| Click here for a definition of this term Class Eligibility: | Freshman, Junior, Pre-Junior, Senior, Sophomore | Type of Program: | Intensive Course Abroad |
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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:
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
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.
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
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:
Not Included in Program Fee:
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.
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