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  • Locations: Barcelona, Spain
  • Program Terms: Winter
  • Restrictions: Drexel applicants only
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
Fact Sheet:
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Click here for a definition of this term Class Eligibility: Freshman, Junior, Pre-Junior, Senior, Sophomore Type of Program: Intensive Course Abroad
Program Description:
Program Overview | Academics | Program Calendar | Program Fee | More Information

Winter Break in Spain:
Culture, Commerce, and Citizenship


BarcaICA


Program Overview

This is a 4-credit course (facilitated as a faculty-led short-term program abroad, known at Drexel University as an ICA) in which students will explore commerce, culture and citizenship from a global, professional, and personal perspective. It will highlight the historical context and tradition of Catalonia, Spain (Barcelona and the surrounding area), look at the economic and organizational environment, as well the importance of citizenship for a community’s success.  Students will draw on leadership styles, team roles, and prior experiences as they study and discuss ideas with faculty, peers, and guests, in conjunction with on-site activities including visits to various centers and companies, guided tours of various aspects of the country’s culture and history, case studies and professional advisory challenges, and service-learning activities. They will reflect on learning; apply new ideas to current academic, professional and personal activities, and set goals for continuing to engage globally.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to or have had experience to:

  • Explore cultural dimensions in global settings and the impact of building relationships
  • Reflect upon their personal background and environment for cultural identity
  • Apply various leadership styles in varying situations
  • Discuss decision making ideas from history and in the current global environment
  • Relate content to the information discussed at various thought centers or in sessions with leaders in varying organizations, and make connections for personal growth and development
  • Connect a volunteer activity applied to leadership development and growth in the local community
  • Apply learnings in problem solving activities through hands on case work and advisory with a local organization
  • Understand and appreciate the overall beauty of the country, its sites, food, drink, and general culture in the context of global awareness

Priority for this program will be given to qualified student athletes.

 

Academics

Course Requirements
Prior to departure, students will be required to complete various activities which may include viewing films, attending an introduction lecture and meeting, and completing online assignments. While abroad,  Post return, students will be required to complete a reflective assignment and/or online.

Credit/Registration
Students will be registered for BUSN 350 for 4 credits as a part of their winter 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. 

Pre-requisite: All undergraduate majors are welcome to apply for this program, including incoming freshmen, transfer students, online, international and athlete students. Previous participants also welcome to apply - readings and assignments will be selected for those who have prior experience to allow for advanced learnings.

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


2025 Program Calendar

Arrival Date: Dec 12, 2025
Departure Date: Dec 19, 2025
* Students will need to depart on December 11 to arrive on December 12. Students may extend their travel independently before or after program dates.

Tentative Itinerary
Breakfast Daily at Hotel; Other Group Meals Indicated
The site visits will be adjusted pending availability and confirmation.
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Day 1
Arrival and Check-in
Immersion Activity with Barcelona City Tour (a first look at tourism, infrastructure, history and culture)
Orientation and Introduction with Welcome Reception

Day 2
Sagrada Familia (the background, economic overview and community impact)
Lunch with Seek and Find Activity (continuing exploration of commerce, culture and citizenship in Catalonia)
Debriefing Session 1 with Advisory Project Kick-off

Day 3
Full Day Excursion with Visits (Girona)
Advisory Project Preparation

Day 4
Site Visit 1 – Presentation, Case Study and Discussion (the Catalonia region and its overall economic impact) Barcelona Activa
Site Visit 2 – Presentation, Tour and Discussion (building strong teams in organizations and communities)
Barcelona Sport Academy

Day 5
Site Visit 3 – Presentation, Case Study and Discussion (growth and adaptation in organizational leadership)
DiR Gyms
Site Visit 4 – Presentation and Discussion with Advisory Project Presentations (creative and critical thinking)
Octagon

Day 6
Site Visit 5 – Presentation, Discussion and Service-learning (an NGO’s model for local community impact)
Enriquez Arte
Group Lunch
Debriefing Session 2

Day 7
Half Day Excursion with Visit (Monserrat)
Farewell Lunch
Site Visit 6 – Presentation, Tour, and Discussion (entrepreneurship, efficiency, sustainability, and trade)
Chocolates Simón Coll - the art of chocolate making with a business perspective

Day 8 W         
Check-out and Departure

Program Fee - $ 2150

Due Sept 30, 2025 - $500 Advance Payment + $25 application fee
Due Nov 1, 2025 $1650 Final Payment
*All payments are non-refundable unless declined admission or program cancels for unforeseen reasons.

Included in Program Fee:

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 7 breakfasts
  • 3 group meals
  • Tours and excursions
  • Entrance fees 

Not Included in Program Fee:

  • Round trip airfare and airport transfers on arrival and departure day
  • ​Passport
  • Some lunches and dinners
  • Visa fee (if applicable)
  • Spending money

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.


More Information

  • US citizens are not required to obtain a visa for entry in Spain. Other nationalities should verify visa requirement on the Hungarian and Austrian embassy website.
  • A suggested flight itinerary will be provided. Students are responsible for booking their own flight.
  • Note: Alcohol is not permitted on any program activites. 



Grading Scale:             A+ >98, A 94-97, A- 90-93, B+ 87-89, B 84-86, B- 80-83, C+ 77-79, C 74-76, C- 70-73, D+ 66-69, D 60-65, F <60

 



Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

This program is currently not accepting applications.