Global Business Consulting

Barcelona, Spain
Global Business Consulting

About the Program

Consulting Project Focus Area: Digital Health

The Business Consulting program with associated experiential learning equips you to work as a practitioner in a real-world organization. In Barcelona, you’ll delve into the innovative field of Digital Health, where technology meets healthcare. Collaborating with your team, you’ll address challenges facing digital health enterprises, such as market entry strategies, technology integration, and patient engagement. This experience provides a hands-on approach to understanding how digital tools and platforms are transforming healthcare, giving you the opportunity to apply business, financial, and marketing strategies in a fast-growing industry.

The Business Consulting project with a focus on Digital Health allows you to gain practical experience in an emerging field that is set to revolutionize global healthcare. You’ll develop the skills necessary to contribute to innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes and business performance in the digital health sector.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Barcelona

Dates:

9/4/24 - 12/21/24

Price:

$20,895

Credits:

12 - 15

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

6/14/24

Requirements

$95 Online Application Fee
Program Participation Agreement
Transcript - Unofficial
Complete Application

Eligibility

Minimum
GPA:

2.5

Education
Completed:

1 year as a registered college student by the time of application

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Course Prerequisites:

Some courses may have prerequisites.

Get a Flight Credit worth up to $1,000 when you apply with code* by January 1, 2025

Where You'll Study

CEA CAPA Barcelona Center

The CEA CAPA Barcelona Center provides an interdisciplinary liberal arts education in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. Courses are offered in both Spanish and English and give you the opportunity to ...

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12-15

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

The required Business Consulting course is comprised of both an academic course and a locally based business consulting project that will require you to meet with clients and conduct group work outside of class. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about your assigned company through in-person or virtual meetings and by visiting their facilities/operations, conducting market research, creating relationships, ideating proposals and solutions, all of which will culminate in a consulting proposal.

In addition to your 3-credit business consulting course and project, you will choose 1 CEA CAPA Core course and 2-3 additional CEA CAPA course to take from the catalog of course options available to you. This provides you with the opportunity to gain professional experience while also making progress toward your degree requirements and engaging in classes that afford a richer cultural experience.  

Courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. Elective courses meet 2 times per week, Monday-Thursday.  Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays. Overall, students may earn 12-15 credits.

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses and take an online language placement exam (if enrolling in a language course). You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. If you choose to take a Spanish language or elective course, to ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home university pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for Spain. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The following courses have been confirmed for this term. Please note, the host institution reserves the right to cancel or change courses without prior notification.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Business Consulting 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Cross-Cultural Management * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Catalan Language & Culture * 100 Ot 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Communication & Global Competence 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Spain as Seen Through Its Movies: 1980s to Today * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Cultural History of Spain: From Dictatorship to the Digital Era * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Contemporary Spain: History, Politics & Society * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Intercultural Interactions: Psychological Perspectives * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Service Learning: Society, Inequality & Social Exclusion * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Advanced Spanish 300 Sp 45 3
Beginning Spanish I 100 Sp 45 3
Beginning Spanish II 100 Sp 45 3
Cultural Visions through Spanish Cinema * 300 Sp 45 3
Intermediate Spanish I 200 Sp 45 3
Intermediate Spanish II 200 Sp 45 3
Spanish Civilization & Culture * 300 Sp 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Financial Statement Analysis * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Architecture & Painting in Barcelona * 400 En 45 3
Public Art in the Global City 300 En 45 3
Spanish Art 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Catalan Language & Culture * 100 Ot 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Communication & Global Competence 300 En 45 3
Social Media: Digital Identity & the Virtual Community * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Comparative Economic Systems * 300 En 45 3
Intermediate Macroeconomics * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Introduction to Global Climate Change 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Spain as Seen Through Its Movies: 1980s to Today * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Financial Statement Analysis * 300 En 45 3
International Finance 300 En 45 3
Investments 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Cultural History of Spain: From Dictatorship to the Digital Era * 300 En 45 3
The Making of the Mediterranean World * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Basic Operations Management * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Digital Marketing 300 En 45 3
International Marketing * 300 En 45 3
Sport Marketing 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Media & Politics in Western Europe: Spain * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Photography in Barcelona 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Abnormal Psychology 300 En 45 3
Health Psychology * 300 En 45 3
Intercultural Interactions: Psychological Perspectives * 300 En 45 3
Social Psychology 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
World Religions * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Service Learning: Society, Inequality & Social Exclusion * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Advanced Spanish 300 Sp 45 3
Beginning Spanish I 100 Sp 45 3
Beginning Spanish II 100 Sp 45 3
Cultural Visions through Spanish Cinema * 300 Sp 45 3
Intermediate Spanish I 200 Sp 45 3
Intermediate Spanish II 200 Sp 45 3
Spanish Civilization & Culture * 300 Sp 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Studio Barcelona: The Artist's Perspective 200 En 45 3

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Barcelona. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Language Exchanges
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Career & Re-entry Workshop
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
September 04
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Josep Tarradellas airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.

September 05 - 06
Orientation

Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held.

September 09
Classes Begin

Classes begin at CEA CAPA on this day.

December 19
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at CEA CAPA.

December 19
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at CEA CAPA.

December 21
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$20,895
$20,895
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$475
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$500
$1,500
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$365
$365
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$91
$238
Meals

Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$3,479
$6,003
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$2,058
$2,818
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$2,058
$3,871
TOTAL EXPENSES $29,446 $36,165