Business in Barcelona - Summer
Joint Study Center Program with the Learning Abroad CenterProgram Dates:
Summer 2026:
Application opens: August 8, 2025
Application deadline: February 1, 2026*
Arrive in Barcelona: June 10, 2026**
Depart Barcelona: July 26, 2026**
*applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
**Dates are subject to change. Students should NOT book flights until instructed to by CGI.
Offered in partnership with the Learning Abroad Center, this program gives you the opportunity to enroll in business and non-business courses while living in Barcelona.
Program Details
Live and study in the international city of Barcelona. Begin the day with a papaya smoothie in Barcelona’s biggest food market, La Boqueria. Climb to the top of Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia. Delight in Gaudí's art. Relax in a beautiful city park. Cheer on FC Barcelona among 100,000 screaming fútbol fans. Gaze into the glistening Mediterranean Sea. Get ready to live like a barcelonés.
The Business in Barcelona program offers courses that deepen your understanding of Spanish and Catalan culture. A mixture of business and non-business courses are available. See the "Academics & Credits" section below for more details.
Students will be placed in residencia-style accommodations for the duration of the program. Students will have a single bedroom with a private bathroom. All participants will have access to a shared living space and shared furnished kitchen. Amenities include a gym, roof-top pool, and 24/7 front-desk security and assistance. The residencia is located within walking distance of the CET Study Center.
The cost of housing is included in the program fee, including utility costs and bed linens (excludes bath towels).
- BCLA 1001: Beginning Spanish 1 - 4 UMN credits
- BCLA 1002: Beginning Spanish 2 - 4 UMN credits
- BCLA 1003: Intermediate Spanish 1 - 4 UMN credits
- BCLA 1004: Intermediate Spanish 2 - 4 UMN credits
- BCLA 3019: International Marketing - 3 UMN credits (syllabus)
- fulfills liberal education requirement: global perspectives
- fulfills IB foundations elective and Marketing foundations elective
- BCLA 3022W: Narrating Barcelona: Local Stories, Global Perspectives - 3 UMN credits (syllabus)
- fulfills liberal education requirements: arts/humanities core, global perspectives, and writing intensive
- BCLA 3023: Social Media in Business - 3 UMN credits (syllabus)
- equivalent to MKTG 4076 and fulfills IB depth elective
- BCLA 3024: Spanish and Catalan Culture and Language - 3 UMN Credits (syllabus)
- fulfills liberal education requirements: historical perspectives core and global perspectives
- fulfills IB depth elective
- BCLA 4623W: International Finance - 3 UMN credits (syllabus)
- fulfills liberal education requirements: global perspectives and writing intensive
- equivalent to FINA 4622 and fulfills IB foundations elective
The Business in Barcelona program is offered in partnership with CET Academic Programs. Students participating in this program attend classes at the CET Study Center, located in the heart of Barcelona. This program offers courses in a wide variety of course topics, complemented by tours in and around the city. Classes are taught in English by Spanish and international faculty, and are designed specifically for US students. Fellow classmates will be other students on the program.
CET staff provide housing, classrooms, study areas, an orientation, excursions, Metro de Barcelona passes, and social and cultural events.
Summer 2026 Courses:
Participants enroll in two courses total for the summer. Students should not take courses abroad that they have already taken a direct equivalent to at the UMN-TC campus.
Internships are not available on this program during the summer term. Students interested in participating in an internship in Barcelona should consider the semester term.
- No Spanish language required
Recommended 3.0 minimum GPA
Students with a GPA below 3.0 will provide supplemental materials for further review
Sophomore, junior, or senior status
Students must meet prerequisites for the courses they want to take. Students should plan closely with their academic advisers prior to participating in a semester or summer abroad program to best prepare for remaining major(s) and graduation requirements.
Students must have a valid passport in order to participate in this program. US citizens do not need a visa to stay in Spain for less than 90 days. If you are a non-US citizen, please check with our local consulate about visa requirements.
Students must use their UMN email address when creating their application account. Students applying for the Business in Barcelona summer program should select "Business in Barcelona - Study Center"
Students will be charged a $50 application fee. Applications will be reviewed and students will be informed of their status within two weeks of completing their application.
Minnesota Carlson students interested in this program must apply through the Business in Barcelona program. They may not apply through the Learning Abroad Center’s Study & Intern in Barcelona program.
Financial Aid:
Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad. Please visit our Financial Aid webpage for more information. Business in Barcelona students also have access to the Bridging Loan, which is a no-interest/no-fees loan that funds the upfront program deposit and flight costs.
Scholarships:
Students on this program may apply for Carlson Global Institute scholarships, as well as scholarships the Learning Abroad Center.
CET, our onsite logistics partner in Barcelona, also offers scholarships. More information about CET scholarships can be found here.
Cost
Carlson Students on this program are billed through their University of Minnesota student account by the Learning Abroad Center.
Cancellation Policy: Participants on this program are held to the Learning Abroad Center cancellation policy, as outlined under "Learning Abroad Center and Affiliate Programs 30 days or more in length" here.