Business, Design & Innovation

Barcelona, Spain
Business, Design & Innovation

About the Program

Harness your entrepreneurial spirit in a city that is home to numerous start-up companies, is identified as the main tech city in southern Europe, and ranks among the top 10 European cities for digital entrepreneurship – Barcelona. Through curriculum at CEA CAPA, you will gain many of the skills and concepts needed to become a successful entrepreneur – design thinking, business planning, financial planning, negotiation, marketing, leadership, ethics and more. More importantly, CEA CAPA courses provide you with hands-on opportunities to interact with and learn from the local business community, particularly those leading local and global start-ups. If you’re feeling extra motivated, you can add a professional internship with an entrepreneurial-focused placement. Courses are taught in English, but Spanish language courses are available for every level of ability.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Barcelona

Dates:

early Jan 2026 - late Apr 2026

Price:

$21,695

Credits:

12 - 15

Deadlines

Apply By:

10/15/25

Withdraw By:

11/15/25

Requirements

Transcript - Official
Complete Application
Internship Assessment Form
$95 Online Application Fee
Program Participation Agreement
CV/Resume
Statement of Interest

Eligibility

Minimum GPA:

2.75

Education
Completed:

At time of application, must have completed at least 1 year of full-time undergraduate coursework at a higher education institution.

Other:

Students enrolled in an institution in Canada or Mexico are eligible if the home institution accepts a US transcript and credits.

Foreign Language
Proficiency:

English-speaking placements are available.

Other:

By start of program, must be at least 18 years of age.

Other:

At time of application, must be either currently enrolled as a degree-seeking undergraduate student or have graduated in the last 6 months with an undergraduate degree from an accredited US higher education institution.

Course Prerequisites:

Some courses may have prerequisites.

Other:

Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing at your home institution.

Get a Flight Credit worth up to $500 when you apply with code* by November 17, 2024

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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Counseling Services
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12-15

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Enroll in 1 CEA CAPA core course focused on language or cultural studies, 2-3 CEA CAPA courses and 1-2 UVic-UCC courses. You can also opt for an internship with an entrepreneurship-focused placement (see below for further details regarding the internship).

Courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits per semester. Courses meet twice per week, Monday-Thursday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays. Overall, you may earn a total of 12-16 credits (up to 240 contact hours).


Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses and take an online language placement exam. 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.

If you selected the internship option, you will take the Global Internship Course alongside your internship placement. This professional development course is designed to accompany your placement so you can make the most of your internship abroad. You will learn how to understand and articulate the value of your internship through the lens of NACE Career Readiness Competencies that employers crave, which will help you stand out to future employers and graduate schools. You will also engage in live cultural discussions that will enhance your global perspective and intercultural awareness between your program location and the U.S. The course comprises of reading, writing, and verbal assignments, including building an e-portfolio, completing mock interviews, developing your online professional presence, giving a final presentation, conducting industry field research work, and more. You can also take advantage of additional CEA CAPA mentoring and career preparation workshops to complement what you learn in the course.

Internship Placement Duration and Hours:
You will intern at your host organization for a total of 12 weeks, not including any agreed upon break-week periods. Throughout your program, you will work 20 hours per week (240 hours total) and will likely intern during standard business hours Mondays-Fridays. Your placement may include in-person, remote, and hybrid work depending on the needs of your host organization.

Internship Credit
You will receive academic credit for your internship abroad via the Global Internship Course and your performance at your internship placement. You can enroll in the course for 3 or 6 credits based on your unique needs and preferences. Whether you enroll in 3 or 6 credits, you will complete 20 hours per week (240 hours total) at your internship placement. The differentiation in the number of credits you choose will come from the amount of coursework and contact hours in the Global Internship Course. Unlike the 3-credit course, for the 6-credit course you will complete an additional robust industry field research project. 

  • 3 credits: minimum 240 placement hours (20 hours per week) + Global Internship Course (1.5 hours every other week in class)
  • 6 credits: minimum 240 placement hours (20 hours per week) + Global Internship Course (1.5 hours every week in class)

You will choose the number of credits you would like to enroll in for the Global Internship Course during the Internship Placement Process. 

NACE-Certified Career Coaching & Internship Placement Process
Once you’ve submitted your application and required documents for your internship program, your career development adventure will begin! You will be assigned your very own NACE-Certified Career Coach, who will work with you one-on-one throughout pre-departure to guide you through the steps and deadlines of our Internship Placement Process. Your Coach will be your main point of contact for your internship prior to your departure. They will be happy to answer any questions you might have, and will also provide you with personalized career coaching, as needed, so you are set up for success for your internship abroad.

In addition to working with your Career Coach, during the Internship Placement Process you will engage with your In-Country International Internship Coordinator in your location and your potential host site supervisor. Your International Internship Coordinator will draw from your application materials to source and match you with a personalized internship placement that best aligns with your unique experience, skills, career interests, and goals for your internship abroad. Please also note, your host site supervisor will retain the final decision on the finalization of your placement, so it’s important to approach your interview with your host site supervisor with maturity, adaptability, curiosity, and commitment to both your career interests and the host organization.

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*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
Global Internship Course 400 En 45 6
Global Internship Course 400 En 22 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
Spanish Art in the Digital Age 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Catalan Language & Culture * 100 Ot 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Comparative Economic Systems * 300 En 45 3
Intermediate Macroeconomics * 300 En 45 3
Money & Banking 300 En 45 3
Principles of Macroeconomics 200 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Teaching English Abroad: From Theory to Classroom Practice * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Introduction to Global Climate Change 300 En 45 3
Natural Resource Management: Conflict & Cooperation * 300 En 45 3
Sport & Sustainability * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Spain as Seen Through Its Movies: 1980s to Today * 300 En 45 3
The Documentary Experience 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Business Finance 300 En 45 3
Entrepreneurial Finance 300 En 45 3
Financial Statement Analysis * 300 En 45 3
International Finance 300 En 45 3
Investments 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Sexual Identities in Modern Spain 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Natural Resource Management: Conflict & Cooperation * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Organizational Behavior - An Evidence Based Approach * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Basic Operations Management * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Brand Barcelona: Marketing the Global City * 300 En 45 3
Consumer Behavior 300 En 45 3
Digital Marketing 300 En 45 3
International Marketing * 300 En 45 3
Principles of Marketing 300 En 45 3
Sport Marketing 300 En 45 3
The Business of Social Media 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
World Religions * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Studio Barcelona: The Artist's Perspective 200 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Transportation & Logistics Management 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Digital Business * 300 En 45 3
International Economy: Emerging Markets & Global Business 300 En 45 3
Leadership, Business and Society * 300 En 45 3
Marketing and Fashion * 300 En 45 3
Start-up creation * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Design Thinking * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Financial Risk Management 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Global Advertising and Public Relations Management 300 En 45 3
Retail Management 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Brand Design * 300 En 45 3
Global Marketing 300 En 45 3
Luxury Marketing 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Psychology of Communication and Publicity 300 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

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