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CIEE Business and Culture Program in Barcelona, Spain (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Barcelona, Spain
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
  • Restrictions: U of A applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year U of A Application Deadline U of A Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2020 11/01/2019
** 		Rolling Admission 01/02/2020 04/24/2020
Academic Year 2020-2021 04/01/2020 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Fall 2020 04/01/2020 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Spring 2021 11/01/2020 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** If you are applying for an external program, please note the U of A application deadline listed may be different than the external program provider's application deadline.

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Study Abroad Advisor: Bumpers College: Veronica Mobley, College of Architecture & Design: Brian Poepsel, College of Education & Health Professions: Veronica Mobley, College of Engineering: Brian Poepsel, Fulbright College: Katie Sabo, Walton College: Sarah Malloy Program Type: External
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 3.0 Credit Hours Available: Between 12-18 Credit Hours
Area of Study: Business (Accounting), Business (Economics), Business (Finance), Business (General), Business (Management), Business (Mktg & Logistics), European Studies, History, Humanities Program Duration: Academic Year, Semester
Credit Type: Transfer Credit Language of Instruction: English, Spanish
Open to non-U of A students?: No Open to Graduate Students?: No
Housing Options: Dorm, Homestay
Program Description:

Business + Culture

BARCELONA, SPAIN

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Program Overview

Learn what you need to succeed in an increasingly globalized economy, discover a new culture, and gain critical global perspectives -- all while studying business in Barcelona. This program offers challenging coursework, welcoming homestays, engaging company visits, and interesting excursions and activities that give you insight into international business and an immersive intercultural experience.

Unique Experiences

EXPLORE

the region of Catalonia and surrounding provinces with exciting day and overnight trips.

LIVE

with a Spanish family and immerse yourself in local culture.

TAKE FIELD TRIPS

to monuments and guided tours of the city.

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Excursions & Activities

  • See for yourself why landmarks like Museu Picasso and Gaudi's La Sagrada Família engender awe from visitors around the world.
  • Look inside Barcelona businesses with small group tours.
  • Take one-day trips out of the city to explore Catalonia, with highlights that could include Roman ruins in the coastal city Tarragona, the medieval town of Girona, or the Dalí museum in Figueres.
  • Explore life beyond Barcelona with a weekend trip within Spain or Europe, and discover the treasures of another Spanish or European city.

Internship

Students can complement their studies with internships in English or Spanish. You might help interview candidates at a headhunting firm, BrainMatch; or help accountants at Audioconsultores with audit, tax, actuarial, corporate finance, and other services. Internships also include a weekly class to support the experience with academic grounding.


Volunteering

  • Get to know the people of the city and their language as you give back. Here are some of the ways you might serve:
  • Help children with homework after school
  • Help kids with special needs during school breaks or basketball practice
  • Collect food for people in need

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Two-day orientation – an introduction to Spanish culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Overnight excursions
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel insurance included

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