Information for term Summer Business + Culture
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenSpend your summer learning how to succeed in a globalized economy, discovering a new culture, and gaining crucial global perspectives – all while studying business in Barcelona. This program offers challenging coursework, engaging company visits, welcoming homestays, and interesting co-curricular activities designed to offer insight into international business. All courses are taught in English at CIEE Barcelona.
Unique Experiences
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Explore the region of Catalonia
and surrounding provinces with exciting excursions.
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Live with a Spanish family
and immerse yourself in local culture.
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Take field trips
to monuments and guided tours of the city.
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beaches
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Camp Nou seats, the largest football stadium in Europe
99,354 -
international visitors per year
8.2M
Location & Culture
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Your Destination
This capital of Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain with its own history, culture, and language, is perfectly situated between mountains and the Mediterranean sea. Its location is just one of the things that attracts millions of visitors each year. Stroll through the city and observe 2,000 years of architectural history — from Roman remains to a network of narrow streets in the Old Town — contrasting with the ultramodern showpieces that continue to redesign its skyline.
The Culture
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
- Take guided tours of the historical district.
- Enjoy gastronomy-based activities such as eating chocolate con churros or tapas with local friends, or a cooking session.
- Take excursions to Catalonian destinations that may include the North of Catalunya or the South of Catalunya, among other
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
As long as the local health and safety regulations permit, students could stay in:
Homestays. Live with a Spanish-speaking family - with or without another CIEE student - and immerse yourself in the city’s language and culture. Each student has an individual room and weekly laundry service.
Residence Halls. Students live with other Spanish and international students. Students share kitchens and common areas.
Apartments. Students can live in apartments shared with other CIEE students.
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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
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CIEE BARCELONA
30 minutes, by public transportation, from homestays, shared apartments and the residence hall.
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RESIDENCE HALL
Located within 30 minutes, by public transportation, of the CIEE Study Center.
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Getting Around
Students can take the metro to get from their homestays, shared apartments or residence halls to the CIEE Study Center.
Academics
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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 and organizations relevant to the course offering.
CIEE Barcelona is located near Barcelona’s main square, Plaza 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 choose one business course per session
- Optional: Communicative Spanish course
Program Credit
Total credit: 3-4 U.S. semester/4.5-6 quarter credits per session
Course Credit
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 prior to the start of the program, on weekends, or upon completion of the program.
Class Format
Classes are for CIEE students only.
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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Summer 2021 CIEE Courses
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Summer Session III
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 Open Campus Network and that are offered at multiple CIEE Centers.
Scholarships
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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
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.
See more scholarship infoDates & Fees
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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 |
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| Summer Session I 2021 4 weeks | Deadline Passed | May 17, 2021 | Jun 14, 2021 |
$4,150
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Program FeesCIEE 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 = $2,583 ** Housing = $1,100 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $4,150Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $800 † International Airfare = $1,200 †† Local Transportation = $125 Books & Supplies = $30 Personal expenses = $500 Round trip airfare between locations = $150 Other = $125 ††† Total Estimated Costs = $2,930Financial AidCIEE 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. 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 † For students in residencia or shared apartment; homestay students should budget $ 350 for meals not included in fees †† Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure ††† Covid Test to enter the US |
| Summer Session I and II 2021 8 weeks | Deadline Passed | May 17, 2021 | Jul 12, 2021 |
$7,470
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Program FeesCIEE 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 = $4,803 ** Housing = $2,200 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $7,470Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $2,400 † International Airfare = $1,200 †† Local Transportation = $375 Books & Supplies = $80 Personal expenses = $1,500 Round trip airfare between locations = $300 Other = $250 ††† Total Estimated Costs = $6,105Financial AidCIEE 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. 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 † For students in residencia or shared apartment; homestay students should budget $ 700 for meals not included in fees †† Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure ††† COVID Test to enter the US |
| Summer Sessions I, II and III 2021 12 weeks | Deadline Passed | May 17, 2021 | Aug 7, 2021 |
$10,790
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Program FeesCIEE 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 = $7,023 ** Housing = $3,300 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $10,790Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $4,800 † International Airfare = $1,200 †† Local Transportation = $750 Books & Supplies = $150 Personal expenses = $3,000 Round trip airfare between locations = $300 Other = $375 ††† Total Estimated Costs = $10,575Financial AidCIEE 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. 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 † For students in residencia or shared apartment; homestay students should budget $ 1050 for meals not included in fees †† Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure ††† COVID Test to enter the US |
| Summer Session II 2021 4 weeks | Deadline Passed | Jun 14, 2021 | Jul 12, 2021 |
$4,150
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Program FeesCIEE 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 = $2,583 ** Housing = $1,100 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $4,150Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $800 † International Airfare = $1,200 †† Local Transportation = $125 Books & Supplies = $30 Personal expenses = $500 Round trip airfare between locations = $150 Other = $125 ††† Total Estimated Costs = $2,930Financial AidCIEE 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. 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 † For students in residencia or shared apartment; homestay students should budget $ 350 for meals not included in fees †† Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure ††† Covid Test to enter the US |
| Summer Session II and III 2021 8 weeks | Deadline Passed | Jun 14, 2021 | Aug 7, 2021 |
$7,470
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Program FeesCIEE 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 = $4,803 ** Housing = $2,200 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $7,470Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $2,400 † International Airfare = $1,200 †† Local Transportation = $375 Books & Supplies = $80 Personal expenses = $1,500 Round trip airfare between locations = $300 Other = $250 ††† Total Estimated Costs = $6,105Financial AidCIEE 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. 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 † For students in residencia or shared apartment; homestay students should budget $ 700 for meals not included in fees †† Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure ††† COVID Test to enter the US |
| Summer Session III 2021 4 weeks | Jun 1, 2021 | Jul 12, 2021 | Aug 7, 2021 |
$4,150
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Program FeesCIEE 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 = $2,583 ** Housing = $1,100 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $4,150Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $800 † International Airfare = $1,200 †† Local Transportation = $125 Books & Supplies = $30 Personal expenses = $500 Round trip airfare between locations = $150 Other = $125 ††† Total Estimated Costs = $2,930Financial AidCIEE 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. 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 † For students in residencia or shared apartment; homestay students should budget $ 350 for meals not included in fees †† Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure ††† Covid Test to enter the US |
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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Our Staff
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Magda Bernaus
Director
Magda Bernaus is the Director in Barcelona. Her professional experience is varied and spans the touristic, cultural, and education sectors.
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