Global Business Consulting

Madrid, Spain
Global Business Consulting

About the Program

The Global Business Consulting program offers you the opportunity to strengthen essential career readiness competencies, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork, through hands-on, project-based learning. Working in a small consulting team, you will collaborate with peers and get guidance from your instructor throughout the process to design solutions for a real-world business challenge that a local host organization in your destination is facing. This practical experience will not only prepare you to stand out in the global job market, but also equip you with the skills to succeed in a variety of professional environments well beyond your program.
Learn more about past consulting projects here.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Madrid

Dates:

late Aug 2027 - mid Dec 2027

Price:

$21,095

Credits:

15 - 18

Deadlines

Apply By:

5/15/27

Withdraw By:

6/15/27

Requirements

Transcript - Unofficial
Complete Application
Career & Internship Application
$95 Online Application Fee
Program Participation Agreement
CV/Resume

Eligibility

Course Prerequisites:

Some courses may have prerequisites.

Minimum
GPA:

2.5

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Education
Completed:

1 year as a registered college student by the time of application

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Where You'll Study

15-18

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

The required Business Consulting course is comprised of both an academic course and a locally based business consulting project that will require you to meet with clients and conduct group work outside of class. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about your assigned company through in-person or virtual meetings and by visiting their facilities/operations, conducting market research, creating relationships, ideating proposals and solutions, all of which will culminate in a consulting proposal.

In addition to your 3-credit business consulting course and project, you'll enroll in up to 4 CEA CAPA courses at the CEA CAPA Madrid center or combine CEA CAPA courses with courses at our partner institution - Universidad Nebrija. If you choose the early start semester in the fall, you'll enroll in an additional language course at UN. This provides you with the opportunity to gain professional experience while also making progress toward your degree requirements and engaging in classes that afford a richer cultural experience. Starting  

CEA CAPA and UAN courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. UAN courses may meet in the morning or afternoon, Monday-Friday. CEA CAPA elective courses meet twice per week, Monday-Thursday; however required active learning components may be scheduled on Fridays. Please keep this in mind, as you will be expected to prioritize your courses over any personal travel on Fridays.  You may earn 12-15 credits. If you choose the Early Start option in the fall semester you may earn 15-18 credits in the fall semester.

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses and take a language placement exam to determine your language level. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. 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.

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*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
Business Consulting 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Madrid Museums: Introduction to Spanish Museology, Society and Culture * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Cross-Cultural Management * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Mass Media & the Fashion Industry * 300 En 45 3
Social Media: Digital Identity & the Virtual Community * 300 En 45 3
Storytelling as a Skill 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Screening Spain: Contemporary Society through Film * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Finance 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Madrid: Past & Present * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Organizational Behavior: An Evidence-Based Approach * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Consumer Psychology & Behavior * 300 En 45 3
International Marketing * 300 En 45 3
Sport Marketing 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Human Rights in a Global Context 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Consumer Psychology & Behavior * 300 En 45 3
Organizational Behavior: An Evidence-Based Approach * 300 En 45 3
Psychology of Gender 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Social Media: Digital Identity & the Virtual Community * 300 En 45 3
Sustainable Development in Madrid * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Beginning Spanish I 100 Sp 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Sustainable Development in Madrid * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
LM207 Intercultural Communication 300 En 45 3
PB1157 International Communication 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
C03360006 Drawing Madrid: A Sketchbook Journey Through Spanish Culture 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ECO320 Business Leadership Skills 300 En 45 3
ECO321 Trends of the Global Economy 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ENG300 Manufacturing Engineering 300 En 45 3
ENG310 Fundamentals of Materials Science 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
CH3171 Spanish Cinema & Society * 300 Sp 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ECO998 International Finance 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
CH2161 Women's Roles in Present Spain 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
HU1172 The European Union: Culture, History and Institutions 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
CH3141 International Relations 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
CM2124 International Trade Marketing 300 En 45 3
MK3002 Consumer Behavior 300 En 45 3
MK3003 Digital Marketing 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
CH3612 Corporate Psychology 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
CH3061 Contemporary Spanish Society * 300 Sp 45 3
CH4041 Current Topics in Spain * 400 Sp 45 3
CH4071 Contemporary Spain * 400 Sp 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
CH1001 Beginner Spanish I 100 Sp 45 3
CH1011 Specific Grammar Problems I 100 Sp 45 3
CH1021 Spanish Language & Conversation 100 Sp 45 3
CH1051 Spanish Language & Conversation I 100 Sp 45 3
CH2001 Beginner Spanish II 100 Sp 45 3
CH2010 Low Intermediate Spanish I 100 Sp 45 3
CH2011 Specific Grammar Problems II 200 Sp 45 3
CH2021 Low Intermediate Spanish II 200 Sp 45 3
CH2031 Spanish Conversation and Reading 200 Sp 45 3
CH2051 Conversation & Composition 300 Sp 45 3
CH2061 Intermediate Spanish 200 Sp 45 3
CH2151 Spanish Conversation and Composition II 200 Sp 45 3
CH3001 High Intermediate Spanish 300 Sp 45 3
CH3011 Specific Grammar Problems III 300 Sp 45 3
CH3031 Language for Written Purposes 300 Sp 45 3
CH3051 Spanish Conversation and Composition III 300 Sp 45 3
CH3081 Contemporary Spanish Novel 300 Sp 45 3
CH3101 European Cinema: A Reflection on European Identity * 300 En 45 3
CH3121 Spanish in the Mass Media * 300 Sp 45 3
CH3131 Panorama of Spanish Literature 300 Sp 45 3
CH3132 Panorama of Latin American Literature 300 Sp 45 3
CH3211 Specific Grammar Problems IV 400 Sp 45 3
CH3421 Spanish for Business 300 Sp 45 3
CH3671 Spanish for Tourism 200 Sp 45 3
CH4001 Advanced Spanish I 400 Sp 45 3
CH4011 Spanish Language - Proficiency 400 Sp 45 3
CH4021 Preparation Course for Superior Diploma of Spanish (DELE) 400 Sp 45 3
CH4051 Spanish Conversation & Composition IV 400 Sp 45 3
CH4101 Advanced Spanish II 400 Sp 45 3
CH4151 Spanish for Health Professions 400 Sp 45 3
CH4191 Studies of the Spanish Language II 400 Sp 45 3
CH4421 Spanish for Business 300 Sp 45 3
CH4521 Spanish for Business Purposes 400 Sp 45 3
CH5171 Spanish for Academic & Professional Uses 400 Sp 45 3

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Where You'll Stay

We offer different housing options to match your budget, preferences, and study abroad goals. 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.

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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 Madrid. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Airport Welcome
  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • 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

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Sample Budget

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