Barcelona Course Offerings
UNIVERSITAT AUTÓNOMA DE BARCELONA (UAB)
Application Deadlines: See this page
APPLY EARLY for the best course selection. Courses are assigned on a first come, first served basis.
If you are concerned about getting into a particular class, please call us at 888-845-4272 to confirm availability.
Language Requirement: Open to all Spanish levels. Courses are available in English & Spanish.
Additional Requirements: Minimum GPA 2.75. Must be currently enrolled full-time at a U.S. or Canadian university or college. Must have completed at least 2 semesters before applying, not including semesters in progress. For complete requirements, please see the Eligibility section on this page.
Possible U.S. Credits: 12-15 semester credits (24-30 ECTS). ECTS = European Credit Transfer System. 2 ECTS = 1 U.S. semester credit. Classes are taken with American and other international students.
Final Transcript: Issued by Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB).
LOCATION
Classes at Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB) are held Monday through Thursday at the UAB Sant Pau Campus, located in the city center of Barcelona. The UAB Sant Pau campus is located in the beautiful and centrally located Eixample neighborhood of Barcelona, close to the world-famous Sagrada Familia cathedral.
ASA program housing is conveniently located in the Barcelona city center, close to the UAB Sant Pau Campus. It takes most students only 15-25 minutes to get to school by subway.
HOW MANY CourseS CAN I TAKE?
If you are not going to take a Spanish language class, you may enroll in either:
4 elective courses = total 12 semester credits
5 elective courses = total 15 semester credits
If you are going to take a Spanish language class, you may enroll in one of the following:
Spanish language for 3 U.S. credits + 3 electives = total 12 semester credits
Spanish language for 3 U.S. credits + 4 electives = total 15 semester credits
Spanish language for 6 U.S. credits + 2 electives = total 12 semester credits
Spanish language for 6 U.S. credits + 3 electives = total 15 semester credits
MANDATORY ALTERNATE COURSES
All students MUST have 3 alternate courses approved by their home institution, in addition to your top choices. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts. UAB will not process your registration if you do not give 3 alternates plus your top choices. Ex: If you plan to take 4 courses, you must have 7 different courses approved. If you plan to take 5 courses, you must have 8 different courses approved. Please note that Spanish Language counts as just one course selection. For example, Beginner Spanish Language and Intermediate Spanish Language are not 2 different course selections. Your level placement will be determined by a placement test.
FALL/SPRING SPANISH LANGUAGE COURSES
Taking Spanish Language is recommended because it will assist you greatly during your stay to learn the local language. However, it is not mandatory to take Spanish language. Language levels listed below (A1, A2, etc.) are from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Students who enroll in a Spanish language course, as well as students who sign up for electives taught in Spanish, will take a placement test online shortly before departure. The placement test will determine which Spanish level you are placed in.
Beginner Level
Spanish Language, Level A1 – 3 semester credits / 6 ECTS
Spanish Language, Level A1 – 6 semester credits / 12 ECTS
Elementary Level
Spanish Language, Level A2 – 3 semester credits / 6 ECTS
Spanish Language, Level A2 – 6 semester credits / 12 ECTS
Low Intermediate Level
Spanish Language, Level B1.1 – 3 semester credits / 6 ECTS
Spanish Language, Level B1.1 – 6 semester credits / 12 ECTS
Intermediate Level
Spanish Language, Level B1.2 – 3 semester credits / 6 ECTS
Spanish Language, Level B1.2 – 6 semester credits / 12 ECTS
High Intermediate Level
Spanish Language, Level B2.1 – 3 semester credits / 6 ECTS
Spanish Language, Level B2.1 – 6 semester credits / 12 ECTS
Advanced Level
Spanish Language, Level B2.2 – 3 semester credits / 6 ECTS
Spanish Language, Level B2.2 – 6 semester credits / 12 ECTS
Superior Level
Spanish Language, Level C1.1 – 6 semester credits / 12 ECTS
FALL/SPRING ELECTIVE COURSES
Most UAB elective courses are taught in English, with a few taught in Spanish (indicated next to the course title). All elective courses are Upper Division.
ONCE AGAIN, ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE 3 ALTERNATE COURSES APPROVED BY THEIR HOME INSTITUTION, IN ADDITION TO YOUR TOP CHOICES. UAB WILL NOT PROCESS YOUR REGISTRATION IF THIS REQUIREMENT IS NOT MET.
Electives are available during both Fall and Spring semesters, unless noted otherwise next to the course title.
COURSE OFFERINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
FALL/SPRING Humanities Electives (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS each)
Digital Photography You must bring your own digital camera. Acceptable cameras with manual settings include: DSLR camera, Bridge camera, or Mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. Simple point and shoot cameras, video cameras, Go Pro or mobile phones are not acceptable. Each student must bring their own camera; students will not be permitted to share cameras.
Ideas that Made Europe (Spring semester only)
Spanish Civilization and Culture Taught in Spanish. You must pass into at least level B1.2 on the Spanish placement exam in order to take this class. 3-4 semesters of college Spanish is approximately equivalent to level B1.2.
Spanish Art Taught in Spanish. You must pass into at least level B1.2 on the Spanish placement exam in order to take this class. 3-4 semesters of college Spanish is approximately equivalent to level B1.2.
FALL/SPRING Communications Electives (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS each)
FALL/SPRING Economics, Political Science, International Relations, and Geopolitics Electives (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS each)
Behavior and Incentives in Economics: The Case of Soccer Requires basic knowledge of Economics.
International Economics Requires basic knowledge of Microeconomics & Macroeconomics and elementary Calculus.
Understanding the European Economy Requires basic knowledge of Microeconomics & Macroeconomics and elementary Calculus.
FALL/SPRING Business, Finance, and Marketing Electives
(3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS each)
NEW! Career Management (formerly Human Resources Management)
International Business Taught in Spanish. You must pass into at least level B1.2 on the Spanish placement exam in order to take this class. 3-4 semesters of college Spanish is approximately equivalent to level B1.2.
International Marketing Strategies Taught in Spanish. You must pass into at least level B1.2 on the Spanish placement exam in order to take this class. 3-4 semesters of college Spanish is approximately equivalent to level B1.2.
NEW! People Management
Spanish for Business Taught in Spanish. You must pass into at least level B1.2 on the Spanish placement exam in order to take this class. 3-4 semesters of college Spanish is approximately equivalent to level B1.2.
Strategic Management of the Firm Requires basic knowledge of Economics.
ELISAVA – BARCELONA SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
Application Deadlines: See this page
Language Requirement: Open to all Spanish levels. Courses are available in English & Spanish.
Additional Requirements: Open to students with or without previous Design study. Minimum GPA 2.75. For complete requirements, please see the Eligibility section on this page.
Possible U.S. Credits: 12-15 semester credits (24-30 ECTS). ECTS = European Credit Transfer System. 2 ECTS = 1 U.S. semester credit. Students will take 4-5 courses. Classes are taken with American and other international students.
Final Transcript: Issued by ELISAVA Universitat de Vic, Universitat Central de Catalunya
All students MUST have 2 additional (alternate) classes approved by their home institution, in addition to their top choices. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts. ELISAVA will not process your registration unless you list at least 2 alternate courses plus your top choices.
LOCATION
Classes are held at ELISAVA, located in the city center of Barcelona, on the famous La Rambla and near the waterfront. ASA program housing is conveniently located in the Barcelona city center. It takes most students only 15-25 minutes to get to school by subway.
TRACK A – STUDENTS WITHOUT PREVIOUS DESIGN STUDY
Students in Track A will take the 3 mandatory core courses indicated below, plus 1-2 additional courses of their choosing. It is not mandatory to take Spanish language.
TRACK B – STUDENTS WITH PREVIOUS DESIGN STUDY
Students in Track B will take any 4-5 classes of their choosing from the list below. Students in Track B will need to submit a design portfolio with their application. It is not mandatory to take Spanish language.
COURSE OFFERINGS (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS each)
Design Contexts: Culture, History, Art, and Architecture – MANDATORY FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN TRACK A
This course relates different branches of human knowledge like architecture, design, sociology, history and intending to develop a cognitive map of the world. The course analyses the basic theories and practices of art, architecture and design from the industrial revolution to the present day and discusses their social and cultural impact. Taking Barcelona as a case study, the course will provide the student with analytical and discursive tools in order to develop a global understanding of the design and its relationship with the social context from a critical and innovative point of view. The course takes advantage of the extensive resources of Barcelona, complementing the classes with visits to the city’s museums such as MNAC National Museum of Art of Catalonia), MACBA (Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona), Joan Miró Foundation and the Picasso Museum, emblematic buildings by Gaudi, Mies van der Rohe and other world-class architects, among others.Digital Representation Principles – MANDATORY FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN TRACK A
The capacity of communicating through images and expressing the relevant aspects of a project, from the idea to the final proposal, is a fundamental aspect of design. This course is aimed at providing students with representation concepts and techniques that are broadly applied in design fields. Based on exercises, talks and workshop sessions, the course embraces the ability of students to define and show their ideas by learning about the options and features that Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator offer as a powerful suite specifically conceived for design professionals. Mandatory for participants to the Study Abroad program without experience in digital representation and visual narrative, the course is also recommended for those design students who want to deepen their knowledge of digital tools and learn more about the Adobe Suite. The course also approaches the basic concepts of video editing and production, as well as fundamentals of presentation techniques.Advanced Principles in Design – MANDATORY FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN TRACK A
Through demonstrations, workshops and studio sessions, this course will improve students’ creativity and knowledge regarding innovative ways of creating and doing, both traditional and contemporary. As creative minds and human beings in a constant learning process, we must understand the importance of context and the interactions between the artist/designer and the surrounding world. This course will guide students through research and project exercises, culminating in the creation of an ephemeral installation within the public space of Barcelona. Visiting and re-visiting the city will help students reach an immersive understanding driven by analysis, data visualization, sketches and presentations. Students will select the most interesting ideas and make them happen.Interior Spaces
The Interior spaces course introduces design students to the complexities of the development of the interior spaces, as well as putting them in touch with the local architecture and design culture. The course structure is designed to provide a general framework for the development of a range of projects, from small scale briefs to a larger scale proposal for a residential interior. The program provides the student with knowledge and skills in all areas of space planning, theory and concept, model-making and freehand drawing as well as communication. With active participation of the students, several practical exercises integrated within the course promote a conceptual and experimental approach to design through a hands-on learning method. It usually begins with a presentation to provide the theoretical foundation that aims to deepen the comprehension of a specific subject.Typography and Graphic Design
Graphic Design is the discipline that uses visual concepts to communicate ideas. This course aims to practice the Graphic design tools, Color, Image, Composition and Typography and the relation between them. Typography is one of the most important tools for graphic designers. Students will experiment from movable type fonts to digital typography movement. In this course students will learn how to design projects that will range from artistic and experimental calligraphy, typography, poster composition, branding, or editorial design to digital interaction. The students will also learn basic communication skills, considering that contemporary narratives require the capacity of dealing with static and dynamic images.Furniture and Product Design
This course focuses on product and furniture design, covering the entire process from conceptualization, formalization, development and pre-production of a designed object from the human, domestic or work environment. The course will analyze the social, ergonomic and aesthetic environment of the user, the method for producing the final work and its impact on the environment as a whole. As part of the development and design of products, the class will visit factories, showrooms and design boutiques and will use the school’s workshops for producing a model of a piece of furniture.Retail Design and Visual Merchandising
Retail is naturally the showplace for new ideas, new concepts and new products. As such, the store environment serves as the selling stage for the latest merchandise offerings of the day, and a tool of communication used to create a dialogue with the targeted customer. Through effective visual merchandising, the retailer communicates both the attributes of the brand and the attributes of the products offered. The main goal of this course is to introduce students to the importance of retail design and visual merchandising as an integral component of a successful retail strategy. The principles, philosophies and technologies of both, retail design and visual merchandising will be studied through exploration of the marketplace, visits, and hands-on classroom experimentation.Motion Graphics and Visual Communication
In the last years moving images have become the new graphics in the digital world. The net is full of Graphics animating fonts, illustrations and pictures that move creating the sensation of dynamism. The main goal of this subject is to introduce students to the motion graphics field and also learn visual communication as the tool to facilitate the communication of the ideas. The content will focus on Storytelling, Digital Illustration, Digital filmmaking and the Digital tools that help to build it all.Design for Packaging
This course introduces the necessary tools for conceptualizing and developing comprehensive packaging projects. Packaging is one of the most relevant branches of contemporary design not only for practical reasons, since almost all products going to the market require a package that protects them and preserves their quality, but also from a conceptual point of view, since it is the complex crossroads of highly demanding technical requirements and exciting opportunities for communicating the values of the products and their brands to the public. In this course, students will learn to communicate the attributes of a product and the placement of a brand. The goal is to understand the factors affecting production and selection of a package for a specific product, its possibilities and materials.Food Design
This course focuses on food from its origins to the present, in order to understand the complex system behind the fact of “feeding” people. The course will approach this subject from gastronomy, anthropology, history, etymology and food systems amongst other disciplines, thus the course has the aim of giving the students diverse approaches and tools to make them capable not just to understand this interdisciplinary subject but to create design objects or services in relation with food and gastronomy with sense and content. The course will introduce students to the interaction of design, as a creative process, with food and health, as a fundamental part of the human being. As part of the development of the aims of the course, the class will visit exhibitions, culinary centers and food designers’ studios in Barcelona’s area.Spanish Language, Level A1.1
For students who have never taken Spanish before – Beginner I level.Spanish Language, Level A1.2
Beginner II level. Students will be required to take a placement test, which will determine which level you are placed in.Spanish Language, Level A2.1
Elementary I level. Students will be required to take a placement test, which will determine which level you are placed in.Spanish Language, Level A2.2
Elementary II level. Students will be required to take a placement test, which will determine which level you are placed in.Spanish Language, Level B1.1
Low Intermediate level. Students will be required to take a placement test, which will determine which level you are placed in.
Course offerings are subject to change.
UNIVERSITAT DE BARCELONA (UB)
Application Deadlines: See this page
Language Requirement: Open to all Spanish levels. Courses are available in English & Spanish.
Additional Requirements: Minimum GPA 2.5. For complete requirements, please see the Eligibility section on this page.
Possible U.S. Credits: 12-16 semester credits (24-32 ECTS). ECTS = European Credit Transfer System. 2 ECTS = 1 U.S. semester credit. Students will take 3-5 courses. Classes are taken with American and other international students.
Final Transcript: Issued by Universitat de Barcelona (UB).
All students MUST have 3 alternate electives approved by their home institution, in addition to your top choices. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts. Ex: If you plan to take 3 electives, have 6 approved. If you plan to take 4 electives, have 7 approved. If you plan to take 5 electives, have 8 approved.
LOCATION
Classes at Universitat de Barcelona (UB) are held Monday through Thursday at the main university campus, located in the city center of Barcelona and near the world-famous Plaça de Catalunya and Passeig de Gracia. Along the Passeig de Gracia you can find some of Barcelona’s most famous modernist architecture, including Gaudí’s Casa Mila and Casa Batlló, as well as the “Block of Discord.”
ASA program housing is conveniently located to the university. It takes most students only 15-25 minutes to get to school by subway.
HOW MANY CourseS CAN I TAKE?
If you are not going to take a Spanish language class, you may enroll in either:
4 elective courses (total 12 U.S. credits / 24 ECTS)
5 elective courses (total 15 U.S. credits / 30 ECTS)
If you are going to take a Spanish language class, you may enroll in either:
2 electives + Spanish Language for 7 U.S. credits (total 13 U.S. credits / 26 ECTS)
3 electives + Spanish Language for 7 U.S. credits (total 16 U.S. credits / 32 ECTS)
SPANISH LANGUAGE COURSES (7 U.S. semester credits / 14 ECTS each)
Taking Spanish Language is recommended because it will assist you greatly during your stay to learn the local language. However, it is not mandatory to take Spanish language. Language levels listed below (A1, A2, etc.) are from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Universitat de Barcelona offers 5 language levels (Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced, and Proficiency) that may be further divided into additional sub-levels, depending on student need/demand.
Students who enroll in a Spanish language course will take a placement test after arrival. The placement test will determine which Spanish level you are placed in.
Beginner I Level
Spanish Language, Level A1.1
Beginner II Level
Spanish Language, Level A1.2
Beginner III Level
Spanish Language, Level A2
Elementary I Level
Spanish Language, Level B1.1
Elementary II Level
Spanish Language, Level B1.2
Intermediate I Level
Spanish Language, Level B2.1
Intermediate II Level
Spanish Language, Level B2.2
Advanced I Level
Spanish Language, Level C1.1
Advanced II Level
Spanish Language, Level C1.2
Proficiency Level (recommended for Heritage Speakers)
Spanish Language, Level C2
ELECTIVE COURSES
Once again, all students MUST have 3 alternate electives approved by their home institution, in addition to your top choices. Ex: If you plan to take 3 electives, have 6 approved. If you plan to take 4 electives, have 7 approved. If you plan to take 5 electives, have 8 approved.
COURSE OFFERINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Electives Taught in English (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS each)
Fall Semester
NEW! Brands and Culture
Spring Semester
NEW! Brands and Culture
Electives Taught in Spanish (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS each)
Students who wish to take courses in Spanish will take a Spanish placement test administered by UB after arrival. The results of your placement test will determine which Spanish level you are placed in and which electives in Spanish you can take. Some electives in Spanish are open to Beginner through Advanced level students, while some electives in Spanish are open only to Intermediate and Advanced level students. The recommended Spanish level is listed next to the course title below.
Fall Semester
Art in Spain: From the Mosque of Córdoba and the Cathedral of Santiago to Gaudí, Picasso, and Dalí - for Intermediate I to Advanced levels
Barcelona: Creative and Cultural City - for Intermediate I to Advanced levels
Barcelona: A Meeting Place for Spanish and Latin American Arts - for Intermediate I to Advanced levels
Catalonia: Language, Culture, and Society - for Beginner III to Advanced levels
Comprehension and Writing in Spanish - for Intermediate I to Advanced levels
Contemporary Spain: Geography, Society, and Institutions - for Intermediate I to Advanced levels
Conversation and Pronunciation in Spanish - for Beginner III to Advanced levels
Everyday Spoken Spanish - for Beginner I to Advanced levels
Spain and Europe: Origins and Evolution - for Beginner I through Advanced levels
Spanish Cinema - for Beginner III to Advanced levels
Spring Semester
Art in Spain: From the Mosque of Córdoba and the Cathedral of Santiago to Gaudí, Picasso, and Dalí - for Intermediate I to Advanced levels
Barcelona: Creative and Cultural City - for Intermediate I to Advanced levels
Barcelona: A Meeting Place for Spanish and Latin American Arts - for Intermediate I to Advanced levels
Catalonia: Language, Culture, and Society - for Beginner III to Advanced levels
Comprehension and Writing in Spanish - for Intermediate I to Advanced levels
Contemporary Spain: Geography, Society, and Institutions - for Intermediate I to Advanced levels
Conversation and Pronunciation in Spanish - for Beginner III to Advanced levels
Everyday Spoken Spanish - for Beginner I to Advanced levels
Spain and Europe: Origins and Evolution - for Beginner I to Advanced levels
Spanish Cinema - for Beginner III to Advanced levels
Interdisciplinary Studies at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF)
Application Deadlines: See this page
Language Requirement: Open to all Spanish levels. Courses are available in English & Spanish. Students who wish to take elective courses in Spanish must have completed at least 4 semesters of college Spanish before attending UPF (having reached at least High Intermediate level). Spanish Language courses are available for all levels.
Additional Requirements: Minimum GPA 3.0. Must be currently enrolled full-time at a U.S. or Canadian university or college. Must have junior or senior standing at the time of application and have completed at least 4 semesters (60 semester credits) before applying, not including semesters in progress. For complete requirements, please see the Eligibility section on this page.
Possible U.S. Credits: 12-15 semester credits (24-30 ECTS). ECTS = European Credit Transfer System. 2 ECTS = 1 U.S. semester credit. Students will take 3-5 courses. Classes are taken with American and other international students.
Final Transcript: Issued by Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF).
All students MUST have 3 alternate electives approved by their home institution, in addition to your top choices. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts. Ex: If you plan to take 3 electives, have 6 approved. If you plan to take 4 electives, have 7 approved. If you plan to take 5 electives, have 8 approved.
LOCATION
The majority of classes at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) are held at the UPF Ciutadella campus in the Barcelona city center, located near the Olympic Village and Ciutadella Park – very close to the beach. Several courses may be offered at the UPF Poblenou campus. ASA program housing is conveniently located near the university. It takes most students only 15-25 minutes to get to school by subway.
HOW MANY COURSES CAN I TAKE?
If you are not going to take a Spanish language class, you may enroll in either:
4 elective courses = total 12 U.S. credits / 24 ECTS
5 elective courses = total 15 U.S. credits / 30 ECTS
If you are going to take a Spanish language class, you may enroll in either:
2 electives + Spanish Language for 6 U.S. credits = total 12 U.S. credits / 24 ECTS
3 electives + Spanish Language for 6 U.S. credits = total 15 U.S. credits / 30 ECTS
ELECTIVE COURSES
Elective courses listed below are available in English and Spanish. Please check the syllabus for any prerequisites. You can combine courses from this program with courses from the UPF International Business Program.
Once again, all students MUST have 3 alternate electives approved by their home institution, in addition to your top choices. Ex: If you plan to take 3 electives, have 6 approved. If you plan to take 4 electives, have 7 approved. If you plan to take 5 electives, have 8 approved.
COURSE OFFERINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Electives Taught in English (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS each)
Fall 2024 Semester
Cinematic Creativity in Spain: Authorship, Industry, Politics
NEW! Collective Intelligence, Planetary Challenges, and Public Problems Solving
NEW! The Family of Tomorrow: Navigating Diversity, Inclusion and Gender Identity
NEW! Filming from the Margins: Gender, Class Equality and Minority Groups in Contemporary Catalan Cinema
NEW! From the Mundane to the Global: Politics of Everyday Life
Gender-Based Violence and International Protection of Human Rights
NEW! Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education, Culture and Society
NEW! Geopolitics of Borders and Migration in the European Union
Great Ideas that Have Shaped our World: from the Axial Age to the Artificial Intelligence Revolution
Innovation and the Law: How Technology Changes the Legal System
Winter 2025 Semester
NEW! Cinematic Creativity in Spain: Authorship, Industry, Politics
From Punchline to the Laugh Track: Television Sitcom Writing and Directing Workshop
Globalized World, Globalized Problems? Creative Proposals from Public Service Television Worldwide
NEW! Great Ideas that Have Shaped our World: From the Axial Age to the Artificial Intelligence Revolution
NEW! Laws of Creativity. The Impact of Legal Systems on Artistic Practices and Other Creative Endeavors
NEW! The Global Governance of the Internet and of Future Emerging Technologies
The Impact Journey: (Un)Sustainability, Climate Emergency, Authentic Leadership
Understanding Globalization: Global Issues in a Historical Perspective
Electives Taught in Spanish (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS each)
These are for students with a High Intermediate level of Spanish or higher. Students who wish to take electives in Spanish must have completed at least 4 semesters of college Spanish before attending UPF and must take a Spanish placement test administered by UPF after arrival. The results of your placement test will determine which Spanish level you are placed in and which electives in Spanish you can take.
Fall 2024 Semester
Winter 2025 Semester
Climate Emergency, Environmentalism and Eco-social Transition
Communication and Social Responsibility in an Era of Disinformation and Fake News
History and Memory in Fiction: Cinematography and Literature
SPANISH LANGUAGE COURSES
Taking Spanish Language is recommended because it will assist you greatly during your stay to learn the local language. However, it is not mandatory to take Spanish language.
Students who enroll in a Spanish language course will take a placement test after arrival. The placement test will determine which Spanish level you are placed in.
Beginner Spanish Language (6 U.S. semester credits / 12 ECTS)
NEW! Beginner Spanish Grammar and Writing Skills (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS)
NEW! Beginner Spanish Oral Skills (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS)
Low Intermediate Spanish Language (6 U.S. semester credits / 12 ECTS)
NEW! Low Intermediate Spanish Grammar and Writing Skills (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS)
NEW! Low Intermediate Spanish Oral Skills (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS)
Intermediate Spanish Language (6 U.S. semester credits / 12 ECTS)
NEW! Intermediate Spanish Grammar and Writing Skills (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS)
NEW! Intermediate Spanish Oral Skills (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS)
Advanced Spanish Language (6 U.S. semester credits / 12 ECTS)
NEW! Advanced Spanish Grammar and Writing Skills (3 U.S. semester credits / 12 ECTS)
NEW! Advanced Spanish Oral Skills (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS)
Superior Spanish Language (6 U.S. semester credits / 12 ECTS)
NEW! Superior Spanish Grammar and Writing Skills (3 U.S. semester credits / 12 ECTS)
NEW! Superior Spanish Oral Skills (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS)
Spanish for Heritage Speakers (6 U.S. semester credits / 12 ECTS)
NEW! Spanish Grammar and Writing Skills for Heritage Speakers (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS)
NEW! Spanish Oral Skills for Heritage Speakers (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS)
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AT UNIVERSITAT POMPEU FABRA (UPF)
Application Deadlines: See this page
Language Requirement: Open to all Spanish levels. Courses are available in English & Spanish. Students who wish to take courses in Spanish must have completed at least 4 semesters of college Spanish before attending UPF (having reached at least High Intermediate level).
Additional Requirements: Minimum GPA 3.0. Must be currently enrolled full-time at a U.S. or Canadian university or college. Must have junior or senior standing at the time of application and have completed at least 4 semesters (60 semester credits) before applying, not including semesters in progress. For complete requirements, please see the Eligibility section on this page.
Possible U.S. Credits: 12-15 semester credits (24-30 ECTS). ECTS = European Credit Transfer System. 2 ECTS = 1 U.S. semester credit. Students will take 3-5 courses. Classes are taken with American and other international students.
Final Transcript: Issued by Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF).
All students MUST have 3 alternate electives approved by their home institution, in addition to their top choices. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts. Ex: If you plan to take 3 electives, have 6 approved. If you plan to take 4 electives, have 7 approved. If you plan to take 5 electives, have 8 approved.
LOCATION
Classes at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) are held near the UPF ESCI-Born campus in the Barcelona city center, located near the Olympic Village and Ciutadella Park – very close to the beach. ASA program housing is conveniently located near the university. It takes most students only 15-25 minutes to get to school by subway.
HOW MANY COURSES CAN I TAKE?
If you are not going to take a Spanish language class, you may enroll in either:
4 elective courses = total 12 U.S. credits / 24 ECTS
5 elective courses = total 15 U.S. credits / 30 ECTS
If you are going to take a Spanish language class, you may enroll in either:
2 electives + Spanish Language for 6 U.S. credits = total 12 U.S. credits / 24 ECTS
3 electives + Spanish Language for 6 U.S. credits = total 15 U.S. credits / 30 ECTS
compulsorY COURSES
Students on the UPF International Business program must take:
At least 2 of the Business Electives listed below.
2 or 3 additional courses from Business Electives, Spanish Language Courses, or from the UPF Interdisciplinary Studies Program offerings. The Interdisciplinary Studies Program includes courses in English and Spanish.
BUSINESS ELECTIVES Taught in English (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS each)
Students MUST have 3 alternate electives approved by their home institution, in addition to your top choices. Ex: If you plan to take 3 electives, have 6 approved. If you plan to take 4 electives, have 7 approved. If you plan to take 5 electives, have 8 approved.
Please check the syllabus for prerequisites. COURSE OFFERINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Fall 2024 Semester
NEW! Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Business Management (Prereq: Business Organization, Business Marketing)
Consumer Behavior (Prereq: Introduction to Marketing)
Corporate Finance (Prereq: Accounting)
Cross Cultural Management and Intercultural Communication (Prereq: Business Organization)
Doing Business in Europe (Prereq: Business Organization)
Financial Risk Management (Prereq: Corporate Finance)
NEW! Global People Management and Leadership (Prereq: Business Organization, Organizational Behaviour, International Talent Management) syllabus coming soon
International Finance (Prereq: Accounting, Financial Management)
International Management (Prereq: Business Organization)
New Trends in International Marketing (Prereq: Introduction to Marketing)
Strategic Brand Management (Prereq: Marketing Management)
Winter 2025 Semester
NEW! Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Business Management (Prereq: Business Organization and Business Marketing)
Consumer Behavior (Prereq: Introduction to Marketing)
Corporate Finance (Prereq: Accounting)
Cross Cultural Management and Intercultural Communication (Prereq: Business Organization)
Digital Business Modeling and Competitive Strategy (Prereq: Business Organization, Business Strategy)
Doing Business in America (Prereq: Business Organization)
Doing Business in Europe (Prereq: Business Organization)
Financial Risk Management (Prereq: Corporate Finance)
NEW! Global People Management and Leadership (Prereq: Business Organization, Organizational Behavior, International Talent Management)
International Finance (Prereq: Accounting, Financial Management)
International Management (Prereq: Business Organization)
NEW! International Product Management (Prereq: Marketing, Market Research, or Marketing Strategy)
NEW! Managing Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Business (Business Organization)
Marketing Research (Prereq: Business Organization, Business Marketing)
New Trends in International Marketing (Prereq: Introduction to Marketing)
NEW! Organizational Behavior (Prereq: Business Organization)
Strategic Brand Management (Prereq: Marketing Management)
SPANISH LANGUAGE COURSES
Taking Spanish Language is recommended because it will assist you greatly during your stay to learn the local language. However, it is not mandatory to take Spanish language.
Students who enroll in a Spanish language course will take a placement test after arrival. The placement test will determine which Spanish level you are placed in.
Beginner Spanish Language (6 U.S. semester credits / 12 ECTS)
NEW! Beginner Spanish Grammar and Writing Skills (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS)
NEW! Beginner Spanish Oral Skills (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS)
Low Intermediate Spanish Language (6 U.S. semester credits / 12 ECTS)
NEW! Low Intermediate Spanish Grammar and Writing Skills (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS)
NEW! Low Intermediate Spanish Oral Skills (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS)
Intermediate Spanish Language (6 U.S. semester credits / 12 ECTS)
NEW! Intermediate Spanish Grammar and Writing Skills (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS)
NEW! Intermediate Spanish Oral Skills (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS)
Advanced Spanish Language (6 U.S. semester credits / 12 ECTS)
NEW! Advanced Spanish Grammar and Writing Skills (3 U.S. semester credits / 12 ECTS)
NEW! Advanced Spanish Oral Skills (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS)
Superior Spanish Language (6 U.S. semester credits / 12 ECTS)
NEW! Superior Spanish Grammar and Writing Skills (3 U.S. semester credits / 12 ECTS)
NEW! Superior Spanish Oral Skills (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS)
Spanish for Heritage Speakers (6 U.S. semester credits / 12 ECTS)
NEW! Spanish Grammar and Writing Skills for Heritage Speakers (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS)
NEW! Spanish Oral Skills for Heritage Speakers (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS)
CETT-UB (SCHOOL OF TOURISM, HOSPITALITY, AND GASTRONOMY)
Application Deadlines: See this page
Language Requirement: Open to all Spanish levels. Courses are available in English & Spanish.
Additional Requirements: Minimum GPA 2.5. Must be currently enrolled full-time at a U.S. or Canadian university, college, or community college. Must have completed at least 1 semester before applying, not including semesters in progress. For complete requirements, please see the Eligibility section on this page.
Possible U.S. Credits: 12-15 semester credits (24-30 ECTS). ECTS = European Credit Transfer System. 2 ECTS = 1 U.S. semester credit. Students will take 4-5 courses. Classes are taken with American and international students, as well as some Spanish students.
Final Transcript: Issued by CETT-UB.
All students MUST have 3 alternate electives approved by their home institution, in addition to your top choices. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts. Ex: If you plan to take 3 electives, have 6 approved. If you plan to take 4 electives, have 7 approved. If you plan to take 5 electives, have 8 approved.
LOCATION
The CETT-UB campus is located in the Horta neighborhood, close to Mundet metro (subway) stop. Students should expect anywhere from a 30-45 minute commute by metro to reach CETT-UB from their ASA program housing.
HOW MANY COURSES WILL I TAKE?
If you are not going to take a Spanish language class, you may enroll in either:
4 elective courses (total 12 U.S. credits / 24 ECTS)
5 elective courses (total 15 U.S. credits / 30 ECTS)
If you are going to take a Spanish language class, you may enroll in:
4 electives + Spanish Language (total 14-15 U.S. credits / 28.5 ECTS)
SPANISH LANGUAGE COURSES (2-3 U.S. SEMESTER CREDITS / 4.5 ECTS)
Taking Spanish Language is recommended because it will assist you greatly during your stay to learn the local language. However, it is not mandatory to take Spanish language.
Students will take a placement test after arrival, which will determine their level. Total credits earned will be 3 credits (45 contact hours).
Levels are opened according to student demand.
Elementary
Enhancing Communication in a Foreign Language – 2-3 semester credits / 4.5 ECTS
Intermediate
Enhancing Communication in a Foreign Language – 2-3 semester credits / 4.5 ECTS
Upper Intermediate
Enhancing Communication in a Foreign Language – 2-3 semester credits / 4.5 ECTS
Electives Taught in English (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS)
PREREQUISITES: Courses marked Year 3 or 4 are 300- and 400-level classes for Tourism & Hospitality majors. Courses marked Year 1 or 2 generally do not have prerequisites.
Fall Semester
Art of Hospitality (NEW! syllabus coming soon)
Business Management for Tourism Intermediation and Services (Year 2)
Communication Skills in a Business Environment (NEW! syllabus coming soon)
Consumer Psychology and Behavior (NEW! syllabus coming soon)
Gastronomy (NEW! syllabus coming soon)
Geography and Tourism (Year 1)
History of Cooking and Gastronomy (Year 1)
Hospitality Marketing (NEW! syllabus coming soon)
Leadership and Entrepreneurial Development in the Tourism Industry (Year 4)
Organization and Human Resources Management in Tourism Companies (Year 3)
Pastries and Desserts: Formulas and Techniques (Year 2) Hands-on course. Additional fee required - contact ASA
Policies in Tourism (Year 2)
Protocol and Events (NEW! syllabus coming soon)
Smart Tourism (Year 4)
Systems and Processes of Cooking Production (Year 1) Hands-on course. Additional fee required - contact ASA
Tourism and Cultural Heritage (NEW! syllabus coming soon)
Tourism Planning and Development (Year 3)
Tourism Science (Year 1)
NEW! Traditional Cuisine: from Local to Global (Year 3) One year of academic experience in professional culinary studies, or one year of professional culinary working experience required. Hands-on course. Additional fee required - contact ASA
Spring Semester
Beverage Production and Tasting (Year 3) Hands-on course. Additional fee required - contact ASA
Culinary Techniques and Preparations (Year 1) Hands-on course. Additional fee required - contact ASA
Economic and Financial Management (syllabus coming soon)
Economics in Tourism (Year 1)
NEW! Food Production in Commercial Catering (Year 3) One year of academic experience in professional culinary studies, or one year of professional culinary working experience required. Hands-on course. Additional fee required - contact ASA
Fundamentals of Research in Tourism (Year 1)
Introduction to Data Culture (syllabus coming soon)
Investment and Financial Management of Digital Projects (Year 3)
Macroeconomics (syllabus coming soon)
Leadership and Entrepreneurial Development in the Tourism Industry (Year 4)
NEW! Mediterranean Cuisine and Cuisines from Around the World (Year 2) One year of academic experience in professional culinary studies, or one year of professional culinary working experience required. Hands-on course. Additional fee required - contact ASA
Public Relations & Marketing Communication (syllabus coming soon)
Organization and Human Resources Management in Tourism Companies (Year 3)
Smart Tourism (Year 4)
Strategic and Operational Marketing (Year 1)
Tourism and Cultural Heritage (Year 1)
Tourism Culture & Society (syllabus coming soon)
Tourism Planning and Development (Year 3)
Tourism Experiences Design (Year 2)
Electives Taught in Spanish (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ECTS each)
These courses are for students with a High Intermediate, Advanced, or Superior level of Spanish. Students who wish to take electives in Spanish must have completed at least 4 semesters of college Spanish, having reached at least High Intermediate level. A Spanish placement test will be administered after arrival. Typically a B2 (High Intermediate) level must be achieved on the test in order to take classes in Spanish.
PREREQUISITES: Classes marked Year 3 or 4 are 300- and 400-level classes for Tourism & Hospitality majors. Classes marked Year 1 or 2 generally do not have prerequisites.
Fall Semester
NEW! Business Management for Tourism Intermediation and Services (Year 2)
NEW! Business Models and Digital Ecosystems (Year 1)
Business Strategy and Entrepreneurship for Culinary/Gastronomy Business Applications (Year 4)
Dessert Making: Techniques and Formulas (Year 2) Hands-on course. Additional fee required - contact ASA
NEW! Development and Programming of Digital Platforms I (Year 2)
NEW! Digital Economy and Tourism Business (Year 1)
Geography and Tourism (Year 1)
History of Cooking and Gastronomy (Year 1)
Leadership and Entrepreneurial Development in the Tourism Industry (Year 4)
Marketing and Commercialization for Culinary/Gastronomy Applications (Year 2)
NEW! New Technological Trends and Digital Transformation (Year 1)
Policies in Tourism (Year 2)
NEW! Principles and Dimensions of Tourism (Year 1)
NEW! Processes of innovation for Tourism Product Creation I (Year 1)
NEW! Processes of innovation for Tourism Product Creation II (Year 2)
Production Systems and Processes in Cooking (Year 1) Hands-on course. Additional fee required - contact ASA
Strategic and Operational Marketing (Year 1)
Tourism and Cultural Heritage (Year 1)
NEW! Tourism and Digital Law (Year 2)
Tourism Experience Design (Year 2)
NEW! Tourism Policy and Digitization (Year 2)
Tourism Science (Year 1)
Spring Semester
Art and Cooking (Year 2)
Beverage Production and Tasting (Year 3) Hands-on course. Additional fee required - contact ASA
Culinary Techniques and Production (Year 1) Hands-on course. Additional fee required - contact ASA
Dessert Making: Techniques and Formulas (Year 2) Hands-on course. Additional fee required - contact ASA
Business Management for Tourism Intermediation and Services (Year 2)
NEW! Digital Tourism Marketing (Year 1)
NEW! Economic and Financial Management in Tourism (Year 2)
Economics in Tourism (Year 1)
NEW! Entrepreneurship and Launch of Digital Projects (Year 2)
NEW! Financial Management of Digital Projects (Year 2)
Fundamentals of Economic and Financial Management for Culinary/Gastronomy Business Applications (Year 1)
Fundamentals of Research in Tourism (Year 1)
Leadership and Entrepreneurial Development in the Tourism Industry (Year 4)
NEW! Mathematical Reasoning and Programming Fundamentals (Year 1)
NEW! Mobile and Web Marketing (Year 2)
Policies in Tourism (Year 2)
Smart Tourism (Year 4)
Strategic and Operational Marketing (Year 1)
NEW! Tourism Consumer Behavior in the Digital Field (Year 1)
Tourist Experiences Design (Year 2)
Once again, all students MUST have 3 alternate electives approved by their home institution, in addition to your top choices. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts. Ex: If you plan to take 3 electives, have 6 approved. If you plan to take 4 electives, have 7 approved. If you plan to take 5 electives, have 8 approved.
Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB)
Application Deadlines: See this page
APPLY EARLY for the best course selection. Courses are assigned on a first come, first served basis.
If you are concerned about getting into a particular class, please call us at 888-845-4272 to confirm availability.
Language Requirement: Open to all levels of Spanish.
Additional Requirements: Minimum GPA 2.75. Must be currently enrolled full-time at a U.S. or Canadian university or college. Must have completed at least 2 semesters before applying, not including semesters in progress. For complete requirements, please see the Eligibility section on this page.
Possible U.S. Credits: 3, 6, or 9* semester credits (6-18* ECTS). ECTS = European Credit Transfer System. 2 ECTS = 1 U.S. semester credit. Students will take 1, 2, or 3* courses. Classes are taken with American and other international students. (*Additional fee of $950.)
Final Transcript: Issued by Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB).
All students MUST have 2 alternate courses approved by their home institution, in addition to your top choices. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts. UAB will not process your registration if you do not give 2 alternates plus your top choices. Ex: If you plan to take 1 course, you must have 3 different courses approved. If you plan to take 2 courses, you must have 4 different courses approved. Please note that Spanish Language counts as just one course selection. Ex: Beginner Spanish Language and Intermediate Spanish Language are not 2 different course selections because your level placement will be determined by a placement test.
LOCATION
Classes at Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB) are held Monday through Thursday at the UAB Sant Pau Campus, located in the city center of Barcelona. The UAB Sant Pau campus is located in the beautiful and centrally located Eixample neighborhood of Barcelona, close to the world-famous Sagrada Familia cathedral.
ASA program housing is conveniently located in the Barcelona city center, close to the UAB Sant Pau Campus. It takes most students only 15-25 minutes to get to school by subway.
HOW MANY COURSES CAN I TAKE?
If you are not going to take a Spanish Language class, you may enroll in one of the following:
1 elective course = total 3 U.S. credits / 6 ECTS
2 elective courses = total 6 U.S. credits / 12 ECTS
3 elective courses = total 9 U.S. credits / 18 ECTS (Additional fee of $950)
If you are going to take a Spanish Language class, you may enroll in one of the following:
Spanish language for 3 U.S. credits = total 3 U.S. credits / 6 ECTS
Spanish language for 3 U.S. credits + 1 elective = total 6 U.S. credits / 12 ECTS
Spanish language for 3 U.S. credits + 2 electives = total 9 U.S. credits / 18 ECTS (Additional fee of $950)
SUMMER SPANISH LANGUAGE COURSES (3 u.s. semester credits / 6 ects)
It is optional to take Spanish Language. Language levels listed below (A1, A2, etc.) are from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Beginner through Intermediate levels are offered during the UAB Summer session.
Students who enroll in a Spanish language class will take a placement test online shortly before departure. The placement test will determine which Spanish level you are placed in.
Beginner Level
Spanish Language, Level A1
Elementary Level
Spanish Language, Level A2
Low Intermediate Level
Spanish Language, Level B1.1
Intermediate Level
Spanish Language, Level B1.2
SUMMER ELECTIVE COURSES (3 u.s. semester credits / 6 ects)
Elective courses are taught in English and have no prerequisites, unless noted otherwise next to the course title. All elective courses are Upper Division.
COURSE OFFERINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
ONCE AGAIN, ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE 2 ALTERNATE COURSES APPROVED BY THEIR HOME INSTITUTION, IN ADDITION TO YOUR TOP CHOICES. UAB WILL NOT PROCESS YOUR REGISTRATION IF THIS REQUIREMENT IS NOT MET.
Digital Photography You must bring your own digital camera. Acceptable cameras with manual settings include: DSLR camera, Bridge camera, or Mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. Simple point and shoot cameras, video cameras, Go Pro or mobile phones are not acceptable. Each student must bring their own camera; students will not be permitted to share cameras.
Managerial Skills for International Business (tentative)
UNIVERSITAT POMPEU FABRA (UPF)
Application Deadlines: See this page
Language Eligibility: Open to all Spanish levels. Courses are available in English & Spanish. Students who wish to take courses in Spanish must have completed at least 4 semesters of college Spanish before attending UPF (having reached at least High Intermediate level). A placement test may be administered on site in order to confirm your Spanish level.
Additional Eligibility Requirements: Minimum GPA 3.0. Must be currently enrolled full-time at a U.S. or Canadian university or college. Must have completed at least 2 semesters (30 semester credits) before applying, not including semesters in progress. For complete requirements, please see the Eligibility section on this page.
Possible U.S. Credits: 4-6 U.S. semester credits (8-12 ECTS). ECTS = European Credit Transfer System. 2 ECTS = 1 U.S. semester credit. Students will take 2 courses. Classes may be taken with American students, Spanish students, and other international students.
Final Transcript: Issued by Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF).
All students MUST have 4 COURSES approved by their home institution. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts.
LOCATION
Classes at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) are held at the UPF Ciutadella campus in the Barcelona city center, located near the Olympic Village and Ciutadella Park – very close to the beach. ASA program housing is conveniently located to the university. It takes most students only 15-25 minutes to get to school by subway.
COURSE OFFERINGS
Students will take 2 courses from the list below. Maximum credit load: 12 ECTS (6 U.S. semester credits). Students must be enrolled in classes for the full 4-week duration of the academic program.
Courses are available in English and Spanish. In order to take courses in Spanish, it is recommended that students have completed at least 4 semesters of college Spanish and have reached High Intermediate level. A placement test may be administered on site in order to confirm your Spanish level.
LIMITED SEATS PER COURSE. Students MUST have 4 COURSES approved by their home institution - 2 from each time slot. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts. COURSE OFFERINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
4-WEEK courses (3 U.S. SEMESTER CREDITS / 6 ECTS EACH)
Monday through Thursday for the full 4-week program duration.
Analyzing Discourse to Understand Human Beings: Political Discourse, Gender, and Health taught in Spanish
Meets 10am-1pm
Topics: Communications, Humanities, Languages
Barcelona on Stage: Documentary Workshop taught in English
Meets 10am-1pm
Topics: Communications, Film, Arts
Culture and Business: Spain’s Top Brands taught in English
Meets 10am-1pm
Topics: Communication, Advertising, Business
Critical Approaches to Artificial Intelligence and Network Society taught in English
Meets 10am-1pm
Topics: Communications, Technology
The European Union and Spain in the Global World: Policies to Transform Societies in the Context of the 2030 Agenda taught in English
Meets 2pm-5pm
Topics: Political Science
Filming from the Margins: Gender, Class Equality, and Minority Groups in Contemporary Catalan Cinema taught in English
Meets 2pm-5pm
Topics: Film, Communications, Gender Studies
Modern Statistical Computing taught in English
Meets 2pm-5pm
Topics: Economics, Business, Statistics
Shifting Grounds in the Middle East and North Africa: Understanding International Relations and Foreign Policy in the Region taught in English
Meets 2pm-5pm
Topics: Political Science
Society and Politics in Contemporary Spain taught in English
Meets 10am-1pm
Topics: Political Science, History, Humanities
Spanish Cinema: Anthology of Contemporary Audiovisual Stories taught in Spanish
Meets 2pm-5pm
Topics: Film, History, Communications
2-WEEK COURSES (2 U.S. SEMESTER CREDITS / 4 ECTS EACH)
Monday through Friday for the first 2 weeks of the session
Artificial Intelligence, Digital Markets, and Consumers taught in English
Meets 2pm-5pm
Topics: Technology, Business
Conversational Spanish taught in Spanish
Meets 10am-1pm
Topics: Spanish Language
The Family of Tomorrow: Navigating Diversity, Inclusion, and Gender Identity
Meets 2pm-5pm
Topics: Gender Studies, Humanities
Global Justice and Sustainable Development taught in Spanish
Meets 10am-1pm
Topics: Humanities, Law
Iconographies of the 21st Century taught in Spanish
Meets 2pm-5pm
Topics: Art, Communication, Literature
Monday through Friday for the last 2 weeks of the session
Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, and Society taught in English
Meets 2pm-5pm
Topics: Technology, Arts
Art and the Law: How Aesthetic Concepts Shape Legal Disputes about Arts taught in English
Meets 10am-1pm
Topics: Law, Arts
Development, Environment, and Social Justice taught in English
Meets 2pm-5pm
Topics: Political Science, Social Justice
Social Movements and Rights Achievements taught in Spanish
Meets 10am-1pm
Topics: Political Science, Humanities, Social Justice
ESADE BUSINESS SCHOOL
Application Deadlines: See this page
This institution is AACSB accredited
Language Eligibility: Open to all levels of Spanish. All courses except Spanish Language are taught in English.
Additional Eligibility Requirements: Minimum GPA 2.75. Must be currently enrolled full-time at a U.S. or Canadian university or college. Must have completed at least 2 semesters before applying, not including semesters in progress. For complete requirements, please see the Eligibility section on this page.
Possible U.S. Credits: Approximately 5-6 semester credits (10 ECTS, 2 courses) per 4-week session. Approximately 10-12 semester credits (20 ECTS, 4 courses) per 8-week session. ECTS = European Credit Transfer System. 2 ECTS = 1 U.S. semester credit. Classes are taken with American students, international students, and Spanish students.
Final Transcript: Issued by ESADE Business School.
LOCATION
Classes at ESADE Business School are held Monday through Friday at ESADE’s Creapolis Campus, located in Sant Cugat town, which is about 30 minutes away from Barcelona city center by metro (subway). ASA program housing is conveniently located near the metro, and it takes most students about 40 minutes to get to school by subway.
WHAT MAKES ESADE SPECIAL?
The ESADE Business School is a private university, founded in 1958. ESADE is the first Spanish university to be awarded AACSB accreditation as well as EQUIS and AMBA. ESADE courses are primarily project based, making for an interactive and engaging learning environment. Classes include company visits and meetings with corporate and social leaders. Past classes have visited companies such as HP, Nissan, Mango, Desigual, and others.
COURSE OFFERINGS
Courses are taught in English, except for Spanish Language.
Students MUST have DOUBLE the number of courses approved by their home institution than they actually plan to take. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in course availability. ESADE will not process your registration if this requirement is not met. Please note that Spanish Language counts as just one course selection. Ex: Beginner Spanish Language and Elementary Spanish Language are not 2 different selections because your level placement will be determined by a placement test.
COURSE OFFERINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
session i: MAY - JUNE
Choose 2 core courses:
International Business 5 ECTS / approx. 3 U.S. semester credits
Entrepreneurship and Innovation 5 ECTS / approx. 3 U.S. semester credits
Technology for Social Innovation 5 ECTS / approx. 3 U.S. semester credits
session iI: JUNE - JULY
Choose 1 core course:
International Business 5 ECTS / approx. 3 U.S. semester credits
Entrepreneurship and Innovation 5 ECTS / approx. 3 U.S. semester credits
Technology for Rapid Prototyping 5 ECTS / approx. 3 U.S. semester credits
Choose 1 elective from the 1st fortnight block:
Financial Analysis for Non-Profits 2.5 ECTS / approx. 1.5 U.S. semester credits
Innovation through Design Thinking 2.5 ECTS / approx. 1.5 U.S. semester credits
Rhetoric for Persuasion and Public Speaking 2.5 ECTS / approx. 1.5 U.S. semester credits
Sports Management 2.5 ECTS / approx. 1.5 U.S. semester credits
Spanish Language and Culture (You can only enroll in this course if you also take Spanish Language & Culture during the 2nd fortnight. Combined, the full 4 weeks of this course are worth 3 ECTS / approx. 1.5 U.S. semester credits)
Choose 1 elective from the 2nd fortnight block:
Barcelona & Spain - Global Environmental Challenges 2.5 ECTS / approx. 1.5 U.S. semester credits
Digital Disruption 2.5 ECTS / approx. 1.5 U.S. semester credits
E-Commerce and Digital Marketing 2.5 ECTS / approx. 1.5 U.S. semester credits
Negotiation, Communication, and Conflict Management 2.5 ECTS / approx. 1.5 U.S. semester credits
Spanish Language and Culture (You can only enroll in this course if you also take Spanish Language & Culture during the first 2 weeks. Combined, the full 4 weeks of this course are worth 3 ECTS / approx. 1.5 U.S. semester credits)