International Business in Spain

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Barcelona is a key spot for Southern European economy and industrial activity. Due to its history as an industrial city and its privileged location and size, Barcelona is home to a third of the country’s exports and imports, which makes it a perfect setting to study international business. This program offers a unique opportunity to learn about European economy and macroeconomy through visits to multinational companies, classes with the home university faculty as well as local faculty, all complemented by different activities to learn about the host culture and history.

Duration

5 weeks

Fields

Economy, International Business, Finances

Destinations

Barcelona (Spain)

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International Airfare

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Health Insurance

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Tour Guides

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Excursions

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Meals

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Itinerary Overview

Week 1

Barcelona

Welcome reception and orientation

Welcome meal and gathering with local students

Guest lecture: Intro to Spanish language and culture

La Sagrada Familia

ESA exclusive Introduction to Spanish culture seminar

Classes start

Week 2

Barcelona

Guest lecture: History, politics and economy of Catalan Independence 

Catalonian Parliament

Firm visit 1: Brewery. A team member will show you the factory and talk about the industry. Tasting at the end

Week 3

Barcelona

Firm visit 2: Cava (Catalan sparkling wine) cellar. Business focus guided tour to learn and tasting at the end

Montjuic castle and mountain walking tour

Firm visit 3: Car factory’s logistic center and production chain

Week 4

Barcelona

Firm visit 4: Port Authority. Lecture from its educational department and boat tour of the industrial port

ESA exclusive Global Competency workshop

Casa Batllo and Casa Mila

Week 5

Barcelona

Day trip: Montserrat

Farewell dinner at the beach

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