| Type of Program: | Intensive Course Abroad |
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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.
Participants will also engage in shared experiences with the parallel program in Florence, Italy. They will be connecting virtually in a global classroom type setting, as well as a joint lecture session. The final research project will be comprised of students from both projects, presenting topics from both countries related to program content, as a part of Drexel’s Annual Week of Undergraduate Excellence.
As program runs parallel to the Florence, Italy ICA, students can only complete an application for one of the two programs. If one program fills, please indicate to the instructor if you would like to be considered for the other program.
Priority for this given to LeBow students, although all students are welcome to apply.
Note: Due to popularity of this program, applications opened after Nov 6 may not receive an interview (a required part of the application). All applicants are encourged to schedule an interview with Professor D'Angelo by November 6.
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
Arrival Date: March 21
Departure Date: March 27
Students will need to depart the USA on March 20 to arrive on March 21.
Students may extend their travel independently before or after program dates.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1
Arrival and Lodging Check-in
Orientation and Introduction
Welcome Reception
Day 2
Site Visit 1 – Presentation, Tour, and Discussion (Catalonia region and its economic impact)
Lunch on Own
Site Visit 2 – Presentation, Case Study, and Discussion (Marketing communications trends)
Debriefing Session
Day 3
Immersion Activity with City Tour (Barcelona)
Lunch on Own
Dual City Lecture and Connections
Optional Event – Sagrada Familia and Montjuic
Day 4
Full Day Excursion (Girona)
Lunch on Own
Debriefing Session
Day 5
Site Visit 3 – Presentation, Tour, and Discussion (Entrepreneurship, efficiency, and impact)
Lunch on Own
Site Visit 4 – Service-Learning Activity
Debriefing Session
Day 6
Scavenger Hunt Activity
Lunch on Own
Site Visit 5 – Presentation, Tour, and Discussion (How technology is changing mobility)
Dual City Connections
Farewell Group Dinner
Day 7 W
Check-out and Departure
Due 11//15/2023 - $500 Advance Payment
Due 1/15/2024 - $1,295 Final Payment
*All payments are non-refundable unless declined admission or program cancels for unforeseen reasons.
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Not Included in Program Fee:
| Term | Year | App Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
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| Spring | 2024 | 11/15/2023 | 11/29/2023 | 03/21/2024 | 03/27/2024 |
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