Spring Break in Spain:
Business Developement and Exploration
 

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Program Overview

This one-week program will explore the history, business environment and culture in Spain, centered in Barcelona as the second largest city and largest port in the Mediterranean.  Working with local organizations, students will participate in specialized lectures and sessions, interact with local professionals, and apply on the ground learnings at various site visits.  Topics may include international trade and exchange, small business and entrepreneurship, technology and innovation, education, and the economy and infrastructure. There will also be opportunities for service learning or advisory projects. Students have daily reflective briefings as well as consider personal career connections and goals.  Post-program, there will be a research-based project focused on a specific topic that will be shared with the university community.
 
Priority for this given to LeBow students, although all students are welcome to apply. 

 

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Academics

Credit/Registration
Students will be registered for BUSN 350 for 4 credits as a part of their spring term. Students must leave space for these 4 credits in their credit load, or will otherwise be billed for exceeding the 20 credit term maximum.

Instructor: This program will be led by Dana D'Angelo (danad@drexel.edu), Clinical Professor in LeBow College of Business

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Program Calendar

Arrival Date: March 20
Departure Date: March 26
Students will need to depart the USA on March 19 to arrive on March 20. 
Students may extend their travel independently before or after program dates.

Itinerary Overview
Day 1

Arrival and Lodging Check-in
Immersion Activity with City Tour (Barcelona)                               
Orientation and Introduction
Advisory Project Kick-off
Welcome Reception
 
Day 2
Site Visit 1 – Presentation, Tour, and Discussion (the Catalonia region and its economic impact)
Lunch on Own
Site Visit 2 – Presentation, Case Study, and Discussion (the pharmaceutical industry impacts)
 
Day 3
Sagrada Familia
Lunch on Own
Advisory Project Research and Preparation
 
Day 4
Full Day Excursion (Girona)
Lunch on Own
 
Day 5
Site Visit 3 – Presentation, Case Study and Discussion (Marketing Communications Trends)
Site Visit 4 – Presentation, Tour, and Discussion (Entrepreneurship, Efficiency, and Impact - Tasting)
 
Day 6
Advisory Project Finalization
Lunch on Own
Site Visit 5
Farewell Group Dinner
 
Day 7 W         
Check-out and Departure

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Program Fee - $ 1,795

Due 11//15/2024 - $500 Advance Payment
Due 1/15/2025 - $1,295 Final Payment
*All payments are non-refundable unless declined admission or program cancels for unforeseen reasons.

Included in Program Fee:

• Accommodation
• Welcome Reception and ​​Farewell Dinner
• City tour of Barcelona
• All site visits and activities
• Full-day excursions around Barcelona
• Public transporttion tickets
• Entrance fees 
• ​Travel insurance 

Not Included in Program Fee:

• Round trip airfare ($100)
• Remaining meals ($300)
• Passport ($165)
• Visa* (if applicable)
• Spending money /optional activities ($100)
• Airport transfers

ICA Financial Aid: Students may request an Adjusted Cost of Attendance by submitting the ICA program fee and estimated out of pocket expenses listed above to Drexel Central (via askdrexel). Doing so could make students’ eligible for additional financial aid.  Students may also be eligible to apply for Drexel's ICA Scholarships.

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More Information

• Visa: US Citizens are not required to have a visa for this program. Other nationalities should check visa requirements on the Spanish Embassy website.
• A recommended flight itinerary will be provided. Students are responsible for booking their own airfare.