Barcelona, Spain

Summer Business + Culture

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Information for term Summer Business + Culture

Application deadline, and cost information.

Application Deadline

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Program Deadlines and Pricing Info

  • Dates: May 15 – Jun 12, 2023 (4 weeks)
  • Credit: 3 - 4 semester hours / 4.5 - 6 quarter hours
  • Eligibility: 2.5 Overall GPA

Application Deadline

The application deadline has passed.

Program Deadlines and Pricing Info

  • Dates: Jun 12 – Jul 10, 2023 (4 weeks)
  • Credit: 3 - 4 semester hours / 4.5 - 6 quarter hours
  • Eligibility: 2.5 Overall GPA

Application Deadline

The application deadline has passed.

Program Deadlines and Pricing Info

  • Dates: Jul 10 – Aug 5, 2023 (4 weeks)
  • Credit: 3 - 4 semester hours / 4.5 - 6 quarter hours
  • Eligibility: 2.5 Overall GPA

Application Deadline

The application deadline has passed.

Program Deadlines and Pricing Info

  • Dates: May 15 – Jul 10, 2023 (8 weeks)
  • Credit: 3 - 4 semester hours / 4.5 - 6 quarter hours
  • Eligibility: 2.5 Overall GPA

Application Deadline

The application deadline has passed.

Program Deadlines and Pricing Info

  • Dates: Jun 12 – Aug 5, 2023 (8 weeks)
  • Credit: 3 - 4 semester hours / 4.5 - 6 quarter hours
  • Eligibility: 2.5 Overall GPA

Application Deadline

The application deadline has passed.

Program Deadlines and Pricing Info

  • Dates: May 15 – Aug 5, 2023 (12 weeks)
  • Credit: 3 - 4 semester hours / 4.5 - 6 quarter hours
  • Eligibility: 2.5 Overall GPA

Overview

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Renowned as the cosmopolitan capital of Spain's Catalonia region, Barcelona is home to stunning architecture, world-class cuisine, and a vibrant cultural heritage, making this incredible city one of Europe's top study abroad destinations.

Spend your summer studying business, discovering a new culture, and gaining crucial global perspectives during this rigorous and exciting summer study abroad program. Your summer abroad will include challenging coursework, engaging company visits, and thought-provoking discussions led by guest speakers. Outside the classroom, your courses will be complemented by co-curricular activities designed to increase intercultural understanding.

Unique Experiences

  • Explore the region of Catalonia

    and surrounding provinces with exciting excursions.

  • 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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Location & Culture

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Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain with its own distinctive history, culture, and language. Exploring the city, you will observe Roman remains contrasting with the ultramodern buildings, reflecting the city’s commercial and industrial successes. CIEE’s Summer Business + Culture program allows you to discover this rich, new culture and gain a critical global perspective. 

CIEE Barcelona is conveniently located in a historical pedestrian passageway in the heart of the city. In it, students will find staff offices, classrooms, and open-air terraces. It is close to the host universities and to the city’s main attractions.

CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Barcelona.

The Culture

EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES

  • One of our popular day trips takes you to Montserrat, a Benedictine monastery retreat high atop one of the most spectacular mountain ranges in Catalunya. Not only is its history of significant religious importance but the surrounding natural beauty is nothing short of breathtaking. There you can visit the monastery to see La Moreneta (the black Madonna), listen to the world-renowned Boys’ Choir (whose history dates back to the 14th century), and trek any of the numerous mountain trails where you’ll take in incredible countryside views and see the most unusual rock formations in all of Catalonia. Are you ready? Let’s go! 
  • Discover the Gràcia neighborhood, famous for its bohemian and artistic style and streets filled with color and culture. 
  • Visit the oldest preserved garden, reflecting both Neoclassical and Romantic styles – and try your luck in the park’s labyrinth maze! 
  • Eat like a local and try popular traditional dishes like churros, patatas bravas, tortilla de patata, tapas, and pinchos. 
  • See a flamenco show! 
  • Hike the Carretera de les Aigües for amazing views over the city. 

PROJECTS

Volunteering: Although there are no formal community service activities on this program, volunteer opportunities can be arranged by CIEE staff. 

Daily Life

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  • HOUSING

    All housing is within a 30-minute commute to CIEE. 


    Homestays: Live with a Spanish family, with or without another CIEE student, and immerse yourself in the city’s language and culture. Each student has an individual room. 


    Apartments: Students can live in apartments shared with other CIEE students. If local health and safety regulations permit, most students live in double or triple rooms. Each apartment will have shared common spaces, including kitchen and bathroom. 


    Residence Halls: Students usually live with a mix of CIEE students, and local and international students. If local health and safety regulations permit, students live in single, double, or triple rooms. Students usually share kitchens and common areas. 


    Housing is tight in Barcelona. If we can’t accommodate your first housing choice, we’ll let you know before you arrive. 

  • MEALS

    Homestay students have breakfast and dinner with their host families, and they are responsible for lunch. Meals are not included at residence halls or apartments. 

Barcelona, Spain

Where You'll Study

  • A

    CIEE BARCELONA

    30 minutes, by public transportation, from homestays, shared apartments and the residence hall.

  • B

    RESIDENCE HALL

    Located within 30 minutes, by public transportation, of the CIEE Study Center.

  • C

    Getting Around

    Students can take the metro to get from their homestays, shared apartments or residence halls to the CIEE Study Center.

What People are Saying

  • "I would very much likely to recommend CIEE Study Abroad to my friends and peers due to the fact that all the staff at CIEE where friendly and the teacher are nice. I had a lot of fun during my stay in Spain."

    Bolanle O., Lehman College
  • "The students that are a part of this program are great. You are very likely to find and make new friends very quickly which makes your experience so much more enjoyable. It was also very to apply and they make everything very simple and understandable. I think its a very well put together program."

    Ali N., California State University - Fullerton
  • "I think it is a fantastic program. It is well organized. The faculty is great. There are great choices for classes. The day trips are fun. Everything about CIEE exceeded my expectations."

    Jake W., University of Miami
  • "The instructors and staff provided enough guidance to give you the best experience possible while treating you as responsible adults to let you take on the experience as your own."

    Mali K., University of Oregon
  • "The program was fun, well organized and had friendly and supportive staff"

    Roismaire R., University of Washington

Academics

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Academics

Students choose one, two, or three 4-week sessions and explore the Spanish economy, international management, and international marketing. Before the start of the program, students must have completed two semesters of college-level micro- or macroeconomics, accounting, finance, management, marketing, or statistics. Courses are taught by local university faculty and business professionals. In-class work is augmented with co-curricular visits to the city’s rich variety of cultural institutions, organizations, and companies relevant to the course offering. 

CIEE Barcelona is located near Barcelona’s main square, Plaça de Catalunya. 

GPA

2.5

Language Prerequisites

There are no specific language requirements for this program.

Additional Requirements

2 semesters of college-level micro- or macroeconomics, accounting, finance, management, marketing, or statistics. 

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.

Program Requirements

  • Students enroll in one 3-credit business course per session 
  • Optional: Communicative Spanish course (1 credit) 

Program Credit

Total credit: 3-4 U.S. semester/4.5-6 quarter credits per session 

Course Credit

  • CIEE courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours per session 
  • CIEE Communicative Language course: 1 U.S. semester/1.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours 

Students studying with CIEE for multiple sessions may only take Communicative Spanish once.   

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.

Academic Culture

Although extracurricular activities and personal travel contribute to the overall study abroad experience, early departure for, or late return from weekends is prohibited. Extended travel should take place before the start of the program, on weekends, or upon completion of the program. 

Class Format

Classes are open only to CIEE students and meet Monday through Friday. Content courses typically have no more than 20 students. 

Grading

Grades are based on class participation, in-class activities, homework assignments, exams, papers, and oral presentations. Some courses also require a theoretical exam and a group or individual project. 

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.

Language of Instruction

English

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.

Courses

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Course Information

   

Summer 2023 CIEE Courses

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Summer Session I

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Summer Session II

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Summer Session III

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.

Scholarships

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Scholarships & Grants

CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.

Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:

  • Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
  • Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
  • CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
  • CIEE Stem Scholarship

To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.

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Dates & Fees

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Dates & Fees

You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.

 

Program

Application Due

Start Date

End Date

Fees & Housing

Summer Session I 2023 4 weeks Deadline Passed May 15, 2023 Jun 12, 2023
$4,450
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Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300 *

Educational Costs = $2,853 **

Housing = $1,100 ***

Insurance = $197

Total Fees = $4,450

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $292

International Airfare = $850 ††

Local Transportation = $21 †††

Books & Supplies = $30

Personal expenses = $122 ††††

Round trip airfare between locations = $0

Other = $0 †††††

Total Estimated Costs = $1,315

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

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This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

Students required by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed.

* non-refundable

** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

*** includes two meals per day for homestay students; no meals are included for students staying in the Residencia option

Homestay includes two meals daily; no meals are included for students in the Residencia and Shared apartments options. Homestay students should budget $150 for meals not included in fees.

†† Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

††† Local transportation: t-usual (1 month) = 20€ ($21)

†††† Personal expenses: $100 emergency fund and cell phone expense + estimated cost of toiletries for one month

††††† Covid test to enter the US, if required

Summer Session I and II 2023 8 weeks Deadline Passed May 15, 2023 Jul 10, 2023
$8,010
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Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300 *

Educational Costs = $5,313 **

Housing = $2,200 ***

Insurance = $197

Total Fees = $8,010

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $876

International Airfare = $850 ††

Local Transportation = $64 †††

Books & Supplies = $80

Personal expenses = $266 ††††

Round trip airfare between locations = $0

Other = $0 †††††

Total Estimated Costs = $2,136

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

Students required by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed.

* non-refundable

** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

*** includes two meals per day for homestay students; no meals are included for students staying in the Residencia option

Homestay includes two meals daily; no meals are included for students in the Residencia and Shared apartments options. Homestay students should budget $300 for meals not included in fees.

†† Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

††† Local transportation: t-jove (3 months) = 40€ ($43) / Local transportation: 2 t-usual (1 month) = 40€ ($43)

†††† Personal expenses: $100 emergency fund and cell phone expense + estimated cost of toiletries for one month

††††† Covid test to enter the US, if required

Summer Sessions I, II and III 2023 12 weeks Deadline Passed May 15, 2023 Aug 5, 2023
$11,570
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Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300 *

Educational Costs = $7,773 **

Housing = $3,300 ***

Insurance = $197

Total Fees = $11,570

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $1,752

International Airfare = $850 ††

Local Transportation = $107 †††

Books & Supplies = $150

Personal expenses = $433 ††††

Round trip airfare between locations = $0

Other = $0 †††††

Total Estimated Costs = $3,292

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

Students required by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed.

* non-refundable

** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

*** includes two meals per day for homestay students; no meals are included for students staying in the Residencia option

Homestay includes two meals daily; no meals are included for students in the Residencia and Shared apartments options. Homestay students should budget $450 for meals not included in fees.

†† Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

††† Local transportation: t-jove (3 months) = 40€ ($43)

†††† Personal expenses: $100 emergency fund and cell phone expense + estimated cost of toiletries for one month

††††† Covid test to enter the US, if required

Summer Session II 2023 4 weeks Deadline Passed Jun 12, 2023 Jul 10, 2023
$4,450
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Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300 *

Educational Costs = $2,853 **

Housing = $1,100 ***

Insurance = $197

Total Fees = $4,450

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $292

International Airfare = $850 ††

Local Transportation = $21 †††

Books & Supplies = $30

Personal expenses = $122 ††††

Round trip airfare between locations = $0

Other = $0

Total Estimated Costs = $1,315

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

Students required by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed.

* non-refundable

** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

*** includes two meals per day for homestay students; no meals are included for students staying in the Residencia option

Homestay includes two meals daily; no meals are included for students in the Residencia and Shared apartments options. Homestay students should budget $150 for meals not included in fees.

†† Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

††† Local transportation: t-usual (1 month) = 20€ ($21)

†††† Personal expenses: $100 emergency fund and cell phone expense + estimated cost of toiletries for one month

Summer Session II and III 2023 8 weeks Deadline Passed Jun 12, 2023 Aug 5, 2023
$8,010
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Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300 *

Educational Costs = $5,313 **

Housing = $2,200 ***

Insurance = $197

Total Fees = $8,010

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $876

International Airfare = $850 ††

Local Transportation = $64 †††

Books & Supplies = $80

Personal expenses = $266 ††††

Round trip airfare between locations = $0

Other = $0

Total Estimated Costs = $2,136

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

Students required by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed.

* non-refundable

** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

*** includes two meals per day for homestay students; no meals are included for students staying in the Residencia option

Homestay includes two meals daily; no meals are included for students in the Residencia and Shared apartments options. Homestay students should budget $300 for meals not included in fees.

†† Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

††† Local transportation: t-jove (3 months) = 40€ ($43) / Local transportation: 2 t-usual (1 month) = 40€ ($43)

†††† Personal expenses: $100 emergency fund and cell phone expense + estimated cost of toiletries for one month

Summer Session III 2023 4 weeks Deadline Passed Jul 10, 2023 Aug 5, 2023
$4,450
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Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300 *

Educational Costs = $2,853 **

Housing = $1,100 ***

Insurance = $197

Total Fees = $4,450

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $292

International Airfare = $850 ††

Local Transportation = $21 †††

Books & Supplies = $30

Personal expenses = $122 ††††

Round trip airfare between locations = $0

Other = $0

Total Estimated Costs = $1,315

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

Students required by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed.

* non-refundable

** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

*** includes two meals per day for homestay students; no meals are included for students staying in the Residencia option

Homestay includes two meals daily; no meals are included for students in the Residencia and Shared apartments options. Homestay students should budget $150 for meals not included in fees.

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††† Local transportation: t-usual (1 month) = 20€ ($21)

†††† Personal expenses: $100 emergency fund and cell phone expense + estimated cost of toiletries for one month

To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.

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What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
CIEE iNext and a local liability insurance
24/7 emergency on-site support

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