Summer Business + Culture
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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Your Destination
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 city슬롯사이트™s commercial and industrial successes. 슬롯머신슬롯사이트™s Summer Business + Culture program allows you to discover this rich, new culture and gain a critical global perspective.
슬롯머신 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 city슬롯사이트™s main attractions.
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 Boys슬롯사이트™ Choir (whose history dates back to the 14th century), and trek any of the numerous mountain trails where you슬롯사이트™ll take in incredible countryside views and see the most unusual rock formations in all of Catalonia. Are you ready? Let슬롯사이트™s go!
- Visit Montserrat, where you can see La Moreneta (the black Madonna), hear a Boys슬롯사이트™ Choir, and hike trails with incredible views and unique rock formations.
- Discover the Grà cia neighborhood, famous for its bohemian and artistic style and streets filled with color and culture.
- Visit the oldest preserved garden in Barcelona, reflecting both Neoclassical and Romantic styles 슬롯사이트“ and try your luck in the park슬롯사이트™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:슬롯사이트¯Although there are no formal community service activities on this program, volunteer opportunities can be arranged by 슬롯머신 staff.
Program Blogs
A Breathtaking Day Trip from Barcelona to Montserrat
By: Katie McElynn This weekend I took a day trip from Barcelona to Monserrat, and it may be the most must-see place that I have been to in Spain so... keep reading
My Time Abroad with 슬롯머신
By: Daryn Perlman Studying abroad with 슬롯머신 has been nothing short of phenomenal. Every single day, I슬롯사이트™ve had the opportunity to meet new people, immerse myself in different cultures, and... keep reading
Exploring Barcelona & Traveling Around Europe: Tips for Study Abroad Students
By: Kirsten Lasiewicz Studying abroad in Barcelona has been one of the most exciting experiences of my life. Coming into this program alone was scary, but now, one month into... keep reading
Housing & Meals
HOUSING
슬롯머신 Barcelona offers diverse housing options to ensure you슬롯사이트™re comfortable in슬롯사이트¯your home away from home. From homestays to shared apartments, we strive for your슬롯사이트¯accommodation preferences to be met. Additionally, all housing options슬롯사이트¯are슬롯사이트¯located in슬롯사이트¯neighborhoods with convenient access to public슬롯사이트¯transportation,슬롯사이트¯shops,슬롯사이트¯cafés, and eateries.
Standard Housing:슬롯사이트¯Includes a single room at a homestay or a single room at a residence hall located within 50 minutes from 슬롯머신 Barcelona. Homestays슬롯사이트¯feature a kitchen, living room, and bathroom shared with a host family. Dorms boast shared kitchens, common areas,슬롯사이트¯and laundry facilities슬롯사이트¯shared with other students.
Select Housing:슬롯사이트¯Includes a double room at a shared apartment located within 30 minutes from 슬롯머신 Barcelona. Apartments boast shared kitchens, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with슬롯사이트¯other students. Select housing requires an슬롯사이트¯additional fee.
Select Plus Housing:슬롯사이트¯Includes a single room at a residence hall located within 30 minutes from 슬롯머신 Barcelona. Residence halls boast shared kitchens, common areas,슬롯사이트¯and laundry facilities슬롯사이트¯shared with other students.슬롯사이트¯Select Plus슬롯사이트¯housing requires an additional fee.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
MEALS
- Homestays: Students have breakfast and dinner with their host families, and they are responsible for lunch. Students do not typically have access to use the kitchen at the host family home.
- Residence Halls and Shared Apartments: Meals are not included.
Academics
In this program, students choose one, two, or three 4-week sessions and explore 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 city슬롯사이트™s rich variety of cultural institutions, organizations, and companies relevant to the course offering.
슬롯머신 Barcelona슬롯사이트¯is located near Barcelona슬롯사이트™s main square, Plaça de Catalunya.
Course Information
Summer Session I 2025
Summer Session II 2025
Summer Session III 2025
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 슬롯머신 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 슬롯머신's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 슬롯머신 sites.
Scholarships & Grants
슬롯머신 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
- 슬롯머신 Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- 슬롯머신 STEM Scholarship
To be considered, submit the 슬롯머신 Scholarships & Grants application within your 슬롯머신 program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with 슬롯머신, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Summer Session I 2025 4 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $4,850 |
| Program Summer Session II 2025 4 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $4,850 |
| Program Summer Session III 2025 4 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $4,850 |
| Program Summer Session I and II 2025 8 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $8,730 |
| Program Summer Session II and III 2025 8 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $8,730 |
| Program Summer Sessions I, II and III 2025 12 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $12,610 |
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 슬롯머신's 슬롯 게임 of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
슬롯머신 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 슬롯머신 iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $2,960 ** |
| Housing | $1,390 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $4,850 |
Optional Housing
슬롯머신 accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Housing Fee | $400 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $600 |
Financial Aid
슬롯머신 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.
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 | $280 슬롯사이트 |
| International Airfare | $1,250 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä |
| Local Transportation | $21 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä 슬롯사이트 |
| Books & Supplies | $30 |
| Personal expenses | $150 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä |
| Total Costs | $1,731 |
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
슬롯사이트 The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays. Families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) and students purchase lunch (there isn슬롯사이트™t usually access to a kitchen). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $260 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
슬롯사이트 â¶Ä Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
슬롯사이트 â¶Ä 슬롯사이트 Local transportation: t-usual (1 month) = 20€ ($21)
슬롯사이트 â¶Ä 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä Personal expenses: $100 emergency fund and cell phone expense + estimated cost of toiletries for one session
Program Fees
슬롯머신 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 슬롯머신 iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $2,960 ** |
| Housing | $1,390 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $4,850 |
Optional Housing
슬롯머신 accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Housing Fee | $400 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $600 |
Financial Aid
슬롯머신 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.
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 | $280 슬롯사이트 |
| International Airfare | $1,250 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä |
| Local Transportation | $21 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä 슬롯사이트 |
| Books & Supplies | $30 |
| Personal expenses | $150 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä |
| Total Costs | $1,731 |
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
슬롯사이트 The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays. Families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) and students purchase lunch (there isn슬롯사이트™t usually access to a kitchen). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $260 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
슬롯사이트 â¶Ä Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
슬롯사이트 â¶Ä 슬롯사이트 Local transportation: t-usual (1 month) = 20€ ($21)
슬롯사이트 â¶Ä 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä Personal expenses: $100 emergency fund and cell phone expense + estimated cost of toiletries for one session
Program Fees
슬롯머신 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 슬롯머신 iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $2,960 ** |
| Housing | $1,390 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $4,850 |
Optional Housing
슬롯머신 accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Housing Fee | $400 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $600 |
Financial Aid
슬롯머신 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.
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 | $280 슬롯사이트 |
| International Airfare | $1,250 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä |
| Local Transportation | $21 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä 슬롯사이트 |
| Books & Supplies | $30 |
| Personal expenses | $150 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä |
| Total Costs | $1,731 |
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
슬롯사이트 The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays. Families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) and students purchase lunch (there isn슬롯사이트™t usually access to a kitchen). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $260 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
슬롯사이트 â¶Ä Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
슬롯사이트 â¶Ä 슬롯사이트 Local transportation: t-usual (1 month) = 20€ ($21)
슬롯사이트 â¶Ä 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä Personal expenses: $100 emergency fund and cell phone expense + estimated cost of toiletries for one session
Program Fees
슬롯머신 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 슬롯머신 iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $5,450 ** |
| Housing | $2,780 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $8,730 |
Optional Housing
슬롯머신 accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Housing Fee | $800 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $1,200 |
Financial Aid
슬롯머신 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.
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 | $560 슬롯사이트 |
| International Airfare | $1,250 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä |
| Local Transportation | $42 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä 슬롯사이트 |
| Books & Supplies | $60 |
| Personal expenses | $300 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä |
| Total Costs | $2,212 |
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
슬롯사이트 The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays. Families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) and students purchase lunch (there isn슬롯사이트™t usually access to a kitchen). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $260 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
슬롯사이트 â¶Ä Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
슬롯사이트 â¶Ä 슬롯사이트 Local transportation: t-jove (3 months) = 40€ ($43) / Local transportation: 2 t-usual (1 month) = 40€ ($43)
슬롯사이트 â¶Ä 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä Personal expenses: $100 emergency fund and cell phone expense + estimated cost of toiletries for one session
Program Fees
슬롯머신 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 슬롯머신 iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $5,450 ** |
| Housing | $2,780 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $8,730 |
Optional Housing
슬롯머신 accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Housing Fee | $800 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $1,200 |
Financial Aid
슬롯머신 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.
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 | $560 슬롯사이트 |
| International Airfare | $1,250 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä |
| Local Transportation | $42 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä 슬롯사이트 |
| Books & Supplies | $60 |
| Personal expenses | $300 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä |
| Total Costs | $2,212 |
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
슬롯사이트 The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays. Families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) and students purchase lunch (there isn슬롯사이트™t usually access to a kitchen). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $260 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
슬롯사이트 â¶Ä Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
슬롯사이트 â¶Ä 슬롯사이트 Local transportation: t-jove (3 months) = 40€ ($43) / Local transportation: 2 t-usual (1 month) = 40€ ($43)
슬롯사이트 â¶Ä 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä Personal expenses: $100 emergency fund and cell phone expense + estimated cost of toiletries for one session
Program Fees
슬롯머신 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 슬롯머신 iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $7,940 ** |
| Housing | $4,170 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $12,610 |
Optional Housing
슬롯머신 accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Housing Fee | $1,200 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $1,800 |
Financial Aid
슬롯머신 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.
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 | $840 슬롯사이트 |
| International Airfare | $1,250 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä |
| Local Transportation | $63 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä 슬롯사이트 |
| Books & Supplies | $90 |
| Personal expenses | $450 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä |
| Total Costs | $2,693 |
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
슬롯사이트 The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays. Families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) and students purchase lunch (there isn슬롯사이트™t usually access to a kitchen). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $260 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
슬롯사이트 â¶Ä Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
슬롯사이트 â¶Ä 슬롯사이트 Local transportation: t-jove (3 months) = 40€ ($43)
슬롯사이트 â¶Ä 슬롯사이트 â¶Ä Personal expenses: $100 emergency fund and cell phone expense + estimated cost of toiletries for one session
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
슬롯머신 iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Andrés Tabárez
Center Director
Andrés holds a Ph.D. in Classical Studies from the University of Barcelona (UB).
José Luis Espinosa
Academic Director
José Luis holds a Ph.D. in Modern Languages and Gender Studies from the University of Salamanca (USAL).
Fernando Janeiro
Senior Program Manager
Nando holds a Master's Degree in Humanities from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona) and is certified as a Spanish as a Second Language instructor.
Get Started
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Start an Application
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Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office
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Contact Us
Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.
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