your host site supervisor with maturity, adaptability, curiosity, and commitment to both your career interests and the host organization.

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

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
International Internship * 400 En, Sp 182 4
International Internship * 400 En, Sp 142 3
International Internship * 400 En, Sp 222 5
International Internship * 400 En, Sp 262 6
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Financial Statement Analysis * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Architecture & Painting in Barcelona * 400 En 45 3
Meaning & Mystery in European Painting 300 En 45 3
Public Art in the Global City 300 En 45 3
Spanish Art 300 En 45 3
Spanish Art in the Digital Age 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
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
Comparative Economic Systems * 300 En 45 3
Intermediate Macroeconomics * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Introduction to Global Climate Change 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
The Documentary Experience 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Entrepreneurial Finance 300 En 45 3
Financial Statement Analysis * 300 En 45 3
International Finance 300 En 45 3
Investments 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Cultural History of Spain: From Dictatorship to the Digital Era * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Basic Operations Management * 300 En 45 3
Basic Operations Research Laboratory * 300 En 15 1
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Brand Barcelona: Marketing the Global City * 300 En 45 3
Digital Marketing 300 En 45 3
International Marketing * 300 En 45 3
Sport Marketing 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Media & Politics in Western Europe: Spain * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Photography in Barcelona 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Abnormal Psychology 300 En 45 3
Cognitive Psychology 300 En 45 3
Health Psychology * 300 En 45 3
Intercultural Interactions: Psychological Perspectives * 300 En 45 3
Social Psychology 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
World Religions * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Social Media: Digital Identity & the Virtual Community * 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
Spanish Civilization & Culture * 300 Sp 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Studio Barcelona: The Artist's Perspective 200 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Digital Business * 300 En 45 3
Leadership, Business and Society * 300 En 45 3
Marketing and Fashion * 300 En 45 3
Start-up creation * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Design Thinking * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Brand Design * 300 En 45 3
Global Marketing 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Psychology of Communication and Publicity 300 En 45 3

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Where You'll Stay

*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.

Excursions

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.

What's Included in your Program

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.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Language Exchanges
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Career & Re-entry Workshop
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

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
August 31
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Josep Tarradellas airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.

September 01
Orientation

Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held.

September 04
Orientation

Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held.

September 04
Classes Begin

Classes begin at UVic on this day.

September 05
Classes Begin

Classes begin at CEA on this day.

December 14
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at CEA.

December 14
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at CEA.

December 16
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

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.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$20,595
$20,595
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$750
$1,550
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$355
$355
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$91
$238
Meals

Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$3,479
$4,998
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$2,058
$2,818
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$2,058
$3,871
TOTAL EXPENSES $29,386 $34,425